In 1965, at least two car companies had “fishy” names: the Plymouth Barracuda, a fairly new pony car, and the Rambler Marlin, a really new personal luxury sporty automobile. The Marlin was based on a 1964 concept car called… more»
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37k Mile Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
In the 1960s, Chevrolet had two compact models, first the Corvair and then the Chevy II. The Corvair was an unorthodox entry by the standards of the day, with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, On the other hand, the Chevy… more»
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Finned Beauty! 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
At first glance, this car looks like the one from the 1983 horror movie, Christine. But that car was a 1958 Fury which was a 2-door hardtop and this is a 1959 Belvedere 2-door sedan. At any rate, it’s… more»
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See-Thru Roof! 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Before there was the Ford retractable hardtop, there were the Ford Crestliner and Mercury Sun Valley hardtops with a see-through roof. It was a 2-year experiment in 1954-55 that was not continued because of the heat the passengers might… more»
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Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»
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Hollywood Hardtop! 1956 Hudson Hornet
We could refer to this car as an H cubed! Most have heard of a Hudson Hornet but a “Hollywood” model designation is a new one on me. Besides the fact that this Hudson is a 1956 model, it… more»
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Three On The Tree? 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Oldsmobile had many bases covered in 1963. From the top drawer Ninety-Eight through to the sporty Starfire coupe, the one constant was Oldsmobile’s mid-luxury stance within the GM hierarchy. And while a Dynamic 88 was not in the same… more»
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1 Of 774: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
The Dodge Spirit was a mid-size car (by today’s standards) that was considered a replacement for the K-Car (aka Aries and the Plymouth Reliant). It was produced between 1989=95 with assemblies in both the U.S. and Mexico. The cars… more»
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383 V8 4-speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth, a lower-priced muscle car with plenty of punch. It was overshadowed in terms of sales compared to its corporate companion and saw only four years of… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe 3-Window Coupe
I always hesitate to describe any classic car as perfect because I possess a single pair of eyes that can occasionally miss the smaller details. Therefore, it will be interesting to gauge reader feedback on this 1932 Ford Model… more»
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Restore or Rod? 1931 Ford Model A
Sitting in this garage is a 1931 Ford Model A that offers its next owner a world of possibilities. It is a complete and original classic that recently emerged from a barn after three decades in isolation. It would… more»
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One Family Roller: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Personal luxury cars were hot property in the late 1960s and Chevrolet got into the mix in 1970 with its Monte Carlo. Part Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix initially, the car would have a long run at GM,… more»
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No Reserve Classic! 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
The DeSoto was a companion brand at Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 1961. During this time, more than two million DeSoto cars and trucks had been made. But sales declined in the late 1950s and it was becoming evident… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1993 Volvo 240 DL
Automotive history will record that Volvo is renowned for two significant traits. Their offerings have always tended to be some of the safest vehicles to ply our roads. The company also has a record of keeping models in production… more»
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Strangely Styled: 1975 AMC Matador
The Matador wore two hats while in service to American Motors in the 1970s. From 1971-73, it was the company’s line of mid-sized cars. And from 1974-78, it was promoted to full-size status with the retirement of the Ambassador…. more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
As the 1960s wore on, full-size cars started to get bigger, creating a void between themselves and the compacts the manufacturers had recently begun offering. So, an intermediate series of cars would soon debut, including the Chevy Chevelle in… more»
