American vehicle manufacturers had begun to turn their backs on large-capacity V8s as the 1970s progressed, but buyers could still find them on the options list of certain models. Chevrolet continued offering its 400ci powerplant in the Monte Carlo,… more»
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Cheap 1973 Volvo 1800ES Project
The Volvo 1800 and its variants enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961 to 1973. The last new iteration came in 1972 as something of a station wagon with a hatchback (the 1800ES). Total 1800 production was 47,500 vehicles, of… more»
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“Tri-Five” Poncho: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
In the mid-1950s, the Chieftain was akin to the 210 in the Chevy lineup as the Star Chief was more like the Bel Air in terms of trim. All new bodies were introduced in 1955 (along with Chevrolet) and… more»
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Nova Wannabe: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
The Ventura nameplate first appeared as a trim option on the Pontiac Catalina in 1960. But a little over a decade later, the company changed gears and assigned it to a “new” compact, the Ventura II, which was a… more»
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Daily Driver? 1954 Pontiac Chieftain
“Chieftain” is an auto model name, like Super Chief, that likely wouldn’t be used today. But back in 1954, when this Chieftain four-door sedan was built, it was a moniker that represented a stout, quality-built car. The seller tells… more»
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Looking for Offers: 1976 Mercury Capri Mk II
The first two generations of the Mercury Capri (1970-74, 1976-80) were as a captive import, built by Ford of Europe. Its dimensions were reminiscent of the early days of the Ford Mustang with pony car-like proportions. Offered by the… more»
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Single Family 302 V8: 1970 Ford Torino GT
When Ford redesigned its mid-size automobiles in 1968, the Torino was added as the upscale trim version of the Fairlane. They would redo the vehicles again in 1970 with what appeared to be a vast improvement in aerodynamics. Torino… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop
Pity the poor Falcon. A perfectly good car that provided most of the parts to make the Mustang, it has lived in the pony car’s shadow forever. The target market for the first generation Falcon, arriving in 1960, was… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1947 Studebaker Champion 4-Door Sedan
Timing is everything. And when Studebaker unveiled its somewhat radically-restyled 1947 models on April 30, 1946, it became the first new postwar car from a major U.S. automaker. Yes, little old Studebaker beat the mighty Big Three by a… more»
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Charming Bargain: 1964 Ford Falcon Coupe
The ad here on craigslist says “always stored in a garage,” which makes you wonder: How many people have driven past this car, unbeknownst to them, over the years? Mitchell G. is the super sleuth who found us the… more»
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Stylish Four-Door: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Still holding onto the notion that a four-door is a less-desirable car to collect than a similar two-door model? Me, too, but I’m going to have to admit that Mitchell G, tipster on this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, has… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 AMC Gremlin X
When the subcompact car challenge was launched by U.S. automakers in 1970, there were three new contenders: the Chevy Vega, Ford Pinto, and the AMC Gremlin. The first two were all-new cars, while the latter was a rework of… more»
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30 Years Owned: 1991 Volvo 240
One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX V8
The Spirit was AMC’s successor to the quirky subcompact Gremlin, though it used the same platform as its predecessor. It was produced from 1979 through 1983, with an “image” edition called the Spirit AMX in the first two years…. more»
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Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia
Dipping a toe into the waters of classic car ownership for the first time can be daunting. Justifying spending a considerable sum on what is essentially a hobby can be challenging, and many enthusiasts resign themselves to a life… more»
