With the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart soon to be retired, the cars shared a common wheelbase from 1974 through 1976. For the Valiant, that meant an increase of three inches, and we assume the change was made for… more»
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Luxury Survivor? 1983 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave
There’s this phenomenon that occurs in consumerism where the company that holds onto old standards emerges the victor when the sentiment pendulum swings back in their direction. Chrysler, like other domestic manufacturers, was struggling with changing consumer sentiments and… more»
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One-Owner 5-Speed Survivor: 1995 Saturn SL2
I know manual transmissions aren’t for everyone, and newly minted drivers today most likely don’t know how to use a clutch and never will. This beautiful, Aquamarine 1995 Saturn SL2 is posted here on craigslist in Lynnwood, Washington (of… more»
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British Taxi Project: 1966 Austin FX4
When I was a kid, a London taxi was one of the more instantly recognizable classic vehicles. Similar to the double decker bus, you instinctively knew when you were looking at the genuine article courtesy of its black paint… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
In some ways, this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe seemed unusually ready for the decade was to come. It was a new model for 1968, featuring a Caprice-like roofline; additionally, our featured Impala has Ash Gold paint and a… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
We’ve recently seen a few impressive low-mile classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo continues that trend. It looks nice, has the range-topping 350ci V8 under the hood, and has a genuine 36,000… more»
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More Than A Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
In checking to be sure we hadn’t covered this car before, I wasn’t surprised at how many 1957 Chevrolets we’ve seen over the years. After all, Chevy produced 1.5 million of them, including hundreds of thousands of Bel Airs…. more»
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Attention Nova Lovers! 1979 Pontiac Phoenix
The Chevrolet Nova may have been the most cloned car within the General Motors family. Every division of GM except Cadillac would get a variant in the 1970s. At Pontiac, it was the Ventura II, then just Ventura, and… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Buick Skylark
From its transformation into a mid-size car in 1964, the Buick Skylark was the GM division’s top-line intermediate through 1972 (except for the Gran Sport). The styling of the 1968-69 models got a little wild, but was toned down… more»
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Former Show Winner: 1954 Hudson Super Jet
Hudson Motor Car Co. merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors. This merger might not have taken place if it had not been for the lack of success of the 1953-54 Hudson Jet. Development of that car… more»
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34K Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
I know what many of you are thinking—what a shame that this 1965 Chevrolet Malibu is a sedan. That may take the bloom from the rose for some readers, but many prospective car collectors have grown up with nothing… more»
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18K-Mile 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 270HP V8
“The DeVille Concours eloquently speaks the language of the road.” Or so says a 1994 Cadillac brochure. I’m imagining this 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours being an outstanding car for long road trips, combining a whisper-quiet and smooth ride, decent… more»
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Potential Sleeper? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
Though the Belvedere was a full-size car in the 1950s, it moved to the Chrysler B-body platform that would be designated a mid-size in 1965. For the balance of the 1960s, it was a second-tier offering, positioned behind the… more»
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Driving Project: 1968 Ford Fairlane
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is sometimes challenging. Buyers must often balance their skills and desires with their available budget. That makes this 1968 Ford Fairlane worth a close look. It has obvious rust, but the photos support the… more»
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Early EV Project: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica
America’s interest in automobiles powered by something other than combustion engines is not a new thing. It came and went in the 1970s and 1980s as gasoline prices rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. One such… more»
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Slant-Six Sedan Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart 270
Light Blue Poly (according to the data card) is a nice color for this Dart, and if you’re someone who’s into patina, this one has a great look. I can also picture it in perfect condition, and it wouldn’t… more»
