Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and brought back the V8 engine. The styling and the newly found power boost would enable the GM division to sell more than 4.5 million cars over the next three years. The Bel… more»
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One-Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was something of a cross between the LeMans and the Grand Am and was produced for only one model year. Along the lines of other company products, the car took its name from the racing… more»
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Dual Quad 409! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Giddy-Up, Giddy-Up…naw, that’s way too overused a reference for a 409 CI engine-equipped Impala so I’ll dispense with the Beach Boys imagery and just stick to the subject which is a 1963 (yeah, I know, they were singing about… more»
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29k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the wake of higher fuel prices in the mid-1970s, car manufacturers began to “right-size” (or downsize) their products. In the case of General Motors, it began with its full-size models in 1977 and the intermediates would follow a… more»
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No Reserve: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan
Ford’s Model A is part of the foundation of America’s automobile ecosystem. Sure, it wasn’t the first car ever made, and the Model T sold three times as many copies, and Henry Ford wasn’t so much an inventor as… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte
Nash introduced its First Generation Statesman in 1950 with styling that set it apart from the competition. Its sleek and aerodynamic body made the Airflyte badge seem appropriate in an era when the public’s fascination with aviation was at… more»
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Low-Mile Big Block: 1978 Chrysler Newport 440
It’s no secret that Chrysler Corporation was in financial hot water in the 1970s. And it didn’t help that they were still building huge cars whose demand had slipped after the OPEC oil embargo of 1973. But the end… more»
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Affordable V8 Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet 210 4-Door Sedan
Some enthusiasts will look at a classic car and have clear and unwavering visions of its future. Others will struggle as they ponder whether preservation, restoration or a custom build is the most appropriate path. That is the decision… more»
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Still In The Family: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D
The good with the bad is how I’d label this 1979 Mercedes 240D. The W123 platform cars, of which this 240D is a member, are, subjectively speaking, some of the finest-looking and best-engineered cars produced by M-B. It’s the… more»
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Rare Saloon: 1954 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Mk IIA
In 1901, the first Sunbeam motorcar was manufactured in the midst of a factory that made bicycles, and by 1905, Sunbeam Motor Car Company existed as a standalone business. Models proliferated, spurred by its chief designer’s fondness for racing…. more»
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Spotless Special: 1971 Ford Torino Halo Edition
At one point during the 1960s and 1970s, it seemed that manufacturers were releasing special editions of their existing models every second day to bolster sales. It seemed like overkill, but it was a clever market strategy. One such… more»
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Affordable Big-Block Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
Typically, the words “Chevrolet big-block project” and “affordable” aren’t seen in the same sentence. Even as project candidates, any Chevrolet with the iconic V8 under the hood commands a premium over lesser mortals. However, this 1966 Biscayne could be… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom
We’ve all seen those listings where a seller provides a bare minimum of words describing their vehicle. It leaves potential buyers wanting more and will often cause those people to throw up their hands and consign the classic to… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1965 Pontiac Le Mans
Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need luxury or muscle credentials to make an impact. Often it can be all about the condition and ownership history, which is the case with this 1965 Pontiac Le Mans. It is a two-owner… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
Jaguar’s Sir William Lyons pursued the saloon niche with a vengeance in the 1960s, introducing four models in quick succession. This constellation ranged from the limousine-like Mk X to the aristocratic luxury of the XJ6. The S-type sat between… more»
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Recent Revival: 1949 Plymouth Coupe
If this 1949 Plymouth Coupe proves nothing else, it clearly shows there are excellent classics hiding in sheds across the country. All they need is the right person passionate about returning them to active service. That is the story… more»
