After the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, Detroit had difficulty selling really big cars. That held for the market leader, too, as Chevrolet only built about 250,000 full-size models in 1975, two-thirds being the venerable Impala. The seller has a… more»
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True Survivor? 1941 Plymouth Super Deluxe
When I first saw the “tip” for this 1941 Plymouth Super Deluxe, courtesy of T.J., I was on the fence about covering it. As we have all discussed many times before, pre- and immediate postwar domestic cars don’t generate… more»
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Must Go ASAP: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
Enthusiasts seeking an affordable candidate for a straightforward restoration could do far worse than consider this 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. The photos confirm it is rock-solid, while the seller states the paint is new. There is scope for someone… more»
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New Paint, Rebuilt 383: 1968 Dodge Polara Hardtop
While a newer paint job and a fresh engine rebuild might be warning signs to some, if they’re done well, the car’s buyer is certainly money ahead. The new owner of this 1968 Dodge Polara will be the lucky… more»
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Running Project: Rare 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
DeSoto had been a Chrysler brand since 1928 and competed alongside Plymouth, Dodge, and Chrysler for many years. But by the end of the 1950s, the need for the car in the lineup was getting harder to justify with… more»
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46k Original Miles: 1987 Honda CRX
Before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Honda enjoyed a well-earned reputation for producing adventurous mainstream passenger cars. However, the company now typically adopts a more conservative approach, with vehicle styling more in keeping with general market expectations. That wasn’t… more»
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Unfinished Sport Coupe: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
When it came to selling automobiles, Chevrolet was still “top dog” in 1964 at more than 1.5 million full-size models. Of those, about two-thirds were the ever-popular Impala, so the seller’s Sport Coupe project had plenty of company. This… more»
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First Year Colonnade: 1973 Buick Regal
Buick’s midsize A-body car was all new for ’73, as were all of its GM cousins. Buick’s nomenclature was a bit confusing, but what wasn’t was how much this Century series had changed from its 1972 predecessor. Today’s discovery,… more»
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One Of Mercury’s Best? 260-Powered 1964 Comet Caliente
For my money, the 1964-65 Comet has earned a place in Mercury’s top-five offerings over their long, sometimes illustrious history, right up there with the bathtub 1949s and the 1967 Cougar. For 1964, Mercury canceled its slow selling Meteor… more»
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49K-Mile Hardtop Survivor: 1965 Dodge Polara 383
I wish we had gotten to see this 1965 Dodge Polara four-door hardtop sedan with the windows rolled down to see that great hardtop body style. But, Spokane, Washington, where it’s located, does get snow, and you can see… more»
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V4 Fun: 1967 Saab 96
This 1967 Saab 96 is a very tidy example of the cheap and cheerful model produced by the Swedish manufacturer between 1960 and 1980. It’s being sold on eBay by Park Place LTD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). The… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1996 Saturn Series-S 47k Miles
When General Motors was looking to launch the new Saturn division, it was said to be a “different kind of company.” And when the Saturn S-Series debuted in 1991, it was marketed as a “different kind of car”. And… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Awaits Revival
Listings like this 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air are reminders of how many great cars survive simply because someone refused to send them to the scrapyard. This four-door Bel Air, offered here on eBay as a project in need of… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan
Fords like this ’33 Tudor define early hot-rodding for many enthusiasts, and here’s one coming “straight out of the barn,” according to its seller. The missing front bumper gives this 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan a sporty look, and it… more»
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Running And Driving Project: 1964 Chrysler 300
If you read barn finds, chances are at least 50/50 that you’re a bargain hunter. I fall for it every time; I’m a sucker for the “running project.” At least time has made me aware of my weaknesses, and… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Nash Statesman
We received quite a few comments regarding the appearance of this 1958 Packard station wagon, some positive but several alluding to its rather extreme styling. Well, I’m not going to sugar coat this 1956 Nash Statesman – it’s bugly… more»
