While the Olds Cutlass had been around since 1961 as a compact, its promotion to an intermediate got the sales machine turning. By the 1980s, it became the best-selling car in America. Its third-generation covered the model years 1968-72… more»
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Lead Sled Prospect? 1950 Mercury Coupe
The first postwar Mercury was introduced in 1949 and ran through 1951. They were called the Mercury Eight the first year (as a nod to their flatbed V8 engine), dropping the Eight portion of the name after that. These… more»
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58K Original Miles: Splendid 1932 Pontiac Deluxe 6
Usually when the topic of defunct auto brand Pontiac surfaces, visions of GTOs and Trans Ams dance through one’s head. But Pontiac had a storied past long before its halcyon days of the ’60s and ’70s. It’s time now… more»
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1 of 623: 1950 DeSoto Custom Suburban
The 1950 Desoto Suburban was perfect for transporting the Waltons or the Brady Bunch. It sat nine people, including the driver, on three bench seats. But with a wheelbase of 140 inches and 224 inches in length, it probably… more»
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Post-War Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Custom
During its tenure at Chrysler Corp., the DeSoto was sandwiched between Dodge and Chrysler in terms of styling and amenities. 1949 would reflect the first new design since World War II, but they were detailed in getting to market… more»
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Highly Original! 1928 Buick Opera Coupe
Talk about being boxed in! This storage arrangement gives new meaning to that term. Advertised as an Opera Coupe, this 1928 Buick appears to be what was known as a Series 129, five-passenger coupe by virtue of its back… more»
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Bubble Top 389 V8: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina was a Pontiac staple for more than 30 years, but 1959 would be the first year it would be a series of its own. GM styling was interesting during the 1959-60 model years, with their “bubble top”… more»
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1 of 110: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona R2
Even though Studebaker’s finances were growing thin by the 1960s, they still developed some great cars before ceasing operations in 1966. The Avanti and the Gran Turismo are two examples. Add to this list would be the supercharged Lark… more»
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2 for 1: Pair of Yugo’s
The Yugo was a shortened variant of the Fiat 127 and built by Zastava Automobiles in the former Yugoslavia. With an assist from entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin, the cars found their way to the U.S. during 1985-92 but developed a… more»
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One Family Survivor: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe
The Special was part of the Buick line-up from 1938-96, though not always in consecutive years and the same body sizes. From 1964-69, the automobile was wrapped in a mid-size package and was the entry-level car on the way… more»
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Tri Five Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Between 1953 and 1957, the entry-level and mid-range models of the mainstream Chevrolets were called the 150 and 210, respectively. Those designations were simply the production numbers of the cars (1500, 2100) shortened by one digit as part of… more»
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8k Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The 1972 model year was the most successful for the Chevy Nova in terms of sales (up to then). Nearly 350,000 of them left the factory, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous year, yet the cars looked… more»
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Police Interceptor: 1971 Plymouth Fury
There’s something about a stealth sedan with a law enforcement background and a big V8 that does something to me. The fact that this is a 1971 Plymouth Fury sedan makes it even better. This police package Mopar can… more»
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All-Aluminum Body: 1954 Panhard Dyna Z
Founded in 1887, Panhard was one of the earliest automobile manufacturers. Though not as well-known as other contemporary French car companies, they produced a variety of advanced passenger cars before being purchased, and then absorbed, by Citroen in 1967…. more»
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Big-Block Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
While this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is a stunning car, there will be a small group of readers who should find it particularly attractive. If you are seeking a classic car capable of seating six people in comfort but can… more»
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Commanding Coupe: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
I love this vintage Mercedes! Especially the two-door hardtop body style such as this 1969 280SE. I also don’t know a whole about them but I’ve never let that stop me before so let’s look at this beautiful coupe,… more»
