One of the last great American car platforms that doesn’t get nearly enough love from collectors (in my humble opinion) is the M-body lineup from Chrysler. Known throughout American pop culture for being everything from a reliable commuter to… more»
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Incredible Survivor: 1972 Ford Custom 500
If there was ever a more versatile 1970s TV show vehicle, I can’t think of one. This 1972 Ford Custom 500 4-Door Sedan in Medium Lime Metallic jumps out at me as being perfect for an undercover police car,… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO 5-Speed
Have you ever had a car on your radar screen as being enormously tempting but just not enough to actually buy one? The Ford Taurus SHO is one of those enthusiast vehicles that seemingly everyone will acknowledge is desirable… more»
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Drop-Top Field Find: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s no secret that one of the most popular series of Detroit iron is the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. More than 4.5 million of the cars were produced, and the period marked the return of Chevy’s first… more»
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Same Family 46 Years: 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury
In the 1960s, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth generally competed with one another model for model. Case in point was the Impala Super Sport. Ford’s equivalent was the Galaxie 500/XL, and Plymouth’s wannabe was the Sport Fury. The latter car… more»
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1998 Honda Accord Custom Pickup
There are a few times when a custom creation can be almost inexplicable, and this 1998 Honda Accord could be described as one such automobile. It’s important to note that the owner is none-too-pleased here either, even suggesting he’s… more»
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Rare 425 4-Speed Sedan: 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
If you drop in to Barn Finds with any regularity, chances are at least even that you’ve seen the 1973 Burt Reynolds film White Lightning, where Reynolds plays protagonist Gator McClusky, a moonshine runner with revenge on his mind. If you’ve seen… more»
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Dusty Slant-Six: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Dart compact served Dodge well from 1963 to 1976. Its second-generation (1967-76) was the most popular, especially the Swinger 2-door hardtop. The seller’s 1975 edition was built as Dodge was starting to wind things down; the Aspen would… more»
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One Owner Project: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440
After a six-year absence, the Coronet nameplate returned to the Dodge fold as a mid-size car in 1965. It was based on Chrysler’s B-body platform that had served as a full-size model from 1962 64. This 1969 Coronet 440… more»
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Suicide Doors: 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The Ford Thunderbird served in a few capacities over the years, starting as a two-seater and then evolving to a personal luxury coupe. However, with all the decades the car was in production, there was only a brief period… more»
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So Much Wiring! 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe Project
Like almost anyone with gasoline in their veins, I’m a sucker for 1936 Ford Coupes; they’re my favorite from a decade that abounds with stylistic riches in the Ford line. While I prefer the three-window coupes, I would categorize… more»
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Autobahn Package: 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
The Oldsmobile Aurora remains one of the more impressive vehicles GM has made in recent memory, but also a cautionary tale of how brand identity and engineering still rule the day at the upper end of the market. The… more»
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12k-Mile Taxi Package: 1970 Ford Custom
Ford sold a bundle of Galaxie 500s and LTDs in the 1960s and 1970s. And you’ll still see one pop up from time to time. But lesser seen then and now was the Custom, Ford’s budget full-size car. It… more»
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Mostly Original 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof
It’s a part of the human condition to makes lists. You might have your five favorite albums, favorite movies, and perhaps even your favorite Ford Torinos. For me, that last one isn’t really a list, but a single car—this… more»
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Four-Door Hot Rod? 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
The 1965 model year brought a sales increase to every Chevrolet product line except for one – the Chevy II/Nova. Some sales had been pirated away internally by the mid-size Chevelle (new in ’64) and a redesigned Corvair. Externally,… more»
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41k Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
A reduction in size was in store for several popular GM offerings for 1978, and the Oldsmobile Cutlass was no exception, with the fifth-generation cars losing significant length and weight compared to their predecessors. Fortunately, even after the changes,… more»
