Quirky compacts were all the rage in the early 1960s. Some were legitimately quirky in several ways, such as the Corvair and Tempest. Others had quirky styling, such as the Valiant and Lancer. Some had mechanical quirks, such as… more»
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Perfect Restoration Candidate? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
The seller of this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II believes his car is in near-perfect shape for a restoration, and also thinks it’s a great candidate for a muscle car project. I’d have to agree that there’s plenty of potential… more»
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Mechanic’s Special: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
General Motors began a “rightsizing” (aka downsizing) campaign in 1977 to field more fuel-efficient automobiles. The full-size models came first, and the mid-size A-bodies the following year. This included the 1978-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, which was a two and… more»
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Original 390: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first muscle car, this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL demonstrated that buyers could order cars with serious performance credentials two years before the first GTO graced showroom floors. That is courtesy… more»
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19k Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Lost in the buzz surrounding Ford’s unbelievably popular Mustang was Chevrolet’s little Corvair, which sold surprisingly well in the face of the Blue Oval onslaught…for a year or so. When the Corvair was restyled as a 1965 model, magazines… more»
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Fully Restored: 1950 DeSoto Custom Coupe
I always find discontinued auto marques an interesting study. In my time on earth, I’ve counted fourteen U.S. brands that are no longer with us, compared to, by my count, only ten domestics that are still with us (eleven… more»
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52K Original Miles: 1996 Ford Taurus GL
The third generation Ford Taurus was a moonshot car if there ever was one. After years of reigning supreme as one of the best-selling mid-sized sedans, Ford decided to overhaul its aging Taurus model and launch a bold new… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1991 Honda CRX Si
When Honda released its earliest models, it boldly stated that it aimed to be as successful in passenger car production as it had been in the motorcycle market. Many people scrutinized its earliest offerings and could barely contain their… more»
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Six-Speed Survivor: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
Vehicles from the 2000s seem far too new to be shown on a site known for old, dusty vehicles. This 2005 Cadillac CTS-V is a solid two decades old now, however, and it just doesn’t seem possible that this… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
One of the problems with automotive history is that it has produced some incredible cars. In fact, there are so many that even picking a favorite decade can be challenging. Enthusiasts preferring the distinctive styling of the 1950s may… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
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True Canadian Find: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Well, we received a lot of interesting comments about this 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic, and for obvious reasons. Today, let’s wind things back three years and review the 1985 variant – and this one has been bestowed with… more»
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Grandma Car: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Post
In 1964, Pontiac promoted the Tempest from compact to mid-size to join other General Motors products in the “new” intermediate market. Ford had started the ball rolling in 1962 by downsizing its Fairlane into a slot between the Falcon… more»
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Original And Complete: 1930 Ford Model A
Purity! That’s why I selected this 1930 Ford Model A to review. Now, purity doesn’t necessarily mean cleanliness; no, I’m thinking more along the lines of “original”, “as intended”, “not messed with”, and that’s what I see in this… more»
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Single Family Project: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. From 1962 to 1979, some 4.7 million copies of the rear-wheel-drive compact rolled off GM assembly lines. And that doesn’t include the clones that Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile fielded in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Plymouth Satellite
In 1965, the Chrysler B-body platform officially became a mid-size car after the full-size Dodges and Plymouths had erroneously been downsized in 1962. Also in ’65, the Satellite joined the roster as an upscale version of the Belvedere. The… more»
