American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»
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Only One In The U.S.? 1941 DeSoto Custom
Last week, I covered this 1950 DeSoto coupe and received many interesting comments. With that thought in mind, today, I thought I’d wind it back a bit and take a look at this 1941 DeSoto S8 Custom. It’s in… more»
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Project With A Parts Car: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
With only 4,356 built, it’s no surprise that the 1957 Golden Hawk is one of the most prized Studebakers among fans of that long-running South Bend concern. But how far gone is too far gone? We’re about to find… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Century Regal
The Regal debuted in 1973 as Buick’s equivalent of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the Pontiac Grand Prix. The first generation was based on GM’s new Colonnade A-body platform and had a formal roofline instead of the fastback of… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
As part of a General Motors-wide 50th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958. It was part of the Bel Air range but was limited to two-door body styles, featuring some unique rear sheet metal. The seller’s version… more»
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“Everything Works!” 1972 Chrysler Newport
“Fuselage” styling makes this 1972 Chrysler Newport a sleek sedan. Elegantly elongated hood and trunk dimensions easily bestow “land yacht” status. Though not a police package car, the San Antonio, Texas classic wears temporarily-installed police lights and badges to… more»
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Cream Puff! 1971 Ford Pinto Half Hatch
Should we give this Pinto a “best condition” award? Showing only 89,000 miles and with one repaint since new, this well-preserved 1971 “half-hatch” is located in Vancouver, Washington. It’s advertised here on craigslist for $8500. While we aren’t given… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL Hardtop
Many Ford fans’ favorite full-size Galaxie of the 1960s is the 1963 model, shown here in 500/XL trim with the standard “Thunderbird-style” roofline. This example was scheduled to be built (according to the data tag) in November 1962, just… more»
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Tidy Shoebox: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Tudor Sedan
This 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Tudor Sedan has been in regular use since its restoration years ago. Naturally, it has accumulated a few minor cosmetic imperfections, but its overall condition guarantees that it can still turn heads. It has… more»
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36k-Mile Garage Find: 1976 Ford Torino
The Torino joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Going into the 1970s, the Torino replaced the Fairlane and continued through 1976. The seller has a 1976 Torino, a year before the Ford LTD II… more»
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Former New York City Hack: 1979 Checker Taxi
In the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to visit a major city and not see a Yellow Cab running around, supplied by Checker Motors Co. For decades, this venerable brand of taxi likely logged millions of miles traversing… more»
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7,200 Miles? 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan
Let’s get the trivia out of the way. The seller of this 1965 Buick Skylark on eBay in Midway, Utah, makes three claims, two of them bold: It was bought new by one of Brigham Young’s grandsons, it has… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
Authentic Motorcars of Redmond, Washington, has just reduced the price to $30,000 for its lovely and tastefully updated 1962 Jaguar 3.8-liter Mark II, listed on Craigslist in Redmond, Washington. If you can cough up that much scratch, this is… more»
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One Owner! 1981 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
Toyota had a rough start in the US market. Its first export was the Toyopet Crown, sold out of its Hollywood, California dealership – its sole location. But the underpowered and overpriced sedan was not ideally suited for the… more»
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Last Pontiac Straight-Eight: 1954 Star Chief Custom Catalina
It was a year of lasts in 1954 at Pontiac Motor Division; it was the last year of the basic 1949-54 bodystyle, although there had been some changes along the way, and it was the last year for Pontiac’s… more»
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Bold Luxury Icon: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
After displaying some of the wildest tail fins in automotive history the previous year, Cadillac toned down the rear portions on the DeVille for 1960, but the shape was still large and opulent enough to let others know that… more»
