Is it possible to place a price on perfection? It seems that if the classic in question is this 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe, the answer to that question is a resounding “Yes!” Don’t take my word for it,… more»
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Rare E-Stick Option: 1962 Rambler American
In 1958, American Motors resurrected the Rambler compact that predecessor company Nash had developed in 1950 and dubbed it the Rambler American. It would become the company’s top seller (we think) with more than 1.2 million assemblies in 12… more»
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It Is Grand! 1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
A few days ago I covered this 1980 Chrysler New Yorker and while in that full-size Mopar vein, I thought a review of this 1974 Plymouth Fury “Gran Coupe” would be in order. This is a fabulous-looking car, IMHO,… more»
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British, But Made in Italy: 1967 Innocenti Mini
How many cars owe their existence to tax laws? The buyers of many small-motored French, Italian, and English cars built in the ’40s and ’50s were granted a break due to low calculated horsepower ratings. Other cars never would… more»
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40k Miles? 1958 Chrysler Windsor Hardtop
Chrysler Corporation’s dramatic new styling caught a lot of attention for 1957. Unfortunately, build quality for those gorgeous machines was spotty, and that reputation combined with an almost-industry-wide sales dip for 1958 means that finding a nice Chrysler from… more»
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Solid Four Door: 1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten
The other day I spoke to this very interesting guy who was filling me in on his fishing exploits off the coast of northeast Florida. While he was showing me pictures, via his iPhone, of some of his more… more»
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Former Cover Girl: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker
The listing for this Chrysler opens with, “Here is my unique 1980 New Yorker stainless and padded top very special low production model. This car was special (sic) built to be featured on the cover of the 1981 sales… more»
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Sports Roof Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500XL
Ford introduced the “Sports Roof” or fastback on two of its product lines in the middle of the 1963 model year, calling them 1963 ½s. That applied to the Galaxie and Falcon offerings, sleeker in appearance and providing an… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1990 Dodge Omni
The Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon were the first subcompacts built by Chrysler in the U.S. Before the L-platform was developed, Chrysler relied on rebadged imports to do the job. Using front-wheel drive, which was also the first for… more»
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318 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
Out of all of the 1960s and 1970s B-bodied Chryslers, the Dodge Charger has to be the most collectible. Except perhaps for anything else with a 426 Hemi engine. Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger that was probably a rather… more»
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Big-Block Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
While some enthusiasts crave originality when searching for a classic to park in their garage, others find the prospect of a genuine sleeper irresistible. That term perfectly describes this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. There is no questioning its presentation,… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
If this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is any indication, the supply of excellent classics hidden away in barns and garages is unlikely to dry up soon. This gem spent many years in storage, and this lack of activity has… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling car in America – and by a long shot. It seemed like everyone still wanted to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” So it’s not surprising that sales fell off a bit… more»
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Hideaway Roof! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
The 1950s was a decade of gimmicks in the automotive industry. A case-in-point is the Ford Skyliner, a “retractable hardtop” whose roof disappeared into the trunk at a flip of a switch. It was in production from 1957 to… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere was at the middle or top of the Plymouth food chain throughout the 1950s and 1960s. When the Fury emerged in the late 1950s, the Belvedere became the second level of several trim configurations. This 1964 shed… more»
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Last Year: 23K-Mile 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
Oldsmobile’s 88, or Eighty Eight (no hyphen) as it was called during its last decade of production, had a 50-year run. That’s more than a lot of vehicles can say. I mean, if vehicles could talk, which they can’t…. more»
