As the gas crisis of the 1970s took hold, car makers struggled to maintain performance. Buick’s solution was to reformulate power in an efficient way by using turbochargers. With its reliable 3.8-liter V6 as a base, Buick added a… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Some classics are a triumph of style over substance, but no such criticisms can be leveled at this 1959 Chevrolet Impala. It presents beautifully, but is far more than a pretty face. Lifting the hood reveals its original 348ci… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1960 Ford Galaxie Town Sedan
Simply stunning feels like the right words to describe this 1960 Ford Galaxie Town Sedan. It might feature more doors than some readers would prefer, but its presentation and the optional V8 under the hood more than compensate for… more»
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48k-Mile Project: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was the best-selling car in America. I, too, was taken in by its good looks and bought one in 1983 (it’s one of those cars I wish I… more»
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Big Block Driver: 1965 Dodge Monaco
Just about every one of the major American makes eventually released a special full-size hardtop with bucket seats and a console in the 1960s. Compared to what was arguably the movement’s shining star, the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, however,… more»
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Original Tires: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel drive Chevrolet Monte Carlo debuted in 1981 and ran through an abbreviated 1988 model year. The SS edition returned in 1983 after being off the roster for a dozen turns of… more»
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Chevrolet Caprice Grille? 1986 Pontiac Parisienne
This one is a head-scratcher for me. The seller has this car listed as a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, which it sure looks like in every way other than the grille. Most of us remember that GM offered the Parisienne… more»
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Ambitious Project: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970 with some of the GTO’s features, such as Strato bucket seats. Perhaps Pontiac’s goal was to take some of the heat off the latter car, which had been hit hard by the… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited
I’m a big fan of these early-70s Buicks, as I had a similar version of this car but in Hunter Green. This big Nutmeg-colored 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited only came in a hardtop body style for four-door cars,… more»
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Save the Mets! Buy One, All Or Parts, 1952-1963 Nash Metropolitan
I suppose it starts with a “buy one, get the parts car for free” deal- and voilà! you have two Metropolitans. No big deal, they’re little. Then, because you have a pair, your girlfriend’s uncle’s brother gives you another… more»
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Half-Year Wonder: 1970.5 Ford Falcon
There were two Ford Falcons during the 1970 model year. First, was the wind-down of the original compact at the end of calendar 1969. Second, the 1970.5 Falcon that was a mid-size stripper version of the redesigned Fairlane/Torino. It… more»
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Restored Post: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe
When the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle was redesigned in 1968, the 300 and 300 Deluxe continued as the entry-level models. They were for buyers who had a smaller budget than the Malibu afforded, but we’re only talking a few hundred… more»
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Upgraded 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
Before 1971, the last time Pontiac fielded a compact car was in 1963. The Tempest was upgraded to mid-size status in 1964, leaving a void in the Pontiac lineup compared to Chevrolet. Since Chevy had so much success with… more»
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Performance Package: 1995 Ford Crown Victoria
Ford referred to its special high-performance package as HPP, or Handling and Performance Package. It gave the Crown Victoria some extra zing for those who wanted a bit more performance and better handling, yet still wanted a quiet, luxurious… more»
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One-Owner 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix
Quick question: Which one of General Motors’ personal luxury coupes pulled off its 1978 downsizing most successfully? The Monte Carlo (although I like it) seems to have its share of detractors, as do the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Regal…. more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1968 NSU Ro80
By now, you’ve likely figured out that I enjoy oddball vehicles, especially if they’re German in origin and have four doors. Basically, this all stems from watching Ronin a lot when I was a kid and finding fast sedans… more»
