The automotive world was evolving during the 1960s as American manufacturers abandoned the enormous fins that dominated the final years of the 1950s. Styling was becoming generally more conservative, although Oldsmobile proved that there was still room for flamboyance… more»
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41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»
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Top to Bottom Beauty! 1967 Plymouth Fury III
Throughout the 1960s, full-size automobile sales were dominated by Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth (in that order). In 1967, Plymouth offered them in five flavors: Fury I (like the Chevy Biscayne), Fury II (akin to the Bel Air), Fury III… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala got a significant redesign to start its third generation of production in 1961, including a new body style and a switch to the popular General Motors B-Body platform. While it’s always nice to run across vintage… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Holiday Coupe
Some classics are so stunning that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Holiday Coupe. From its mirror-like paint to the rebuilt drivetrain, there is a lot to like about this… more»
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Riding In Style! 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
In 1959, Ford added a higher-end version of the Fairlane 500. Dubbed the Galaxie, it capitalized on the trend toward naming cars after the burgeoning Space Race. Chevrolet had done something similar the year before with the Bel Air/Impala… more»
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4-Speed Fun: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s first compact car, the Corvair, was unlike anything else Detroit was building in the 1960s. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the lines of the German Volkswagen Beetle, though bigger and more comfortable. The seller’s car is… more»
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One Of Just 3K! 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Until I reviewed the listing for this 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan, I hadn’t given Lincolns of this era much consideration – it seems that when the name Lincoln is mentioned, I automatically think of Elwood Engel’s magnificent “Continental” design (’61-’69)…. more»
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Party Pack: Trio of 1965 Pontiac GTO Projects
The Pontiac GTO was one of the surprise sellers in the 1960s (another being the Ford Mustang). Instead of the presumed annual demand of 5,000 units, the GTO sold 32,000 copies in 1964 and another 75,000 when the 1965… more»
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20K Original Miles: 1998 Mercury Sable LS
This is a wonderful reminder of how you sometimes ask for something – get it – and then decide you like the other thing better. The third-generation Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable were a primary example of this, as… more»
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Formal Roof: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
In 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala Sport Coupes had different rooflines. The year before, they were both “bubble tops” with a lot of glass. But in ’62, the Impala gained a formal roofline that instantly set it… more»
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Fun and Utility: 2009 Mini Clubman 6-Speed
This 2009 Mini Clubman wagon with a highly desirable six-speed manual transmission and 51,000 miles on the clock is being offered on Facebook Marketplace in Cape Coral, Florida. The asking price is $7,960. The seller notes that “no more… more»
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51k-Mile Survivor: 1998 Buick Skylark Custom
The Skylark nameplate was all over Buick products from the early 1950s until the end of the century. For the seventh and final generation (1992 to 1998), it was a compact car with front wheel drive and Oldsmobile or… more»
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Fresh 400 V8! Final Year 1974 Pontiac GTO
After a wildly successful start in the mid-1960s, the leader of the muscle car movement – the Pontiac GTO – came to the end of the line in 1974. Sales peaked in 1966 (reaching nearly 100,000 units), yet demand… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron
Straight from the Malaise Era, decked in period-perfect cream and brown hues, we have this 1978 Chrysler LeBaron sedan, a proverbial “driven only on Sundays,” low mileage example. It is advertised here on craigslist for $5400, with a trade… more»
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All-Original 1984 AMC Eagle Sedan
Armchair automotive historians are endlessly fascinated by “what-if” scenarios regarding independents, especially Packard, Studebaker, and American Motors. The brand from Kenosha clearly had the best shot; after all, it kept the lights on decades after the others. AMC tended… more»
