The Lancer was Dodge’s first compact car from 1961 to 1962. And buyers didn’t take to it even though it was a warmed-over Plymouth Valiant, which sold better. A redesign came in 1963, and Dodge repositioned the Dart nameplate,… more»
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Aerocoupe Project: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Yesterday, I covered this 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, or “Bro-ham” as they are often called, and today I’m going to move forward one year and review this 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe – so similar, but oh so… more»
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Big Continental Kit: 1959 Ford Galaxie 500
No one took advantage of the Space Race in the 1950s/1960s like Ford Motor Co. They introduced the Galaxie in 1959 as a subset of the Fairlane, and then it became a series of its own the following year…. more»
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62k Original Miles: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-Door Hardtop
The modern vehicle manufacturing industry is a flawed environment. Companies seem unwilling to push the boundaries with interior trim colors, and emotive model names appear to be almost a thing of the past. I mean, how hard is it… more»
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Chevy Powered: 1963 Jaguar Mark II
Offered here is a 1963 Jaguar Mark II on Craigslist near Portland, Oregon that looks ready to cruise down the road tomorrow, as long as you’re not too much of a stickler for originality. The owner wants $10,999 or… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood Custom
Do any of you have what it takes to drive this car? If so, you’d be guaranteed to have a crowd around it every time you stopped for gas, which would be often. This custom 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood is… more»
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No Grocery Getter! 1957 Chevrolet 150
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets are so prevalent today because so many of them were built back in the day. Between 1955 and 1957, more than 4.5 million Chevies hit the road, whether it was a bare bones 150 sedan or… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1960 Volkswagen Type I
I’m usually on the fence regarding the coverage of a Volkswagen Type I (Beetle). There’s not much more that can be said about the iconic German compact that hasn’t already been said. Regardless, this 1960 example from Monroeville, New… more»
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Driver Quality: 1970 Dodge Coronet 440
Chrysler’s B-bodied cars were a smash with their 1968-70 redesign. Over at Dodge, much of the noise went to the Charger, which took off in sales with its part personal luxury car/part muscle car vibe. But there was another… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1976 AMC Matador
AMC was known for its quirky but lovable styling that adorned many of its offerings, and the Matador was no exception, especially in its 2-door models from the second generation of production. Although the coupes had mostly different sheet… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1963 Mercury Meteor 260
Ford introduced a mid-size car in 1962 and moved the Fairlane nameplate over to represent it. Mercury was included in the decision and offered the Meteor in 1962 and 1963. These cars may have been the catalyst for General… more»
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103-Year-Old Owner! 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
This incredible survivor 1979 Chevrolet Chevette 4-door hatchback, sometimes called a 5-door by folks with more polish than I have, can be found here on craigslist in beautiful Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. That’s the one Canadian province I’ve never… more»
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Original Owner: 2000 Dodge Neon ES
This Flame Red 2000 Dodge Neon ES is still owned by the person who bought it new 26 years ago. That’s a long time to own a vehicle in our modern, get-bored-quickly, throwaway, doom-scrolling society. They have this survivor… more»
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Like New Coupe: 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Here’s one you don’t see every day, a 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in two-door form. And this 42 K-mile example is in like-new condition! It caught my attention because I can’t recall the last time I saw this… more»
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Running Project: 1972 AMC Ambassador SST
The Ambassador began with Nash Motors way back in the day. And became the consolidated American Motors’ top-of-the-line product from 1958 to 1974. During that time, it rode on either mid-size or full-size platforms and was the big brother… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
When a vehicle presents as beautifully as this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, and the seller states that it drives just as nicely, you know that you’re dealing with a car that should provide years of motoring pleasure. The Galaxie… more»
