In the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to visit a major city and not see a Yellow Cab running around, supplied by Checker Motors Co. For decades, this venerable brand of taxi likely logged millions of miles traversing… more»
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7,200 Miles? 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan
Let’s get the trivia out of the way. The seller of this 1965 Buick Skylark on eBay in Midway, Utah, makes three claims, two of them bold: It was bought new by one of Brigham Young’s grandsons, it has… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
Authentic Motorcars of Redmond, Washington, has just reduced the price to $30,000 for its lovely and tastefully updated 1962 Jaguar 3.8-liter Mark II, listed on Craigslist in Redmond, Washington. If you can cough up that much scratch, this is… more»
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One Owner! 1981 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
Toyota had a rough start in the US market. Its first export was the Toyopet Crown, sold out of its Hollywood, California dealership – its sole location. But the underpowered and overpriced sedan was not ideally suited for the… more»
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Last Pontiac Straight-Eight: 1954 Star Chief Custom Catalina
It was a year of lasts in 1954 at Pontiac Motor Division; it was the last year of the basic 1949-54 bodystyle, although there had been some changes along the way, and it was the last year for Pontiac’s… more»
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Bold Luxury Icon: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
After displaying some of the wildest tail fins in automotive history the previous year, Cadillac toned down the rear portions on the DeVille for 1960, but the shape was still large and opulent enough to let others know that… more»
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12k Original Kilometers: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL
Although I wouldn’t recommend train tracks as a location for a photo shoot, they do provide a nice Country setting for this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL, which is located in the city of Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada. … more»
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Professional Restoration: 1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner
The glorious 1953 Commander coupe ranks as one of the company’s best designs. Its sleek lines were a sharp departure from earlier Commanders: it lost the humpy bonnet and haunchy fenders of old, and gained a graceful greenhouse. The… more»
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36k Miles! 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme began as a personal luxury car in 1966 as an extension of an existing product. That gave Oldsmobile two offerings in the category, the other being the front-wheel-drive Toronado. The Supreme would go on to be… more»
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Fuel Injected: 1968 Buick Skylark
Some classics are more than just a pretty face. That is undoubtedly true of this 1968 Buick Skylark. Hiding below the sparkling exterior are mechanical upgrades that should unleash additional power and performance. There is scope for minor adjustments… more»
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Just Up From Tennessee: 1962 Mercury Comet S-22
Quirky compacts were all the rage in the early 1960s. Some were legitimately quirky in several ways, such as the Corvair and Tempest. Others had quirky styling, such as the Valiant and Lancer. Some had mechanical quirks, such as… more»
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Perfect Restoration Candidate? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
The seller of this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II believes his car is in near-perfect shape for a restoration, and also thinks it’s a great candidate for a muscle car project. I’d have to agree that there’s plenty of potential… more»
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Mechanic’s Special: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
General Motors began a “rightsizing” (aka downsizing) campaign in 1977 to field more fuel-efficient automobiles. The full-size models came first, and the mid-size A-bodies the following year. This included the 1978-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, which was a two and… more»
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Original 390: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first muscle car, this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL demonstrated that buyers could order cars with serious performance credentials two years before the first GTO graced showroom floors. That is courtesy… more»
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19k Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Lost in the buzz surrounding Ford’s unbelievably popular Mustang was Chevrolet’s little Corvair, which sold surprisingly well in the face of the Blue Oval onslaught…for a year or so. When the Corvair was restyled as a 1965 model, magazines… more»
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Fully Restored: 1950 DeSoto Custom Coupe
I always find discontinued auto marques an interesting study. In my time on earth, I’ve counted fourteen U.S. brands that are no longer with us, compared to, by my count, only ten domestics that are still with us (eleven… more»
