Two muscle cars in the 1960s may have made more noise than the others, the Pontiac GTO in 1964 and the Plymouth Road Runner in 1968. The latter was a budget-minded entry based on the redesigned B-body intermediates offered… more»
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450 HP Project! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Beginning in 1970, the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport was marketed in two versions, the SS 396, and the new SS 454. But the 396 was new in a way, too, as the engine now displaced 402 cubic inches. But… more»
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S-22 V8 Garage Find! 1963 Mercury Comet
The seller of this 1963 Mercury Comet S-22 asks, “How long since you’ve seen one?”. Well, I still haven’t seen one, his included, because it is so shrouded in garage “junque” that I can’t really make it out. Not… more»
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Q-Code 428 V8: 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-Litre
The Ford Galaxie 7-Litre was a one-year-only, stand-alone model for 1966 and was an offshoot of the 500 Series. The 7-Litre was Ford Division’s version of the Mercury S-55, which FoMoCo also introduced that year. While production was not… more»
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43 Years in the Barn: 1951 Buick Roadmaster
As the collectible car hobby slowly shifts away from static displays of expertly restored vehicles and jewelery perfect hot rods towards actually using cars for cruise-ins and tours, finding the right vehicle for these new endeavors is a challenge. … more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
With some classic cars, their backstory or a previous owner can be just as fascinating as the vehicle itself. Take this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix as a prime example. It spent many years in the care of a single… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
Automotive history contains many examples of a manufacturer collaborating with a performance specialist to transform a garden-variety model into something memorable. One obvious example is Chevrolet’s Cosworth Vega, while Ford teamed up with Yamaha for the Taurus SHO. Our… more»
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32k Miles and One Family: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year would be a record one for Chevrolet and its full-size cars. More than 800,000 Impalas would be delivered to buyers, and of those one-fifth were the 4-door Sport Sedan (aka hardtop) like the seller’s car…. more»
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Best Selling Brit: 1968 Ford Cortina GT
Ford is often thought of as the quintessential American automotive brand and with good reason considering the legacy of Henry Ford and the Marques’ origin. But Ford has been a European player too, especially in Great Britain where their… more»
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Fully Restored 4X4: 1985 Fiat Panda
So, you’ve never heard of the Fiat Panda? I hadn’t either until this one came along. It was never imported officially into the U.S., so any of them that found their way here had to be done by individuals…. more»
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Fuel Injected 455: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
The 1968 Galaxie 500 is a relatively heavy beast, but Ford offered potential buyers a selection of engines that gave it excellent performance credentials. This Galaxie started life with the iconic 390ci V8 under the hood, but the seller… more»
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The Other Bubbletop: 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner
Ford’s Starliner was the fastback version of the Galaxie lineup of full-size cars in 1960 and 1961. Some say it was Ford’s response to the “bubbletop” cars offered at about the same time by Chevrolet. They did find some… more»
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First Year Model Find: 1959 Ford Galaxie
This 1959 Galaxie caught my attention for two reasons, one being it’s a first-year example and two, it’s a two-door sedan and not the usually found, and more stylish, two-door hardtop. Beyond that, it appears to be in pretty… more»
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Best in the World? 1962 Chrysler Valiant Signet 200
Ok before we get going here, let’s take a vote: Who likes this styling and who doesn’t? Vote below in the comments section, but I would love to hear more than a “yay” or a “nay”. What’s to like?… more»
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1936 Chevrolet Sedan Project
Chevrolet would produce nearly one million automobiles in 1936, reclaiming the number one sales position for the year. Two major series were offered, the Standard and the Master Deluxe, the latter wearing a four-inch longer wheelbase than its junior… more»
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California Drag Car: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy II/Nova was introduced in 1968 and it was an instant success. Production increased by more than 70% over 1967 and would continue to grow as the car evolved through 1974. The Nova was… more»
