The LeMans began as an upscale version of the Tempest compact in the early 1960s and later became the primary series as a mid-size. The fourth generation of the car debuted in 1973 as part of the redesign GM… more»
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9k Mile Survivor? 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix debuted in 1962, part personal luxury vehicle and part muscle car. It established a reputation for sporty styling backed up by beefy powertrains. It replaced the Ventura which became an upscale option on the Catalina. This… more»
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Spyder Turbo! 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
When it was introduced in 1960, the Chevy Corvair broke the typical U.S. car mold. It was GM’s first unity car mass-produced within the U.S.; it was the first American postwar car to feature independent suspensions front and back;… more»
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1 of 220: 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
For nine model years scattered from 1968 to 1984, Hurst Performance Corp. partnered with Oldsmobile to produce limited production muscle cars with some unique features. One was the 1972 Hurst/Olds, which was built using the Cutlass Supreme that saw… more»
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Hill-Holder Option! 1961 Studebaker Hawks
The Hawks were a series of “family sports cars” produced by Studebaker-Packard Corp. from 1956 to 64. They were all 2-door/4-seat coupes and hardtops. They were inspired by the 1955 Studebaker Speedster, a special edition based on the President… more»
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Only 55k Miles! 1966 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
The Jetstar was one of several Oldsmobiles to fall under the 88 (or Eight Eight) umbrella of cars built in the 1960s. For 1966, it was the introductory model that suggested a hint of performance as had been the… more»
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3 for 1 Project: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
The Rambler American had its swan song at American Motors in 1969, to be replaced by the revived Hornet nameplate the following year. But the car went out in style with a limited-edition muscle model called the SC/Rambler, a… more»
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Last of the Super Sports! 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long run as a rear-wheel-drive compact car, from 1962 to 1979. The nameplate returned in the 1980s, but as a rebadged Japanese import. The 1976 model year would be the last for the Super… more»
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283 W/4-Speed Tranny! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala Super Sport was introduced as a limited-run performance car in 1961. In 1962, the emphasis shifted from muscle to style and sales skyrocketed. Enough so that the Impala SS became a series of its own beginning in… more»
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Twin H-Power: 1954 Hudson Hornet
When the 1954 Hudson Hornet appeared in showrooms, its appearance was markedly different from its predecessor. The company elected to give the car a “squarer” look, more in line with the previous year’s Jet. Overall sales figures for the… more»
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Cheap French Classic: 1960 Panhard PL 17
French car manufacturers have long been renowned for producing quirky and interesting vehicles. The iconic 2CV instantly springs to mind, but the 1960 Panhard PL 17 is another notable example. Its styling is distinctive and features some pretty advanced… more»
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440 V8 Power! 1972 Dodge Charger SE
The Dodge Charger was introduced in 1966 as a cross between a pony car and a personal luxury automobile on a mid-size platform. It wasn’t much of a sales success until all of Chrysler’s intermediates were redesigned for 1968… more»
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Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
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Rare Air: 1972 AMC Gremlin
Whenever I see a vehicle wearing the AMC badge, I acknowledge a level of respect. That’s not because the company produced some of the most iconic muscle or luxury cars on the planet. The reality is that some of… more»
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Original Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop
I have previously posed the question of whether there is any such thing as automotive perfection, and the subject generally sparks a spirited debate. I may have to repeat the performance with this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop… more»
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Built 409: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan
The “409” badge on this 1963 Bel Air’s front fender tells part of its story but doesn’t reveal the whole truth. Yes, there is a 409ci V8 under the hood, but it is anything but ordinary. Thanks to a… more»
