This is an Electra, but you wouldn’t know it. Badging is as low-key as it gets, with the only hint found inside, where color-keyed stitching on the seat surface declares “Park Avenue”. So what gives? From 1975 through 1990,… more»
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1 Of 1? 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T 340
Dodge rolled out the Aspen in 1976 as their replacement for the venerable Dart. That coincided with Plymouth’s badged-engineered Volare subbing for the compact Valiant. The cars were conceptually similar to their predecessors but soon collected a long list… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Affordability is often a key factor for enthusiasts who embark upon their quest to park a classic in their garage. This is especially true if a young family forms part of the equation, meaning that practicality will always sit… more»
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88k Original Miles: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Classics from dry climates tend to attract above-average attention when they hit the market, because they are the vehicles less likely to be the victims of major rust issues. That makes this 1968 AMC Ambassador SST worth a close… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1936 Chevrolet Town Sedan
The seller of this 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan tells us that it’s a real barn find. Well, it certainly looks the part, though there are no images of it residing in a barn-like structure included. That said,… more»
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White Tux: 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
White is an interesting color for a top-of-the-line luxury car, but the 1980s was the era of white cars with white wheels, and that’s what this 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue is dressed in. I think of it… more»
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18k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
There’s sort of a fine line between offering too little or too much information when selling a car. Sometimes, when the seller writes a short book, it becomes hard to follow and often redundant. On the other hand, when… more»
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Affordable Flagship: 1999 Bentley Arnage
The practice of buying a deeply depreciated luxury vehicle has always been a somewhat taboo topic in the world of car enthusiasts. Somewhat unfairly – but not without justification – we’ve all had our doubts about the guy who… more»
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Turbocharged Sedan: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE
It’s amazing how much of a chilling effect a brand’s retirement can have on future values of cars made when the company was in its prime. Saab has deep roots in the enthusiast community, manufacturing a variety of sedans,… more»
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Green With Envy: 1969 AMC Rebel SST
Pragmatic even in its advertising campaign, a Rambler brochure said about the 1969 Rebel: “Rebel. The car for people.” It goes on to say, “The thing about the Rebel is: people like it.” This unusually-colored 1969 AMC Rebel SST… more»
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Low Miles! 1984 Cadillac Seville
The early 1960s found Detroit car makers preoccupied with each other while occasionally taking pot shots at VW by serving up Corvairs, Larks, and Falcons. But the mid 1960s and 1970s brought an entirely new threat to our shores…. more»
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Canary in a Coal Mine: 1941 Plymouth Coupe
Much digital ink has been spilled in the media to convince everyone that we are entering a recession. Maybe. Maybe not. One of the ways car enthusiasts can tell if money is tight is by looking at the antique… more»
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Zero Rust: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Although it doesn’t enjoy a reputation for dissolving like a soluble Aspirin, the Volkswagen Beetle could develop rust issues. However, this 1965 example has avoided such problems. It is a two-owner classic that has been garaged for most of… more»
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Survivor or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Chevrolet hoped to recapture some of the sales magic of the 1965 Impala (one million units, including the SS). So, Chevy introduced the Custom Coupe in 1968. Essentially, it was a Caprice (formal roofline) with Impala trim, and the… more»
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Former Limo? 1981 Checker Marathon
Most folks associate Checker Motors with bright yellow taxicabs – and rightfully so. For more than 20 years, they cranked out sturdy, dependable, and roomy sedans and wagons for commercial use. The Marathon was built for the smaller consumer… more»
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Horse-Collar Grille! 1958 Edsel Citation Project
Sixty years after its demise, the Edsel is still considered the biggest financial failure of the U.S. auto industry. That’s because it’s said that Ford Motor Co. took it on the chin for as much as $350 million in… more»
