Like most U.S. automakers, Ford dusted off its pre-World War II designs in 1946 and began satisfying the pent-up demand for automobiles. The first all-new designs arrived in 1949 and were dubbed “Shoebox” Fords for their slab-side styling. Ford… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1972 Ford Maverick
A car doesn’t necessarily have to be ultra-desirable to be interesting. Take this 1972 Ford Maverick as a perfect example. The company launched it as affordable family transport, but you will struggle to find a nice one today. This… more»
Restore or Clone? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The 1969-72 era of the Chevrolet Chevelle is the most popular for Super Sport cloning. That excludes the ’68 from the same generation because the SS 396 was still a separate series with its own VIN. Routine Malibu Sport… more»
All Dressed Up: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX
The AMX was a 2-seat GT-style performance car sold by American Motors between 1968 and 1970. From 1971 to 1974, it was a 4-seat extension of the Javelin pony car. And the name returned in 1979-80 as largely an… more»
Rebuilt Engine and More: 1960 Ford Falcon
With the continued migration to Suburbia, smaller cars came into favor in the late 1950s. Studebaker and American Motors got there first, but Ford made the biggest statement in 1960 by rolling out the Falcon. The unibody small car… more»
Running Project: 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe
Packard Motor Co. redesigned its cars in 1951, dispensing with the “ponton” look of the stodgy automobiles of the past. The 200 was introduced as the entry-level Packard, although there was nothing minimal about a Packard back in the… more»
28k-Mile Survivor? 1963 Chrysler Newport
Have you ever reappraised a car that you didn’t like and realize that you were in the wrong? That’s how I feel about Chrysler’s 1963/4 models today. For much of my life, I thought they were simply weird-looking Mopars,… more»
Disappearing Act! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
In automotive circles, the 1950s are remembered best for the overt use of tailfins. From small to large, it seemed like every new car had them back in the day. But the decade was also known for innovation (or… more»
260/4-Speed: 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
Restomods take many forms, with some wilder than others. This 1962 Ford Falcon Futura can be considered a restomod, but its creator aimed to produce a car that combined comfort with improved performance without becoming uncivilized. I believe they… more»
Affordable Classic: 1973 Plymouth Duster
We’ve probably all met at least one enthusiast who dreams of parking a classic in their driveway, but their budget has made that dream unattainable. If you fall within that category, this 1973 Plymouth Duster might ride to your… more»
289 V8 “3-on-the-Tree”! 1967 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first entry into the compact car market. From its launch in 1960, it was often at the top of the leaderboard for the first half of the decade. Then the Mustang came along and stole… more»
Mark Cross Sedan: 1988 Chrysler New Yorker
We recently featured a Dodge Dynasty LE sedan, noting it was a once-popular car we rarely see these days. Now, we can add its corporate twin to the list: the “Series C” Chrysler New Yorker sedan, an upmarket take… more»
Drive and Fix: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
This 1971 Chevy Nova looks like a fairly basic car for its day. But it has a 350 cubic inch V8, an automatic transmission, and power brakes, at a minimum. And it’s yet to be converted into a Super… more»
















