The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»
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Attention Getter! 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
Ford’s first all-new cars after World War II were introduced in 1949 and ran for three model years. The top-trim version was called the Custom Deluxe (the latter word being used on a lot of cars in those days)…. more»
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Rust-Free Daily Driver: 1962 Rambler American
While owning an iconic and valuable classic car comes with benefits, there is something to be said for turning your attention to a less desirable car in extraordinary condition. That could be the case with this 1962 Rambler American… more»
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Tri-Power Terrific! 1959 Pontiac Bonneville
If you had to pick an automobile that was most representative of 1959, I guess it would be hard to one-up a Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Of course, lowly Chevrolet would get an honorable mention for its batwing/cat eye… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»
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Only 27,000 Miles! 1968 Plymouth Satellite
How does it happen that a car, when only eight years old and has experienced a scant 27K miles, ends up parked for the next 46 years? I dunno, it’s a head-scratcher but it does happen periodically. And with… more»
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Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»
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One-Owner Running Project: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II (and later as the Nova) would be Chevrolet’s long-running compact car, a part of their rear-wheel-drive portfolio from 1962-79. The third generation (1968-74) would be its most successful sales-wise, including this 2-door sedan from 1971. It’s… more»
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Time Machine? 1972 Chevrolet Vega Survivor
A Vega, really? You bet! Generally one of the General’s bigger mistakes wouldn’t garner a lot of interest but, today’s example is in amazing original condition and has just crossed the half-century mark. That being the case, let’s take… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth perceived there was a market for an upscale mid-size muscle car, so the GTX debuted in 1967. The cars had a standard 440 cubic inch V8 and the marque continued through 1971, after which it became part of… more»
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N-96 Ramcharger: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. The Super Bee followed the Road Runner into the no-frills segment of the mid-size muscle car market in 1968. It was never as popular, perhaps because… more»
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No Reserve AWD: AMC Eagle SX/4 DL
Today, it is common to find manufacturers rolling passenger cars off their production lines with All-Wheel-Drive capabilities. Companies like Subaru and Mitsubishi have made such drivetrains legendary with their respective WRX and Evo models. However, vehicles like the Toyota… more»
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LS3 376 V8 Restomod! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Cutlass S was the sportier version of the Supreme, with more of a fastback look and fewer amenities. The cars were redesigned for 1973 as GM went to a “Colonnade” styling approach to their intermediates (sedans with pillarless… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
The Duster was the fastback version of Plymouth’s Valiant compact, introduced in 1970 to attract more youthful buyers to the nameplate. The car would prove to be a big hit, giving competitors like the Chevy Nova a run for… more»
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Upgraded Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s yet another 1965 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop. I could bore you with statistics about how many were made, by model or trim line, etc. but that’s been covered here many times before. It’s safe to say that the… more»
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Farm Use Vehicle: 1970 Citroën 2CV
The Citroën 2CV is French-built, air-cooled front-engine, front-wheel-drive, small family car. Often referred to as an “umbrella on wheels” due to its interesting shape, it was produced from 1948-90. Due to their low engine displacement, the cars were never… more»
