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»
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Tidy Survivor: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
The Collins Dictionary describes subtle as “not open or direct.” It seems that Ford took one look at this definition and proceeded to hurl their Collins into the nearest trash can when they released a V6 engine that they… more»
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59k Original Miles! 1955 Chevrolet 210
Paperwork, such as old-school, black ballpoint pen handwritten on a piece of white paper might be passé to some folks, but it’s priceless when considering buying a 66-year-old car. And this 1955 Chevy 210 two-door sedan has a slew… more»
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Rare Bird: 1939 Hupmobile Skylark Prototype
While there are cars that are inextricably tied to the last days of a company, there is only one model that I know of that played a role in the end of three. This 1939 Hupmobile Skylark is located… more»
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Corvette Engine? 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe
The Tri Five Chevies continue to be popular 64 years after the last one was built. The ’57 model seems to get more nods from collectors given their more aggressive appearance over the ’55-56 versions. The 2-door Sport Coupe… more»
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Michigan Car Collection Plus House!
While collections of cars offered for sale as a package deal aren’t rare, seldom do you see one that comes with a house. That’s the case here, though we don’t get to see the abode in the photos nor… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
The Model A replaced the Model T which had a hugely successful run of 18 years. Sometimes called the “A-Ford,” It was in production from 1927-32 but had the misfortune of peaking just as the Great Depression started, so… more»
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The Last Of It’s Kind: 1956 Packard Clipper Custom
The proud history of Packard essentially ends here, with cars like the rare 1956 Clipper Custom on offer here on eBay for a $9,100 Buy It Now in Mechanicsville, Maryland. It’s a very tidy car that the fairly modest… more»
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Hurst Shifter Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Supreme was the premium Cutlass offering beginning in 1966 and in production for more than 30 years. By the 1970s, it had become not only the most popular car in the Oldsmobile line-up but the best-selling mid-size car… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Impala 396 V8
The Impala would be Chevrolet’s best-selling car throughout the 1960s, including 777,000 copies in 1969 alone. While a small-block V8 was the most common powerplant, you could order a 396 engine in any full-size Chevy, including the seller’s ’69… more»
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Ponton Project: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190B
Imagine having a model of car that is colloquially referred to as a “ponton” which translates loosely into “a landing barge”. Doesn’t sound too enticing, does it? Nevertheless, that’s the term being bandied about to describe what is essentially… more»
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California Cool? 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Everything in moderation right? Sometimes you wonder if car designers follow that mantra, or perhaps consider it after the fact. Take the 1959 Chevrolet for example – that was an “out there” design. And it was a huge change… more»
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Tri-Power 1957 Oldsmobile 88 Coupe
When you talk about cars from the mid-fifties, no one can deny that the Tri-Five Chevies are often the first to be thought of! However, Chevrolet’s companion make Oldsmobile also had some successful models with elaborate chrome trim, multiple… more»
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Rare But Cheap! 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
This is my third Oldsmobile post in as many days! And no, I’m not an Oldsmobile fan, but hardly a detractor either. If it’s old Detroit iron, I’m there, regardless of the marque. Oldsmobile is a special case because… more»
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Subtle Engine Swap! 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
“Put an LS in it“! Is a frequent refrain when asking an open-ended question regarding an old Chevy with hot-rod aspirations. It’s a thing and has been a thing for some number of years now and it continues to… more»
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Solid Project: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe
While it is often said that racing improves the breed, sometimes on-track success doesn’t translate to sales on the showroom floor. Such was the case with the Hudson Hornet. Despite dominating stock car racing in the first few years… more»
