The Packard Six was a series of automobiles built between 1913 and 1947. In 1937, the Series Six Model 115 was introduced with a 237 cubic inch L-head engine to compete against Oldsmobile and DeSoto in a similar size,… more»
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Posh Potential: 1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Project
Buick was an enthusiastic entrant to the Jet Age “fins and fancy” contest of the 1950s and early 1960s. The Skylark, Le Sabre, Invicta, and Electra were worthy candidates. These last three designs were generated by Bill Mitchell, new… more»
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Stalled Restomod: 1947 Ford De Luxe
Before World War II, Ford last reworked its automobiles in 1941. That design was in place in 1942 when all domestic auto production was halted to shift efforts to the war campaign. When output resumed in 1946, the cars… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1932 Ford Deluxe Victoria
This 1932 Ford Deluxe Victoria is a stunning classic that was stored in a warehouse for eight years. The seller acknowledges their collection is too big and has made the difficult decision that the Ford needs a new home…. more»
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Demolition Derby: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the biggest seller in the Chevelle intermediate series of cars sold by Chevrolet. More than 300,000 copies were produced in 1969 alone, comprising 60% of the total inventory. This ’69 Malibu was a fairly… more»
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Lost Its Storage: 1966 Mercury Comet
The Comet was a “me too” car between 1960 and 1978, Mercury’s version of a Ford car. That included the Falcon, Fairlane/Torino, and Maverick over the years. In most cases, the sheet metal differed although the platforms were shared…. more»
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Dusty Bug: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
It is always fascinating when an enthusiast’s entire classic collection hits the market because it often provides insight into their tastes and preferences. This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is one such car, and when you examine it in the context… more»
Success Story: 1970.5 Ford Falcon Sedan
As some of you may recall, I have been helping a close friend sell off his collection of vehicles in northern Georgia, right on the Tennessee line. I haven’t posted in a while as the inventory was changing so… more»
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Breezeway Ventilation: 1964 Mercury Montclair
1963 through 1968 full-size Mercurys could be had with the cool Breezeway back glass that disappeared into the trunk when not in use. But it wasn’t the first time the gimmick had been used, one that would eventually be… more»
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Time Capsule Mopar: 1976 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler was in the big-car game for ages and would especially get hit hard in 1973 with the OPEC oil embargo. Buyers flocked away from full-size cars, looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Since Chrysler didn’t offer any, there were… more»
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Needs TLC: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba
If you watched television in the mid-1970s, chances are you caught Ricardo Montalban hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers”. The Cordoba would be Chrysler’s first foray into the personal luxury segment and was the first… more»
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34k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Enthusiasts fear that the supply of stunning barn and garage finds will eventually dry up. However, this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme seems to suggest that won’t happen soon. The seller discovered it squirreled away in a garage, a spot… more»
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“American-Built Import”: 1975 AMC Gremlin
Because American Motors always had a smaller pocketbook compared to the “Big 3”, the introduction of a new car was often done on a shoestring budget. A case in point is the Gremlin, the company’s first subcompact (although it… more»
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Unrestored Original: 1966 Rover P6 2000SC
Imagine being a young professional in the UK in the early 1960s. As someone who is upwardly mobile and wanting an executive sedan, your choices were relatively limited. There were very few imports from overseas – the Japanese and… more»
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Wisconsin Barn Find: 1923 Ford Model T
Some classic cars make better restoration candidates than others. This is especially true for someone considering a first project. Dismantling and performing a first DIY build on something as complex as a Jaguar XJS may be stretching things. However,… more»
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Anniversary Gold Edition: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the car business, Chevrolet mixed up a batch of Anniversary Gold paint (code 927) and applied it to a limited number of Impala Sport Coupes. Estimates peg the number of Chevies finished that… more»
