When World War II drew to a close, American automotive manufacturers restarted civilian vehicle production with cars that were essentially their pre-war offerings with some minor trim updates. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that new cars started to… more»
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Running Project: Black Plate 1958 Metropolitan
If I were to say that the 1958 Metropolitan was advanced, you would probably fall off your chair laughing and wondering whether I had lost the plot. However, if I said that it was ahead of its time, that’s… more»
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Only 11K Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
I’ll admit it, I’ve owned a bunch of full-size Chevies, models that are technically known as B-Bodies. I’m really not sure why, it probably has something to do with their ubiquitousness – they were everywhere at one time. And,… more»
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Hellcat Swap? 1969 Dodge Charger Project
Dodge’s new Charger got a cool reception in its first two years, 1966-67. As a fastback with lots of glass, it looked like the Rambler Marlin which was out at the same time. When all of Chrysler’s intermediates were… more»
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455 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick Skylark GS
The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»
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396 Big Block! 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevy Impala was in its fourth generation by 1967 and the Super Sport continued to be a strong contributor to its sales volume. Redesigned two years earlier, the Impala set an industry annual sales record of more than… more»
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Blank Custom Canvas: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford would redesign the Thunderbird for the third time in 1964 and had a winner on their hands. Sales increased by 46% over the prior year as the car gained a squarer, formal look for the next three years…. more»
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Rolling Racer: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
The Chevelle debuted in 1964 as Chevrolet’s new mid-size car. The public responded enthusiastically, and more than 370,000 units were produced that first year, including the reborn El Camino pickup. The Super Sport would be a series of its… more»
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Flathead V8 With Patina! 1949 Ford Coupe
The 1949 models were the first new cars offered by Ford since the end of World War II. The 1946-48 versions had been retreads of their pre-war cars. Because of pent-up demand, Ford would build more than 1.1 million… more»
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53k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy Nova was redesigned in 1968 and buyers would respond favorably as production increased by more than 70%. Surprisingly, sales of the Super Sport edition would drop by more than 45%, perhaps because only two engines would be… more»
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Rolling SS Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
The Super Sport option began in 1961 as a performance upgrade on the Chevy Impala. By 1962, they had broadened the appeal of the option, shifting the focus from performance to style, though big engines could still be ordered…. more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The owner of this 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 found the vehicle hidden away in a barn. It isn’t clear how long it had been sitting, but when he dragged it into the light of day, he received a pleasant… more»
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DKW Collection For Sale Includes First F91 Cabriolet!
DKW was one of four companies that formed Auto Union in Germany in 1932 and is an ancestor of the modern-day Audi. Its roots go back to building toy engines and motorcycles before eventually getting into the car business…. more»
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1930 Ford Model A Barn Find
The Ford Model A is perhaps one of the better-known antique cars, replacing the Model T (“Tin Lizzie”) in 1927. This 1930 Model A sedan is an excellent surviving example and is currently up for sale in Conway, Arkansas…. more»
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1968 Ford XL GT 390 With Factory 4-Speed!
As has been with Ford and Chevrolet over the years, they tended to match each other model for model. Case-in-point is the full-size models. When Chevy came out with the Impala, Ford soon followed with the Galaxie 500. When… more»
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One Owner: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe
Platform sharing is nothing new to the automotive industry, and truth be told, it probably dates back to the days of Fred Flintstone. It represents the most cost-effective way for a manufacturer to produce a wide selection of models… more»
