Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954 in the hopes of keeping both brands relevant. But that didn’t work out, and the Packard marque was gone after 1958. The Lark compact arrived in 1959, but that only stalled the Grim… more»
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High Mileage Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
A replacement for the VW Beetle was on the horizon as early as the mid-1950s. Numerous prototypes were built, though none ever matriculated beyond internally assigned numbers like EA47 or EA97. Each was deemed to fall short of the… more»
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Original Paint And Interior: 1974 Ford Galaxie 500
After fifteen years, Ford decided to end production on the Galaxie 500 after 1974, making this oddly named “Pillared Hardtop” the last of its line for American production. As such, production numbers weren’t terribly impressive, with the luxurious LTD… more»
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31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»
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51k Mile 1954 Plymouth Savoy Sedan
During its run between 1951 and 1964, the Savoy served either as Plymouth’s entry-level or mid-range full-size automobile. In 1954, Plymouth cars wore styling that was a departure from both 1953 and 1955, as an indicator that boxy cars… more»
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Classic Commuter: 1987 Toyota Camry
The first person I knew to jump on the Toyota Camry bandwagon was my father, who purchased his first new one back in 1987, and ended up owning three more after that. I remember a popular topic of discussion… more»
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Herbie The Love Bug? 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
My neighbor owns a Herbie the Love Bug. When my niece and nephew came out West as kids, I had him drive Herbie over to my house. Their eyes were as big as saucers. How were they to know… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Some projects require deeper commitment and greater bravery than others. This 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe perfectly demonstrates this. It seems to tick boxes that many enthusiasts prefer, from its two-door body to the V8 under the hood. However,… more»
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Baby Blue Project: 1958 Buick Special
The 1958 model year was not kind to the U.S. automobile industry. Due to an economic recession, about the only cars to see an increase in sales were the “new” compacts. Buick was especially hard hit, falling from a… more»
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47K Miles: No Reserve 1930 Dodge Eight DC Sedan
The colorful, roistering Dodge Brothers had sadly been gone a decade when their company, recently purchased by Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, introduced a car of which they most likely would have thoroughly approved: the Dodge Eight DC. Introduced smack… more»
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Stored 19 Years: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air nameplate was a Chevrolet mainstay in the U.S. from 1950 to 1975. It began as a snappy 2-door hardtop, but the series was expanded to other body styles beginning in 1953. The ’53 Chevies were heavily… more»
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Final Year M-Body: 1989 Dodge Diplomat
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»
