As the story goes, it’s interesting how the full-sized cars of Plymouth and Dodge were downsized in 1962. A Chrysler honcho had overheard that Chevrolet was doing the big shrink, but the conversation was about the upcoming new Chevy… more»
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4-Speed and A/C! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car and took a different path than the domestic competition. Like the German Volkswagen Beetle, the Corvair used a rear-mounted air-cooled engine. This 1964 edition is a Monza 4-door sedan with a 4-speed… more»
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SS Clone Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
This 1971 Chevy Chevelle project was on its way to becoming an SS 454 clone. But an engine and transmission have yet to be sourced, so they will have to be added to the buyer’s to-do list. Chevelle SS… more»
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Preserved Luxury: 1993 Acura Legend
There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»
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Four-Door Fun: 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
Consider the plight of Chevrolet’s Bel Air. For eight model years (’50-’57), it ruled the bowtie’s roost, and then in ’58, it got demoted to second banana. By the time this Bel Air four-door sedan rolled off the assembly… more»
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Pillarless Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The Bel Air was the top-of-the-line trim level for the 1957 Chevrolet, with the Sport Coupe body style eliminating the pillar between the side glass when the windows were rolled down, adding even more great styling to an already… more»
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Still Mostly Swanky: 1995 Cadillac DeVille
With eight generations under its belt, Cadillac’s DeVille nameplate showcases the evolution of American automobile design from the 1950s to 2005. After its first appearance as a trim level, the car mostly occupied a middle niche in the spectrum… more»
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2-Door Conversion: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
At first glance, this 1958 Plymouth looks like a Stephen King “Christine” movie car tribute without the red paint and evil intentions. But as the story goes, this vehicle began life as a Plain Jane Belvedere 4-door sedan and… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its automobile lineup in 1958, going for “bigger is better” and a shuffling of the nameplates. Things were looking up until a deep economic recession put the whammy on new car sales in ’58. And Chrysler’s success… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet built a lot of good-looking automobiles in the 1960s. And they were also some of the industry’s bestsellers. The 1962 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe tops my personal list, an evolution of the styling of the ‘61s, which had… more»
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400 Horsepower! 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Thanks to the 1973 OPEC oil embargo and the resulting shift to smaller cars, Chevy’s venerable Nova had its best sales year in 1974. While a lot of buyers went after six-cylinder gas sippers, 10% of buyers that year… more»
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73k Mile Tri-Five Sedan: 1957 Chevrolet 150
With the iconic status that the tri-five Chevrolet offerings have attained, not much introduction is necessary, other than perhaps pointing out that this one’s an entry-level 150 model. A couple of other choices were also available, including the upscale… more»
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Super Sedan: 1992 BMW M5
If you’ve spent any time following BMW Motorsport vehicles, you’ve likely noticed that there’s a growing appreciation for the cars made before the current era of high-performance vehicles. This is because just like someone who adores old muscle cars,… more»
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Bucket Seat Project: 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
Ford joined Chevrolet and others in the “new” compact car market in 1960. Their product was thoroughly routine in its engineering (in contrast to the air-cooled Chevy Corvair). In the beginning, the Falcon was a pure econobox, but the… more»
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Fix While You Drive! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Ford’s success at launching a compact car in 1960 led them to fill a second void in 1962 – the intermediate. The company rolled out a mini-me version of the Galaxie using the Fairlane name, which had been a… more»
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Slant 6 and Solid: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Although the Duster shared a chassis and other components with the Plymouth Valiant, its sporty styling proved a welcome addition to the brand’s lineup and a favorable entry for the compact market, which was becoming more popular when this… more»
