The Coronet nameplate was a Dodge staple from 1949 to 1959 and again from 1965 to 1976. In its later years, it was a mid-size using Chrysler’s B-body platform that was also employed by the Plymouth Belvedere and Road… more»
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Potent Family Sedan: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus was Ford’s mainstream automobile from 1986 to 2019, with six generations built in stretches. From the middle years of 1989 to 1999, Ford marketers saw the need for a performance sedan, perhaps to compete with imports, so… more»
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1-Of-237: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
Other than those with the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8, the rarest 1969 Dodge Charger is one with a Slant-Six engine. Just 462 of them were built and half of those had a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission like the seller’s… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
Chrysler decided to replace its aging Plymouth Valiant/Dodge Dart duo in 1976 by coming up with a whole new car. The Plymouth Volare/Dodge Aspen pairing was created to fill the void but stumbled at first with a litany of… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice
Subjectively speaking, I would suggest that 1972’s full-size Chevrolet B-body cars were the last of those endowed with an attractive, balanced appearance. While the ’71 and ’72 editions, such as today’s find, a ’72 Caprice coupe, are considerably larger… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the most popular cars to clone as a Super Sport 396 is the 1970 Chevelle. But this Malibu is not and will never be an SS tribute simply because it has too many doors. It’s a basic… more»
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Cyclops Eye Speedometer! 1956 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker would use the Commander nameplate on and off between 1927 and 1964. In the 1950s, it was typically the mid-range model between the entry-level Champion and the decked-out President. This 1956 edition looks to be in outstanding condition… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250C
The 250C variant of the W114 used a six-cylinder engine instead of four-cylinder power as in the W115. This series of automobiles was in production from 1968 to 1976 and would be seen across Europe and also imported to… more»
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22k Mile Survivor? 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet created the Super Sport package for the full-size Impala in 1961, but only sold 453 copies the first year. Beginning in 1962, they de-emphasized performance over style (that included bucket seats) and demand went through the roof. 99,311… more»
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Nova SS Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II
As of 1962, Chevrolet had not one but two offerings in the hot, new compact car market. The first (1960) was the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Two years later, Chevy would go the more traditional route and… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1939 Buick Special
There comes a time in life when many people wonder whether they are too old to use the word “cool.” I probably fall into that category, but I can’t think of a more appropriate way to describe this 1939… more»
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Immaculate Original or Older Restoration? 1937 Plymouth Coupe
We are currently in the period of time where the eighties and nineties era automobile restorations are emerging from long slumbers and being advertised as original. This is most likely not being done as a subterfuge. Rather, a lot… more»
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South Bend’s Last Days: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
The 1964 model year was a turning point for Studebaker Corp. After trying everything they could to stay competitive, sales continued to fall and Studebaker was forced to close its South Bend, Indiana manufacturing plant. That shifted all remaining… more»
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BF Classified: Rare 1949 Kaiser-Frazier Vagabond
Vagabond. Google it and the definition that pops up isn’t the most flattering: a person (tramp; vagrant) who wanders aimlessly from place to place without a home or job. I first heard that word as a kid watching The Three Stooges…. more»
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350 Crate V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS Project
Chevrolet found huge success with their Chevy II/Nova from 1962 to 1979. The car’s most successful sales period was from 1968 to 1974 and that’s the period from which the Super Sport is most often cloned. From all indications,… more»
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Four Door Stylish: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
As you know, the automotive landscape in this great country of ours has changed a lot over the years – and I imagine it will change a lot more going forward. What we know as a typical passenger car… more»
