As the 1960s wore on, the competition between Chevrolet and Ford continued to grow. The Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were comparable cars in size, comfort, and performance. Ford advertised that its LTD (a gussied-up 500) was quieter… more»
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Baked Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Buying a classic car can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” exercise. Finding a vehicle from a dry location minimizes the chances of rust issues, but the harsh UV rays in those areas often exact a high toll on… more»
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Ford’s Big Gamble: 1959 Edsel Ranger Barn Find
Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»
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1-Of-1 Award Winner? 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s corporate response to the successful Plymouth Road Runner. Introduced into the already-started 1968 model year, it was intended to be a more budget-minded muscle car in the vein of the “Bird”, but it never… more»
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Estate Sale 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
With the new year looming, many of us are formulating our resolutions for the coming year. With all of the insanity surrounding us, perhaps an additional emphasis on hobbies is needed to help mitigate the madness and help us… more»
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9C1 Police Package: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
I fantasize about driving an ex-law enforcement vehicle, just to shake up the 99.9% of people who are texting while driving, usually clogging the left lane so they don’t have anyone looking at them through the driver’s window. The… more»
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Rebuilt 283 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Some classics tick many of the right boxes that draw the attention of potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor. It has a genuine 76,000… more»
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How Cars Used to Be! 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury
For most of the 1980s, the Plymouth Gran Fury (and its badge-equivalent, the Dodge Diplomat) was often seen in police or taxi garb. That’s because they were reasonably sized cars that were inexpensive to buy and still available with… more»
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Rebuilt V8, Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. Not to be outdone, Chevrolet rolled out a similar product in 1959, the El Camino. After two years, Chevy took a breather but brought the… more»
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Restored Black Widow Tribute: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (including Chevrolet) banned factory-sponsored after a nasty crash in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans left 80 people (including spectators) dead. To get around the ban, a former race engineer started a… more»
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Classic V8! 1963 Rambler 660
You know, I can recall a time when American Motor’s cars such as this 1963 Rambler Classic were subtly scorned. It was a time when the BIG Detroit Three sucked all of the air (and gasoline) out of the… more»
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W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds
Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»
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Update: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice with Original Paint
UPDATE 12/27/2023: If you are like me, you’ll find the prospect of post-Christmas sales boring. Many of the so-called bargains really aren’t, and some people become almost obsessed with the prospect of saving a buck on something they simply… more»
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Fine Fintail: 1964 Mercedes 220SE Coupe
In the mid-1950s, Mercedes began working on a replacement for its bread-and-butter Ponton cars. After several years of development, particularly focussed on safety thanks to engineer Béla Barényi, the W111 chassis emerged. The first cars were saloons, introduced in… more»
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Catalina Grand Prix? 1967 Pontiac Hardtop
Well, well, what do we have here? The listing tells us that we’re looking at a 1967 Pontiac Catalina but that face, with its concealed headlights, says otherwise as it projects a Grand Prix vibe. Mixed up maybe, but… more»
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Incredibly Original: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
It is hard to explain the seventies to anyone who wasn’t there to live through that quirky time in American history. How can you rationalize the fact that Americans purchased avocado green and poppy red major appliances by choice? … more»
