Last week we covered this 1976 Chevrolet Vega and bandied about possibilities for the way that Chevrolet could have solved the issue of the Vega’s ignominious motor. Well, they were sort of working on it with a concurrent and… more»
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Parked For 40 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we ponder what the backstory could be. This 1957 Bel Air is a perfect example of that phenomenon because these have remained a staple of the… more»
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63k Genuine Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday Coupe
When an owner makes a bold mileage claim for their classic car, I tend to tread carefully. However, when that seller indicates that the claim is documented, that’s a different kettle of fish. That is the case with this… more»
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Love Them Or Hate Them: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Named after the son of Henry Ford, Edsel was a new division under the Ford Motor Company that lasted only 3 years (model years 1958-1960). It is well-known as an unfortunate failure for the Blue Oval, with some critics… more»
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Car Show Candidate? 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The listing for this 1964 Chevrolet Impala proclaims, “The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for car shows“. Huh? Really? When I think of a 1960’s Chevrolet Impala and car shows, this example is not what comes to… more»
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400 V8 Power: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as the performance-oriented replacement for the Ventura. It was a standard Catalina coupe with minimal outside chrome trim and a sportier interior (bucket seats and a center console). In some respects, it… more»
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371 Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Survivor
In 1957 there was really no such thing as a muscle car. That’s what makes this ’57 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop a special vehicle. The original owner ordered it with a rare engine upgrade, making this one of… more»
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Nova Alternative: $3,500 1973 Buick Apollo V8
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to better compete, and buyers weren’t flocking to dealer showrooms for the imported Opels. Enter Buick’s version of the successful Chevy Nova, the Apollo. Other than some trim differences and… more»
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1928 Dodge Victory Six Barn Find
Off the road since 1958, and what appears to be a Victory Six model (it’s not stated), is this 1928 Dodge sedan, built the first year that Dodge was under the control of Chrysler Corporation. It’s a barn find… more»
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Four-Door Fantastic: 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom
When it comes to cars, there are varying definitions of what comprises a “Survivor”. It can be based on exact original condition preservation or a mostly original orientation with perhaps a repaint in the born-with color. It could also… more»
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351 V8 Survivor: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The Torino (named after the Italian city Turin) joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Over time, it would replace the nameplate which had been in the Ford portfolio since the 1950s. In 1972, you… more»
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44k Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission and turbocharged engine. We appreciate Rex sending it to us this week. The car is located in Longmont, Colorado which is just north of Boulder…. more»
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Only 32k Miles? 1968 Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated their mid-size cars to a redesign in 1968, including the Chevy Chevelle, then in its fifth year. This second-generation Malibu looks to be either a minimally used car at just 32,600 miles, or it’s been partially… more»
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First Year Model: 1939 Mercury Eight Sedan
Launching a completely new car brand will be a high-risk venture at the best of times, but doing so as the world was slowly climbing out of the crippling Great Depression was a supreme act of bravery and self-belief…. more»
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Best One Left? 1989 Yugo GV
This 1989 Yugo GV is a sad sight sitting in this workshop. It had been in hibernation for eighteen years before the current owner spotted it. He discovered that once he dug below the surface, this little gem was… more»
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1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440
The Road Runner was developed by Plymouth as the budget-minded version of their upscale GTX performance car. After three successful years, the car was redesigned for 1971 using a more rounded “fuselage” look that was in sync with current… more»
