“Plymouth Horizon. It’s the one that has been consistently winning over so many Americans. Why? Straight ahead value in a contemporary front-wheel drive car.” So says a brochure for the 1986 Plymouth Horizon, a car related to the Dodge… more»
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Easy and Affordable: 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe
When you examine modern passenger cars, their styling has become quite generic. Occasionally, a manufacturer will introduce a new feature, but the financial risks involved are now considered too significant to justify treading a radical styling path. That brings… more»
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BF Auction: 1929 McLaughlin-Buick Model 51
This 1929 McLaughlin-Buick Model 51 presents beautifully following a complete restoration. No aspect of the car escaped the owner’s attention, making it a turnkey proposition for a new owner. It is guaranteed to turn heads and would suit an… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Given that nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were built in 1955-57, quite a few are still out there today. In the middle year, 1956, the 210 2-door sedan was the third most popular model/body style at more… more»
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Dust For Free: Barn Find 1977 Jaguar XJ6C
The XJ series was the pinnacle of Jaguar’s touring models, with a cabin to rival the most luxurious of living rooms. Spacious, and saturated with leather, wool, and wood, these sedans arrived in 1974 to take the place of… more»
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Needs An Engine: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project
My father was a dedicated GM guy, depending on the year and the need, it was either a Chevy or an Oldsmobile. When ’59 rolled around and it was time for a new business car, the batwing BelAir was… more»
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Almost Driver Quality: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
As the 1960s wore on, the competition between Chevrolet and Ford continued to grow. The Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were comparable cars in size, comfort, and performance. Ford advertised that its LTD (a gussied-up 500) was quieter… more»
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Baked Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Buying a classic car can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” exercise. Finding a vehicle from a dry location minimizes the chances of rust issues, but the harsh UV rays in those areas often exact a high toll on… more»
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Ford’s Big Gamble: 1959 Edsel Ranger Barn Find
Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»
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1-Of-1 Award Winner? 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s corporate response to the successful Plymouth Road Runner. Introduced into the already-started 1968 model year, it was intended to be a more budget-minded muscle car in the vein of the “Bird”, but it never… more»
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Estate Sale 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
With the new year looming, many of us are formulating our resolutions for the coming year. With all of the insanity surrounding us, perhaps an additional emphasis on hobbies is needed to help mitigate the madness and help us… more»
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9C1 Police Package: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
I fantasize about driving an ex-law enforcement vehicle, just to shake up the 99.9% of people who are texting while driving, usually clogging the left lane so they don’t have anyone looking at them through the driver’s window. The… more»
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Rebuilt 283 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Some classics tick many of the right boxes that draw the attention of potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor. It has a genuine 76,000… more»
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How Cars Used to Be! 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury
For most of the 1980s, the Plymouth Gran Fury (and its badge-equivalent, the Dodge Diplomat) was often seen in police or taxi garb. That’s because they were reasonably sized cars that were inexpensive to buy and still available with… more»
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Rebuilt V8, Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. Not to be outdone, Chevrolet rolled out a similar product in 1959, the El Camino. After two years, Chevy took a breather but brought the… more»
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Restored Black Widow Tribute: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (including Chevrolet) banned factory-sponsored after a nasty crash in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans left 80 people (including spectators) dead. To get around the ban, a former race engineer started a… more»
