Ford lost the sales game to Chevrolet in 1936, so their automobiles for 1937-38 would be all new. The redesign enabled Ford to reclaim the top spot in ’37, but an economic recession in ’38 would erase all the… more»
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One-Owner 43k Miles: 1988 Merkur Scorpio
Ford thought there would be a market for additional Ford of Europe imports sold through its Mercury division. So, the Merkur Scorpio was offered in 1988 and 1989. As a 4-door German-built luxury sedan, it was a companion to… more»
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Best Coupe Ever? 1975 Jaguar XJ6C
By the mid-1960s, Jaguar was displaying several sedans in its showrooms. It had the 420, the Mark I/II series, the Mark X, and the S. Meanwhile, employers’ relationships with workers in Britain were deteriorating by the day, creating a… more»
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327 V8/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Between 1955 and 1957, Chevrolet sold more than 4.5 million automobiles. This was thanks to the popularity of the new design that would go on to be recognized as the “Tri-Fives”. And the availability of a V8 engine in… more»
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Post-War Compact: 1952 Kaiser Henry J
In the late 1940s, Kaiser-Frazer’s chairman Henry J. Kaiser envisioned there was a market for a small car that could be affordable to anyone (sounds like the Ford Model T concept). So, the Henry J was born, but perhaps… more»
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Olds 455 V8 Power! 1976 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was a derivative of the company’s first subcompact and would be in production from 1975 to 1980. It was similar to the Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, and Oldsmobile Starfire. They were built as economy cars but… more»
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Nova Alternative: 1978 Buick Skylark
When General Motors redesigned its X-body compact platform in 1975, the Skylark nameplate moved over from the intermediate ranks. The X-body is better known as the basis for the Chevy Nova which Pontiac and Oldsmobile also deployed. This example… more»
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Rare Factory A/C! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Today, almost every new car comes with air conditioning as standard equipment. But that was not the case in 1955 as it was usually an option only available to the “rich and famous”. The seller’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1966 AMC Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was the “bread and butter” car of the American Motors lineup in the 1960s. It was their version of the family sedan and it was offered in three trim levels (770 being at the top). In… more»
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Opportunity on Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as a high-end version of the Styleline and Fleetline Chevrolet models. Like the Impala of 1958, it was available only as a 2-door hardtop and (later) convertible. The Bel Air would sit atop… more»
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Clean Canvas: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Project
This 1970 Chevy Nova is portrayed as a former big-block car, which suggests it was once an SS 396, but the engine and transmission are long gone. And the front clip has been replaced by one from a 1969… more»
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Mercury in German! 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
In 1982, Ford introduced the Sierra in Europe as the successor to the Cortina/Taunus product lines. The then-head of European operations thought there would be a market for an Americanized version and spearheaded an effort to bring the XR4Ti… more»
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Recently Revived: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
An enthusiast sometimes struggles to decide what path to follow with a classic project. Often, the desire for originality and the concept of a custom build will cause internal conflict, which could be the case with this 1967 Chevrolet… more»
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50k Mile Warehouse Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles. And, of those cars, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular, representing nearly one-half of all Chevelle production in 1970. This survivor-quality automobile was parked… more»
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Original Interior: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Finding a classic project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately can be challenging, but that is the opportunity provided by this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix. Its presentation is good enough to turn heads, but there are enough tasks to… more»
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Rare Interior Trim? 1961 Chrysler Newport “Highlander”
Special Edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and it would be fair to consider that any car from the early 1900s with a coachbuilt body could fall into that category. However, the practice increased post-war as… more»
