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»
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For Patina Lovers! 1957 Chevrolet 210
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 continue to be sought out nearly 70 years after they were on showroom floors. More than 4.5 million of them were produced, providing us with a decent supply after all these years…. more»
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“Drives Like New”: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
Missing its vinyl top and having had a few front-end parts painted black, this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis looks nice, other than some sun damage from living in Southern California, including some peeling chrome on the bumpers. The seller… more»
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Two Owner Classic: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
If you prioritize a known history when searching for a classic to park in your garage, this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL might be extremely appealing. It is a two-owner classic, and the seller has been its sole custodian… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
One of the challenges for enthusiasts is locating a classic within their budget. While some can afford something exotic or desirable commanding a high price, others must set their sights lower to achieve the ownership dream. This 1965 Chevrolet… more»
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Exner’s Folly: 1961 Plymouth Savoy
The styling of Plymouth’s 1961 full-size automobiles wasn’t well received. Even though designer Virgil Exner had a hit with the “Forward Look” cars of the late 1950s, that glory would not follow the 1960-61 Plymouths. The seller’s one family… more»
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2nd Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
Chevrolet introduced the Chevette in 1976 as the eventual successor to the subcompact Vega. It turned out to be less controversial without the production ills of the other car. But “exciting” was not a term likely to be used… more»
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Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»
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89K Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
It’s been almost three decades since I watched the acclaimed Coen Brothers film Fargo, but that’s still the first thing that came to mind when I opened Barn Finder Lothar…of the Hill People’s tip for this 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight… more»
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Adam-12 Replica: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Who remembers the 1960’s cop TV show, Adam-12? It was a fictional account of two beat officers in Los Angeles, California. Over the course of the series, they drove several Chrysler and AMC products. But in the pilot episode,… more»
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Records From New: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
This Pontiac Bonneville SSE is not what immediately comes to mind when imagining 90s-era performance sedans. And, by most accounts, it wasn’t worth the cost premium compared to what you got with the package. But when stacked up against… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
The late 1950s were the proving ground for U.S.-built compact automobiles that would take traction in the 1960s. Plymouth’s entry was the Valiant, whose first generation was in production from 1960 to 62. The cars had unibody construction, but… more»
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Restore, or Parts? 1937 Graham Supercharged Four-Door Sedan
Graham, along with several of its peers, limped into the latter years of the Great Depression with slender earnings and a tattered balance sheet. Financial distress encouraged creative maneuvers – all in the name of staying alive. Competitors became… more»
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Running Project: 1984 AMC Eagle
The original concept for the Eagle arose not from AMC’s marketing department, but from Roy Lunn, one of the company’s engineers. Lunn thought that some Jeep buyers rarely or never used their vehicles off-road; instead, the Jeep’s 4WD system… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead. The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»
