Many enthusiasts consider a long-term ownership history a critical factor when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop comfortably ticks that box, having been part of the same family since… more»
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End of the Line: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s compact Corvair entered the scene in 1960 with a lot of fanfare and optimism. Nearly a decade later, it retreated into history with barely an honorable mention. The seller’s 1969 Monza Sport Coupe is one of only 2,717… more»
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Is It Salvageable? 1958 Chevrolet BelAir
When I first spied this 1958 Chevrolet BelAir two-door sedan, I initially thought it looked like the victim of a mob hit with its door blown off and the hood all askew. Well, that’s not exactly what happened (I… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the best-selling U.S.-built compact car of the 1960s (that’s before the Mustang came along). Launched in 1960, Ford delivered just shy of half a million copies in 1961, before new competition began to take… more»
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60K Miles: 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham
Located in the Nottingham, New Hampshire area but with an Iowa title, this 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham is said to have 59,786 miles. It appears to be a low-mile car, at least as far as can be determined by… more»
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All Original? 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
I’ve always appreciated when a carmaker appreciates their own product. A few modern automakers still seem to get it: Jeep hides “Easter Eggs,” little reminders all over their various models about Jeep’s rich history. You can hardly look at… more»
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Low Mileage and Bulletproof: 1990 Lexus LS400
Among iconic luxury sedans, the very definition of flagship in the dictionary should have a photo of the Lexus LS400 next to it. There’s no question in my mind that the LS deserves top billing in this category, even… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova (1975-79) was its last as a rear-wheel drive vehicle, yet it was as popular as the cars that preceded it. Chevy cancelled the Nova to make way for the FWD Citation, which… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1962 Dodge Lancer
Plymouth launched the Valiant in 1960 as its first entry in the hot new compact car market. Dodge followed suit the next year with a badge-engineered version called the Lancer (the nameplate was used just a few years earlier… more»
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Sport Series Survivor? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series is the forerunner of the popular muscle car movement of the 1960s. From 1955 to 1965, they were trimmed like New Yorkers but performed at a higher level. To boost overall sales, Chrysler cooked… more»
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Drop-Top Convert Project: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
The second generation of the Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova arrived in 1966. With a squarer look, it was less successful than the first-gen cars of 1962-65 (the best was yet to come in 1968-72). Focus was largely on sedans and… more»
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Two-Owner 1986 Ford Thunderbird
I’ll always give my parents a lot of credit, and a little of the blame, for tolerating and promoting my car weirdness. In addition to handing down my mobile auto-mechanics classroom (my mom’s rusty ’65 Mustang, which I still… more»
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440-Powered 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal
Maybe somewhere in some long abandoned box of meeting minutes, there’s an explanation for Chrysler’s on-again/off-again relationship with the name “Royal.” It got a trial run in the early ’30s before taking hold as the lowest-priced Chrysler through the… more»
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1 of 2,215: Rare 1955 Willys Bermuda
Willys Motors is remembered most for its success in producing the Jeep for both military and commercial consumption. But they were in the automobile business for a time, too, including the compact Bermuda, which was the end of the… more»
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No Reserve 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe V8
I haven’t owned or worked on a “Shoebox” Ford, but I do have a literary connection with them. When I was a kid, the local bookstore in my local mall (two things that aren’t really things for the most… more»
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1977 Ford LTD Pillared Hardtop 351 V8
Apologies in advance for the photos of this 1977 Ford LTD; they aren’t the best. There is only one interior photo and, sigh, no engine photo. You’ll have to use your imagination, as the two biggest areas of concern,… more»
