Sedans

Disc Brake Equipped! 1954 Cadillac Series 62

Last week we featured this 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible and it makes quite a visual statement. Today’s find in a 1954 Sixty-Two sedan and “frumpy” is the first descriptor that comes to mind. Sure, it’s stately looking in a… more»

Hangar Find! 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Coming on the heels of last week’s 1970 Ford LTD is this 1968 Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop. It’s in the same vein, just a lesser model with a more restrained presentation. And, if I may say so, ’68 was… more»

Assembly Required: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

To better compete in NASCAR, Dodge developed the Charger 500 in 1969. It was more aerodynamic than the rest of the series, with a flat front end with exposed headlights and no tunnel back for the roof. That didn’t… more»

It’s Not a Jeep! 1953 Willys Aero

When you think you the Willys brand, you likely have visions of the venerable Jeep that was built in huge numbers during and after World War II. But they were also in the automobile business for a time, including… more»

454 V8 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s personal luxury car and was in its third year in 1972. The cars were little changed and the emphasis on luxury was increased with the discontinuance of the SS 454 package. Yet, the engine… more»

Rare Rotary: 1968 NSU Ro 80

It is easy for some cars to claim the crown of the most advanced or radical car of the 20th Century, such was the rapid rate of vehicle development during the first one hundred years of passenger car production…. more»

6,500-Mile Survivor: 1954 Hudson Jet

Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»

Just Out of the Barn: 1955 Packard Clipper

The Clipper enjoyed a sporadic run at Packard in the 1940s and 1950s. In later years, it was the entry-level product for a car company that had touted luxury. But the Clipper was seen internally as a sales draw… more»

Family-Owned Fifty Years: 1939 Ford De Luxe Fordor Sedan

In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»

63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season.  The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»

Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1

Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»

Super Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile 88

Mr. and Mrs. T., that’s who I think of every time I spot a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88. They were an older, childless couple who lived across the street from me from my earliest years, up through the conclusion… more»

Mild Sleeper 283 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet set a record for sales in 1965, so without many changes going into 1966, it was no surprise that sales with drop off (about 20% for the full-size cars, depending on model). Still, Chevrolet managed to build more… more»

New Interior: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500

The Fairlane, named after Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, was Ford’s primary car in the late 1950s. By the beginning of the 1960s, it played second-fiddle to the new Galaxie series, and in 1962 Ford moved the name to… more»

1 of 100: Retro-Look 1996 Toyota Classic

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»

One Family Owned: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family for sixty-eight years must be difficult, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan. It presents beautifully, carrying… more»

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