Although it didn’t look like it on the surface, 1954 was a big year for Ford. The primary reason was an entirely new V8 engine, the Y-Block, which replaced the vaunted “flathead” after decades of production. The second was… more»
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Great Big Cat: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
California locales Catalina and Ventura both feature in the name of this large two-door Pontiac. Catalina is the model, a full-sized Poncho offering. Ventura is the trim package, which fancied up the interior and appeared in exterior “Ventura” emblems…. more»
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Early Hydramatic Equipped! 1941 Oldsmobile 78
When you think about Oldsmobile, other than it being defunct, what comes to mind? I think of OHV V8s (1949), front wheel drive (1966), air bags (1974), and, of course, automatic transmissions via the Hydramatic (1940). GM’s tech leader?… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1998 Buick Century Custom
This 1998 Buick Century Custom may not be everyone’s idea of a classic. However, we shouldn’t dismiss it out of hand. It has been part of the same family since Day One and has led an extremely sheltered existence…. more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that some restorations produce better results than others. The finished product often depends on the owner’s eye for detail, because even small imperfections can stand out like a sore thumb. That… more»
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330/4-Speed: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
California and Arizona. Both are lovely states, and both possess the perfect climate for preserving classic steel. That is where this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass has spent its life. The paint might be baked, and the Olds might be begging… more»
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Well-Optioned Driver: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
Years ago, I stopped on the side of the road in the midst of a soaking rain to look at a 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop for sale. It was white, probably in similar condition to the one pictured… more»
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Latter Day Cream Puff: 1999 Toyota Solara
The Solara was a mid-size, Camry-based coupe and convertible produced from 1999 to 2008. It was designed to appeal to Camry buyers who wanted more of a sporty ride. Having personally owned four Camrys, I suspect the Solaro was… more»
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Imported Sporty Compact: 1972 Capri by Mercury
By 1970, the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar had begun to put on weight. And Ford was a year away from introducing its first subcompact, the Pinto. That perhaps led Mercury to decide to add a sporty compact to… more»
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Second Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet had a bang-up year in 1976, moving over 350K copies of its esteemed Monte Carlo personal luxury coupe (and it may seem as if we’ve reviewed every single one of them!). Well, of course, we haven’t, but owing… more»
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302-Powered 1973 Ford Maverick With Luxury Decor Option
This 1973 Maverick is guilty of mixing its metaphors. First, it’s a coupe with the “Luxury Decor Option,” which included a fancy set of paint-matched wheel covers, a vinyl roof with “halo treatment,” and a more opulent interior. On… more»
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390 V8 Power! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
The 1964 model year was a good one for full-size Fords. The company built upwards of one million Customs, Custom 500s, Galaxie 500s, Country Squires, and the rest. And two-thirds of them were Galaxie 500s, including the seller’s Club… more»
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Post-War Project: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain Fastback
By 1949, most U.S. automakers were rolling out their first all-new cars since before World War II. That included Pontiac, which introduced the Chieftain as its entry-level vehicle alongside the Streamliner (the Torpedo had been retired). Based on the… more»
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One-Year-Only: 1971 Ford Torino 500
Ford designed its mid-size cars in 1970, introducing a sleek, more aerodynamic look that was a departure from the boxy 1968-69 editions. The Torino 500 was a one-year-only offering in 1971, perhaps as a nod to the former Fairlane… more»
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Jive Talkin Project: 1955 Chevrolet Sport Coupe
The 1955 model year brought big changes to Chevrolet. First, the cars were all new and would drive traffic into dealer showrooms, where nearly five million were sold over three years. Second, Chevy introduced its first V8 engine since… more»
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Third Place Finisher: 1968 Plymouth Fury III
Numbers matter! More on that to follow. Commonly reviewed here on this august website are full-size cars from Chevrolet and Ford, but how about the third leg of the stool, Plymouth? Not so much so, and again, a lot… more»
