Dodge began the 1960s with a whole new naming logic for its automobiles. Out were the Coronet, Custom, Custom Royal, and Lancer, and in were the Dart, Matador, and Polara. The Matador had a lower level of trim but… more»
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1934 Chevrolet Master Coupe Barn Find
In the early days of the automobile, the horserace between Ford and Chevrolet saw the companies swap sales leads several times. When the Model A was introduced, the scales gently tipped in favor of Ford. But in 1929, Chevrolet… more»
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Stroker Powered Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
In 1972, Chevrolet built about 12,300 copies of the Nova Super Sport which came with an L48 350 that had been detuned a bit to meet growing emissions control requirements. This 1972 Nova may or may not be a… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1978 Plymouth Volaré
“America was ready. So was Volaré. The right car at the right time at the right price!” Who am I to argue with a 1978 Volaré brochure, especially when it paints such a rosy picture of these cars? This… more»
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Straight Eight Power: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan
Earlier in the week I covered this 1958 Packard and opined about the state of affairs that brought what was arguably the finest domestically produced automobile (Ask the man who owns one), to a rather ignoble end. Well, before… more»
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One Owner Project: 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2
It seems almost inevitable that an owner will advertise a car that has sat for decades, making an outrageous mileage claim courtesy of its lack of use. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2 a refreshing change. It… more»
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Extraordinary Finish! 1971 Plymouth Duster
Note this auction link, this Duster is located in Attleboro, Massachusetts (Thx jimmyx) JO I picked this car to review because of its color. Yeah, silly reason I know, it’s code GY8 Gold Metallic but look at that finish’s… more»
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Post Grand National? 1988 Buick Regal
So, it’s time for a little “before and after” analysis, this time comparing the 1988 Buick Regal to its ’87 predecessor. The ’87, as most know, was the platform for the spectacular blacked-out Grand National, a car that was… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
Although the automotive world had begun turning its attention to smaller and more efficient cars as the 1970s unfolded, it was still possible for a buyer to hand over their cash for a vehicle offering impressive interior space and… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
What’s being sold on Craigslist in Minneapolis is “a nice rust-free 1974 Jaguar XJ6L.” The asking price is $9,000 for this 45,000-mile un-restored survivor.
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Your Forever Car? All-Original 1965 Pontiac Catalina
Ah, a large Pontiac from the 1960s. Has there ever been a more glorious thing, especially decked out in teal paint with an interior to match? That’s what you’ll get should you spring for this 1965 Pontiac Catalina. It’s… more»
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Rust-Free 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Sometimes, good enough is more than a person needs. Why bother moving up to a Mercury or Lincoln if all you need is the nicest car offered by Ford? This 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria can be found posted… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan
A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
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Calling All Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
Just when you thought domestic performance, especially in an American passenger car, was dead, Chevrolet cooked up the 9C1 police package for their go-to fourth-generation Caprice. The 9C1 had been around for a while, but starting in ’94, it… more»
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50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»
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This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
