Plymouth’s budget-minded muscle car, the Road Runner, was in its second year in 1969. And sales would top 81,000 units. 40% of production was the post coupe model, almost a hardtop but not quite. This ’69 “Coyote Duster” has… more»
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As Good As It Gets: 1961 Pontiac Bonneville
Three years in, Pontiac was still singing the praises of its “Wide-Track” stance, and this 1961 Bonneville and its 62.5″ front track is an excellent representative of that design phenomenon. This Nashville, Arkansas, resident is the perfect embodiment of… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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Best of the Best! 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
By the 1930s, Cadillac was firmly established as the leading luxury automobile in the U.S. The cars were redesigned for 1936, and the Fleetwood Series 75 Touring Sedan (5 passenger) was at the top of the heap (except for… more»
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Senior-Owned Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle would be a sales success for many years to come. The redesign from 1968 to 1972 was especially popular, which included the seller’s Malibu 4-door sedan. It was owned by two… more»
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Bought In Europe: 1967 Volvo 122S
Volvo’s model 122 series had a VW Bug-like existence, in that its appearance barely changed between its introduction (1956) and its conclusion (1970). At the start, it had a typical in-the-flow design, but by the end, it looked dated…. more»
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Still Coachbuilt: 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedan
Rolls-Royce’s 20/25 was created to correct a strategic error that arose after the lightweight “Twenty” arrived in 1922. The Twenty was a technological groundbreaker that advanced the owner’s role as driver. The dependence on chauffeurs was fracturing. Yet, prospective… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Maverick
This 1970 Ford Maverick caught my eye for several reasons. It is a one-owner vehicle with 39,000 original miles on the clock. It presents exceptionally well for a vehicle of this type and age, but it was the plans… more»
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Stored Forty Years: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe deVille
Is any other car a better representative of 1950s America than the 1959 Cadillac? It was born in the crucible formed by Harley Earl’s retirement and Bill Mitchell’s ascendency. Its fins were the tallest ever to grace a rear… more»
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Turnpike Cruiser V8: 1957 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a full-size Mercury from 1955 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1968. During these years, it was usually the mid-range model positioned above the Monterey. The seller’s 1957 Montclair has been with the same owner… more»
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Beware The Blisters?: 1970 Ford Torino
This is one of those deals where you didn’t wake up this morning thinking you’d buy a car like this, but where, as you head to sleep tonight, you’re fully invested in the idea. What car could be this… more»
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Reasonable Camino Alternative? 1969 Ford Ranchero
“We are ‘THE KING OF AFFORDABLE CLASSICS’!” opines the listing for this 1969 Ford Ranchero. The listing also emphasizes “PRICE REDUCED!!!!” on this ute, which is finished in a rather memorable shade of… (you fill in the blank). Los… more»
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47K Miles: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Sedan
Ford really did often have a “Better Idea.” In 1962, they originated the “intermediate” car with their new Fairlane, and while it had a LOT in common with the Falcon, it was just a little bit bigger…the “right size”… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe
We should all strive to care less about what others think and worry about what makes us happy, but on the other hand, can you imagine the unadulterated envy felt by the neighbors when you pulled into the driveway… more»
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Grandpa Car: 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan
The Galaxie was added to the Ford lineup in 1959 as a step up from the Fairlane. Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie competed head-to-head with Chevrolet’s Impala. For the generation produced from 1960 to 1964,… more»
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Beautiful in Brown: 1975 Ford Granada
The Ford Granada is not exactly a model you associate with being a home run for the domestic auto industry. But it was actually quite popular with consumers, even if it was unremarkable in every way. When it comes… more»
