Chevrolet introduced the Impala Super Sport as strictly a performance car in 1961. They sold just 453 copies. The next year, they changed gears and focused the SS on style, and made them available with any powerplant Chevy offered…. more»
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1 of 1,029: 1986 Buick Century Gran Sport
The Gran Sport moniker has appeared on a variety of performance cars marketed by Buick. While most often associated with the mid-size Skylarks and Regals, the GS materialized again as a low-production, one-year option on the 1986 Century. Only… more»
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All In The Family: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Here is an oft-told and unfortunate tale. A car stays in the family but its caretaker passes and a remaining family member is tasked with moving it along. And so is the case with this 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo…. more»
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Hot Rod Material? 1940s Willys, 1947 Panel Truck, 1951 Ford F-1
Here’s an interesting post, here on craigslist: two Willys – a 1940 and a 1941; one 1947 panel truck; and a 1951 Ford F-1 pickup looking for new homes. This is about as terse an ad as I’ve ever… more»
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Beautiful Family Cruiser: 1941 Chevrolet
While there are certainly more appealing pre-war sedans (’40 Ford for example), this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe is a really nice specimen. It appears to be nearly flawless and seems to be a great choice for someone who cares… more»
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Bargain Bird: 1963 Studebaker Lark
Studebaker was struggling to survive in the early 1960s – a form of déjà vu all over again. The company had escaped financial ruin only a few years earlier when it merged with Packard. Well-heeled competitors Ford and Chevy… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
It is often said that timing is everything, which was undoubtedly the case with the Studebaker Dictator. When the company introduced the badge in 1927, the name had no negative connotations. By the time they pensioned it off in… more»
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1965 Mercury Montclair Breezeway Z-Code 390 V8
The name for Mercury’s mid-level car in this era is said to be taken from a city close to the company’s new manufacturing plant in Mahwah, NJ. It’s a good thing they didn’t call this car a Yonkers. This… more»
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45k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in the full-size Buick line-up in 1971 and would have a short tenure at just three model years. Sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra, the Centurion was the sporty big Buick. This 1973 example… more»
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Only Backs Up: 1962 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was part of the Chrysler portfolio from 1926 until its demise in 1993. For much of this time, it competed in the shadows of both Cadillac and Lincoln, usually ending up a distant third in sales. This… more»
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Restless Project: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
The Plymouth Duster arrived in 1970 as the sporty, fastback version of the company’s stoic Valiant compact. Offered in a single body style, it would be quite popular through the end of the Valiant run in 1976. The Duster… more»
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Retractable Hard Top 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
This 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner features one of the most complex and greatest feats of engineering that was truly pioneering in 1957…A fully retractable hard top. If you’ve never seen one, they are mesmerizing to watch go up and… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1981 Ford Fairmont
The Fairmont was the successor to the popular Ford Maverick and would be built for six model years (1978-83). Unlike the Maverick which had been Falcon-based, the Fairmont (and the similar Mercury Zephyr) was built on the new Fox… more»
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Looks Like a GTO! 1972 Pontiac LeMans
The Tempest/LeMans was Pontiac’s mid-size entry from 1964 to 1981. Its third generation was built between 1968 and 1972 and may have been the most popular especially since the GTO muscle car was a parallel offering on the LeMans… more»
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Old School Cool: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe
In the pantheon of old Fords, the ’32 coupe and various Model As are always favorites with hot-rodders and collectors. As the ’30s wore on, perhaps the popularity wore off a bit. But, how about a 1936 Deluxe Five-Window… more»
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Re-Restore? 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
I’ve thought many times that I’d like a late 1960s-early 1970s Grand Prix. I’m not certain what a Model J version is, but it sounds cool, like on the 1969 Grand Prix Model J selling here on ebay. Nobody’s… more»
