The Ford Maverick was the company’s second major success story of the 1960s (the Mustang was the first). It was introduced in April 1969, five years to the day after the famous “pony” car. Sales were so brisk that… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Some project builds are more complicated than others, and those with rust requiring attention can prove offputting for potential buyers. However, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be the ideal candidate for an enthusiast harboring those feelings. It is… more»
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Rare Edition: 1969 AMC Rebel Raider
The practice of manufacturers releasing region-specific special edition vehicles was probably at its peak in the late 1960s, and it is a strategy that is rarely seen today. It resulted in some rare and desirable cars and some relatively… more»
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Four-Door Biturbo: 1986 Maserati 425
1986 gave us many things, including the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion and the tragic loss of seven crew members, and let’s not forget mad cow disease. That fateful year also produced a four-door twin-turbo Maserati… more»
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8K-Mile Estate Find: 1988 Chevrolet Nova
I think we’ve only seen one NUMMI-built (a GM/Toyota partnership) Chevrolet “Nova” from this era here on Barn Finds. Yes, Barn Finds. The place where you typically see American muscle cars in various states of repair, including the original… more»
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Oven-Baked Opportunity: 1971 Plymouth Duster
At the end of the 1960s, Plymouth was looking for a way to attract more youthful buyers to its Valiant line of compact cars. The solution was to add a fastback variant to the mix in 1970 with its… more»
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Bicentennial Edition? 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates, running from 1962 to 1979 (and again later as a captive import in the 1980s). The last outing as a rear-wheel drive automobile began in 1975 when it was promoted… more»
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Slightly Needy: 1972 Citroen D Super
Citroen stunned the market when it introduced the DS in 1955. Its predecessor, the Traction Avant, was a groundbreaking vehicle in its own right, but the DS was downright bodacious. Orders for the quirky vehicle broke records. Offered alongside… more»
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Butterfly Doors! Rare 1990 Toyota Sera
The Toyota Sera is an interesting sports coupe because it uses butterfly doors that hinge at the bottom and tilt up and forward. Built from 1990 to 1996, it was never imported into the U.S., so rare sightings like… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1984 Buick Electra Limited
In the second half of the 20th Century, when buyers were looking for big, luxurious automobiles, the Buick Electra had to be at the top of the shopping list. Over multiple generations from 1959 to 1990, the Electra (aka… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Nissan 200SX
Until the mid-1980s, Nissan-built cars were sold in the U.S. as Datsuns. That changed in 1986 when the company decided to use its Japanese brand on North American shores. That meant that cars sold in the U.S. as the… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
One of Chevrolet’s more revered badges is the Monte Carlo SS. It proved successful on the sales charts and the race track, although Chevrolet temporarily retired the SS badge in 1988. It returned with a vengeance in 2000 as… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX
Practicality can see many enthusiasts abandon a project build, which is the case with this 1980 AMC Spirit AMX. It was a father/son build, but with a new baby on the way, the son feels it needs to make… more»
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Shrouded in Black! 1964 Chrysler Newport
If the Men In Black movie franchise had been set in the 1960s, cars like this 1964 Chrysler Newport could have been the agents’ drivers of choice. With its black paint, dog dish hub caps, and unassuming appearance, the… more»
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15K Mile Interceptor! 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
I always wanted one of these! They’re big, tough, simple, and reasonably quick. You can run over all kinds of stuff and you’ll barely notice a bump. Back in 2007, I went to a North Carolina State Police auto… more»
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Chevy’s First FWD: 57k Mile 1981 Chevrolet Citation
The Citation was the successor to the Chevy II/Nova which enjoyed a long run from 1962 to 1979. Under development throughout the 1970s, the Citation was launched in 1980 as Chevy’s first front-wheel-drive product. It gained a sketchy reputation… more»
