When Ford lifted the covers on the Mustang for the first time, they found themselves with a sales winner that was beyond their wildest dreams. Ford of Europe longed for a piece of this action but knew that a… more»
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One Owner 440 Powered 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Last week I opined about automobile model names and queried a thought about what do they really mean? That thread continues today with the Jensen Interceptor. When I first heard that combination of brand and model name many years… more»
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Gremlins Begone! 1980 AMC Spirit DL
Just like the Concord was an evolution of the Hornet, so was the Spirit of the Gremlin. Not that the Gremlin was a bad car (it wasn’t), its strange name and looks had run their course. But the Spirit… more»
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Continental Kit: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Almost as soon as they were made, the 1955-57 full-size Chevrolets were destined for greatness. And the leader of that pack was the Bel Air, a name that would populate Chevy brochures for more than 25 years. The seller’s… more»
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The Other German Car: 1957 Borgward Isabella
If you were looking for a project and had your heart set on one of German origin, the typical prospects would be an Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Volkswagen. But if you went down the path less traveled, you could… more»
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Gold Strike? 1973 Plymouth Duster
The Valiant was a steady performer for Plymouth, but it was rather boring in sedan trim. Enter the Duster in 1970, a fastback version that suspiciously looked a lot like Ford’s new Maverick. The Duster proved to be a… more»
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Eternal Optimist? 1968 Saab 96 V4
A classic car will only ever be worth what someone is willing to pay for it. This has seen situations over the years where some nice vehicles have sold for mere pennies, while some pretty dilapidated examples will command… more»
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Rusty Project: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
The Comet had been Mercury’s compact car since 1960 and – prior to 1964 – the S-22 was the performance-minded edition. When ‘64 rolled around, the S-22 was out, and the Cyclone was in for the next eight model… more»
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Classifieds Find: 1987 Honda CR-X Si
Hot hatches can be some of the most satisfying driver’s cars that money can buy. They might not possess the outright performance of a muscle car, but they are an enormous amount of fun when pointed at a piece… more»
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Building Find Surprise: 1933 Pierce-Arrow 836
The series of cars from domestic continuing manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge are the stock-in-trade for Barn Finds. The three companies made some fantastic heavy-duty machinery in years past and readers seem to enjoy reviewing the endless iterations…. more»
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Spotlessly Clean: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk represented an upgrade to the original Hawk design that first appeared in 1956. It was sold between 1962 and 1964, although the last GT Hawk rolled off the South Bend, Indiana, production line in… more»
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18k Miles! 1973 Plymouth Scamp
While the Plymouth Valiant and the Dodge Dart were largely the same car, they didn’t always offer the same models. For example, in 1970 Plymouth had the Duster which was a 2-door fastback, while the Dart was available as… more»
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Patina Galore: 1958 Pontiac Chieftain
The Chieftain was Pontiac’s entry-level car for most of the 1950s, but it certainly wasn’t a bottom-end automobile. The 1958 model would become notable for two reasons: it would be a one-year-only restyle (like its other GM contemporaries) and… more»
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Original Owner: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
For me, it’s always a treat to find a full-size performance-oriented car from the ’60s, like an Impala SS, a Plymouth Sport Fury or a Ford Galaxie 500 XL like this subject car. And it’s especially nice to find… more»
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Clean Californian: 1972 Buick Skylark
A vehicle doesn’t necessarily have to be a fire-breathing monster or ultra-rare to be considered to be a classic. Cars like this 1972 Buick Skylark would undoubtedly qualify. It is a car that possesses style and presence, and its… more»
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Nebraska Auction: Collection of Cars, Trucks & Tractors
There’s this fellow named Richard Schulz. He must have loved cars, trucks, and farm equipment a lot because he managed to assemble a collection of more than 200 of them over the years. All brands and styles, although he… more»
