Of all the mid-size muscle cars to hit the scene in the 1960s, the two most memorable may have been the Pontiac GTO (1964) and Plymouth Road Runner (1968). Based on the B-bodied Belvedere, the Road Runner was the… more»
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25k Mile Survivor? 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most successful automobiles, built from 1962 to 1979. The third generation arrived in 1968 and would be its most popular, especially from a performance perspective (the Nova SS is an often-cloned model)…. more»
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Flying Tailfins! 1960 Plymouth Fury
Chrysler products for 1957-59 set the U.S. auto industry on its ear from a styling perspective. But the refresh of 1960 took the “Forward Look” to somewhat awkward proportions and the result was fewer sales. This 1960 Fury sport… more»
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Salute It Or Drive It? 1928 Studebaker Dictator
Times change and I’m constantly reminded by many that I have to change with them. I get it and don’t resist the concept but sometimes it’s a tough row to hoe. There are other times, though, when the choice… more»
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Four-Door Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
When the mid-size Chevy Chevelle was redesigned in 1978, the company dropped the Chevelle name and shifted the Malibu to represent the entire series. The rework of the car and name brought downsizing to all of General Motors’ intermediate… more»
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Warehouse Dweller: 1937 Dodge D5
We’re going out on a limb here and identifying this 1937 Dodge as a D5 as the seller provides few details and has no paperwork on this warehouse find. It’s been stored indoors for 37 years (1986), which may… more»
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Factory Built Limo: 1995 Volvo 960
Limousines are not typically what we consider collector cars, but it really is only the enthusiast community that would consider a long-wheelbase model like this to be a desirable addition to one’s garage. In fact, most all domestic limousines,… more»
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BMW’s First Post-War V8: 1960 BMW 502
In immediate post-war Germany, BMW didn’t make cars. Instead, Soviet manufacturer Autovelo, located in Soviet-occupied territory, was producing pre-war BMWs to sell into the post-war market. BMW itself was slow-crawling its way back to prosperity, by making household kitchen… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Normale
Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. The first is that many are powered by peppy little engines that punch above their weight. However, it is their propensity to rust that some people find worrying. This 1961 Giulietta… more»
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Cleans Up Well: 1953 Chevrolet BelAir
I have a tendency to lump the ’53 and ’54 Chevy together because they’re similar and so so different from the ’55, the first leg of the iconic Tri-Five stool. And ’53s, like this top-drawer BelAir, get short shrift… more»
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Solid Project Candidate: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When tackling a build involving an American icon, it is hard to go wrong. This is especially true if the classic is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that is rock-solid and features a healthy V8 under the hood. That… more»
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Roof Not Jumped On! 1950 Nash Ambassador
Looking like it has taken a trip to the sandblaster, this 1950 Nash Ambassador is wearing some pretty peculiar patina. It’s especially noteworthy when spread across this Nash’s very distinctive streamlined, Airflyte shape. The seller makes a big deal… more»
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1 of 1,447: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The latter half of the 1970s was a period not known for a lot of memorable U.S. automobiles. Build quality was usually suspect and whatever performance they once had was deterred by tightened emissions controls. And don’t forget that… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe
I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»
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One Owner Moscow Garage Find: 1980 VAZ-2101
For all of its military strength and technological achievements (they were the first country to place a human in orbit), the former Soviet Union suffered one significant shortcoming following World War II; It didn’t possess a viable automotive industry…. more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo/5-Speed
The two hardest things about a Peugeot are remembering how to spell it and remembering the last time that I saw one. I assumed that the French-Italian-American-German-British mashup known as Stellantis would bombard us with those and Citroens, but… more»
