Studebaker employed the Commander name across a variety of products from 1927 until the demise of U.S production in 1964. It was reflective of upscale models and included the Starliner, 2-door hardtop editions. Besides being restored over the past… more»
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454 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959-75, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car lacked the level of trim (exterior and interior) that the Bel Air, Impalas, and (later) Caprice wore. It was named after Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida, following a… more»
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32k Mile Rare Import: 1971 Toyota Crown
In production since 1955, the Crown has been one of Toyota’s topline automobiles. It holds the distinction of being the longest-running nameplate in the Toyota portfolio and was also the first Toyota to be imported into the U.S. when… more»
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440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner was Plymouth’s budget-minded entry in the muscle car arena of the 1960s. The first generation was built from 1968-70 and was a phenom with its cartoon character marketing and “meep meep” horn. This 1970 edition sports… more»
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Starsky and Hutch Replica! 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Between 1975-79, Starsky & Hutch was a popular cop show that featured an over-the-top Ford Gran Torino driven by LA-based detective Mike Starsky, played by Paul Glaser. His cohort, Ken Hutchinson (played by David Soul), usually rode shotgun when… more»
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Race Car Replica: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie “Lightweight”
In the middle of the 1963 model year, Ford introduced a sporty new fastback body style for its successful Galaxie 500 automobiles. Because of Ford growing interest in racing, 200 of those were built as “lightweight” racers meaning some… more»
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It’s A Hemi! 1957 Chrysler 300C
Before there was a Pontiac GTO or a Chevelle SS 396, there was the Chrysler Letter-Series of cars that began in 1955. Much like a New Yorker under the skin, these cars came with the most powerful engines that… more»
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V8 Powered: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
Imagine it is 1971 and you walk on to the Pontiac lot and pass by a Lucerne Blue Trans Am, a Cameo White HO455 GTO and spot a red Ventura II with hub cabs and bench seat. Well that… more»
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Dusty 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Clone
For the past several years, the second generation Chevelle Super Sport has been one of the most often cloned muscle cars. And it’s sometimes hard to distinguish an imposter without a build sheet. The seller of this 1972 Malibu… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner
This 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner is a mystery machine. While the VIN confirms that this is definitely a 1953 model, all of the information I have at hand states that Ford only produced the Skyliner variant within the Crestline… more»
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Joe Dirt Style? 1968 Plymouth GTX 440
The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale mid-size performance car from 1967-71. It arrived a year earlier than the budget-minded Road Runner, which would eventually outsell the GTX by several multiples. A 440 cubic inch V8 and automatic transmission were standard… more»
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Original 352: 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner Hardtop
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of a manufacturer introducing a new model, but its existence has been short-lived. That is the case with Ford’s Galaxie Starliner. Introduced in 1960, the company removed it from… more»
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Carport Find: No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Impala
Until recently, this 1968 Chevrolet Impala had been part of the same family since new. It was passed from mother to daughter and served as a daily driver for many years. However, the daughter reached the point where she… more»
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47k Mile Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Euro
The Lumina was Chevy’s first front-wheel-drive mid-size car, produced over five generations from 1989-13. Its Euro edition had sportier accommodations, a V6 engine, and some suspension upgrades. We’re told this is 1992 Euro is a one-prior owner car whose… more»
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Air Cooled Engine In The Back: 1964 BMW 700
When I first spied this 1964 BMW 700, I thought I was staring at the front of a late ’60s Volkswagen Type III. Where are the famous BMW kidneys? Not needed in this case – more on that later…. more»
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394 V8 Beauty: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
Through most of the 1960s, the Starfire was Oldsmobile’s version of a full-size performance car. It was powered by a factory-tweaked V8 engine and sported leather-trimmed bucket seats with a console and floor shift. This 1964 edition has spent… more»
