Both Chevrolet and Ford got into the U.S. subcompact car market at the same time, in 1971. The Chevy Vega was well thought out but poorly executed, with persistent engine troubles and premature corrosion. The seller has a pair… more»
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Needs Floors: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project
The Chevrolet Impala became a series of its own in the 1959 lineup. Previously, it had been a coupe and convertible extension of the Bel Air, sporting some special sheet metal in the back half of the vehicle. The… more»
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Cherry Condition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Not counting the era of the “classic” Thunderbird, which in my book encompasses the 1955 to 1966 models, my favorite T-Birds are the Fox Aerobirds. Yes, they were controversial at the time; ex-General Motors chief stylist William Mitchell thought… more»
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77K-Mile 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
This 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency sedan isn’t perfect, as you can see. The bumper filler material has seen better days and is AWOL in areas, and there’s missing door trim on both sides. Those cosmetic glitches can always be… more»
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Solid V8 Driver: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In 2010, Pontiac joined a list of marques that were consigned to the pages of history books. That concept would have been unthinkable when this 1964 LeMans left the line, especially considering that it was in this model year… more»
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One Of Only 900! 1950 Chrysler Windsor Traveler
Beautiful and rare is one way to describe this 1950 Chrysler Windsor “Traveler”. As its name implies, it was a car for those on the move, complete with a commodious roof rack and a fold-down rear seat. Rare? Yes,… more»
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Assembly Required: 1960 Rambler American 4-Door Sedan
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of tearing apart a car for restoration; once you do, there’s no going back. This is why we see so many abandoned projects on the pages of eBay, Marketplace, and craigslist. Whether… more»
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Original Interior and Paint: 1966 Plymouth VIP
Plymouth and Chevrolet were somewhat caught out by Ford’s wildly popular introduction of its 1965 LTD, but it didn’t take them long to catch up. With the introduction of the VIP (at least Chevy didn’t copy Ford by using… more»
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400 V8 Street Rod: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova got its first facelift in five years in 1973, and that was to accommodate bigger bumpers and a new 2-door hatchback body style. It looked much the same in many respects, only bulkier. The seller’s ’73… more»
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Bargain Priced? 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
“Der Hindenburg, Hudson Hornet Redux, Blimpo, Steel Zeppelin,” these are all some of the derisive names that surfaced when Chevrolet introduced its fourth-gen Caprice in 1991. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is a nearly identical 1992 edition that… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated all of its A-body intermediates to a redesign in 1968. Perhaps the best-looking of the lot was the mid-size Chevy Chevelle, which was entering its fifth year. The seller’s ’68 Malibu Sport Coupe is a one-owner… more»
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Right Hand Drive! 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
Now, this is an unusual find! It’s a 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe, four-door sedan, which isn’t particularly unusual or uncommon. It does have two standout traits, however: one being its fine condition and the other being its right-hand drive… more»
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1 of 2,414: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
The 1964 model year brought major changes to Studebaker Corp. In December 1963, the company closed its long-time manufacturing plant in South Bend, Indiana, choosing to consolidate production in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada). They also phased out the Lark name,… more»
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Sport Sedan Project: 1988 BMW 535is
Selling a project when it’s halfway through a major refurbishment is always risky, as it could seriously impact the asking price that likely reflects the work that’s already been done. In the case of this 1988 BMW 535is, one… more»
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4-Door Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question. What was the best-selling U.S. automobile in 1965? If you answered the Chevrolet Impala, you would be correct. At more than one million cars, it beat the hot new Ford Mustang by nearly double (if… more»
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Restored or Original? 1954 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet reworked the styling of its cars in 1953 and simplified the roster in the process. The lineup consisted of the 150, 210, and Bel Air, which would continue with the “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. The 1954 models were largely… more»
