Ford created a mid-size car in 1962 to sandwich between the full-size Galaxie and the compact Falcon. They would give it the Fairlane name which had been a Ford staple since 1955 and would continue through 1970. In 1964,… more»
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1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor
Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»
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Once There Were Many: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
Accounts of people who saw the American buffalo at its height as a species scarcely could come up with the words to describe the sheer numbers of the beasts. Herds would be wider and longer than observers could see. … more»
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America’s Fastest Sedan? 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Dodge had the fastest vehicle from 0-60 made in America in the late-1970s with the Li’l Red Truck and this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T was almost two seconds faster to sixty mph and it had half the engine. Ok,… more»
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Final Year Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen adopted a “steady as she goes” approach with the styling evolution of the Beetle. This philosophy helped the “Herbie” to become the most recognizable vehicle in automotive history. This 1957 Beetle is a case in point, as it… more»
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Parked Since 1990: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 327/4-Speed
The seller took this 1965 Chevrolet Impala as a trade on another vehicle, but it’s a car they don’t want. There is nothing inherently bad about it, and its drivetrain combination means it should offer respectable performance. However, they… more»
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Breezeway Backglass! 1963 Mercury Monterey
In 1963, Mercury added a novel roof line and retractable back window on eight models and body styles. Marketed as the Breezeway, the interesting concept would soon find itself superseded by more orders for factory air conditioning, so the… more»
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One Owner Malibu: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Production of the second generation of the Chevy Chevelle was winding down in 1972. They would be replaced the following year with the new Colonnade styling technique that eliminated true hardtops for safety reasons. This ’72 Malibu is a… more»
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Barn Find 1935 Ford Sedan Deluxe
This 1935 Ford Sedan Deluxe is a true barn find that will run and drive (not worthy of the road yet, but it’s a start). It’s listed for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now price is $6,950 although… more»
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One Owner Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet’s cars would be all new for 1955, including the Bel Air which continued as the automaker’s top-line series. It was called “The Hot One” in General Motors’ advertising, partly because a V8 would be available for the first… more»
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French Icon: 1972 Citroën DS 21
When one thinks of the classic European cars of the Fifties and Sixties, one’s mind naturally gravitates toward the Germans, the British, and (of course) the Italians. Yet it was another country that arguably put forward the most technically… more»
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Sleeper 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88
At first glance, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 (more about the “Super” in a moment) looks like a dilapidated old car. It’s not even cleaned up for the pictures in the ad where it’s for sale here on craigslist…. more»
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Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»
Custom Upholstery: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
There’s something about Tri-Five Chevrolets that grab the public’s imagination. The styling is crisp and sharp, while the company offered some excellent drivetrain options. They have remained a staple of the custom scene for decades, which becomes apparent when… more»
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Rare Hurst Shifter: Studebaker Project
Studebaker made a dizzying array of cars in the 1950s. Hawks, for instance. There was the Sky Hawk, the Silver Hawk, the Power Hawk, the Flight Hawk, the Golden Hawk, and in the 1960s, more Hawks. Here on eBay,… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Choosing to part with a classic car can be difficult. The longer you own that car, the harder the choice becomes. Imagine how the owner of this 1957 Bel Air feels. They purchased the vehicle in 1975 before they’d… more»
