“The DeVille Concours eloquently speaks the language of the road.” Or so says a 1994 Cadillac brochure. I’m imagining this 1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours being an outstanding car for long road trips, combining a whisper-quiet and smooth ride, decent… more»
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Potential Sleeper? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
Though the Belvedere was a full-size car in the 1950s, it moved to the Chrysler B-body platform that would be designated a mid-size in 1965. For the balance of the 1960s, it was a second-tier offering, positioned behind the… more»
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Driving Project: 1968 Ford Fairlane
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is sometimes challenging. Buyers must often balance their skills and desires with their available budget. That makes this 1968 Ford Fairlane worth a close look. It has obvious rust, but the photos support the… more»
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Early EV Project: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica
America’s interest in automobiles powered by something other than combustion engines is not a new thing. It came and went in the 1970s and 1980s as gasoline prices rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. One such… more»
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Slant-Six Sedan Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart 270
Light Blue Poly (according to the data card) is a nice color for this Dart, and if you’re someone who’s into patina, this one has a great look. I can also picture it in perfect condition, and it wouldn’t… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
In the automotive world, size matters, and it was especially important in the late seventies and early eighties when fuel efficiency was on everybody’s mind. One trick the Pontiac team had up its sleeve was to switch the Bonneville… more»
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California Coupe: 1978 Ford Fairmont
As car enthusiasts, we tend to be the harshest critics of automobile manufacturers. We expect them to make vehicles that appeal to our performance and handling desires, and sadly, the current track record reveals plenty of examples of vehicles… more»
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Two Tone Project: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
There can sometimes be a temptation with a certain model you’ve seen a dozen times – maybe 100 times – in the past. It never appealed to you before but all of the sudden, it scratches an itch. Perhaps… more»
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Zero Rust: 1967 Rover 2000 TC
If you’re attracted to the idea of owning a 1960s British classic, but don’t want a sports car, this 1967 Rover 2000 TC could be a worthy candidate. It presents nicely, offering room for a family of four. The… more»
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10k-Mile Time Capsule: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
According to the seller, this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 has fewer than 10,000 original miles. That’s an average of 168 per year. And that’s also for a 4-door sedan that would have been perfect for a family of four… more»
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Unibody Survivor? 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1950s were over, but tailfins were not. Plymouth’s perhaps reached new highs on the new 1960 models, which had shifted from body-on-frame to unibody construction. The Fury was the top-of-the-line model, but those buyers with a smaller checking… more»
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Good Starter Car? 1961 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact car market. Introduced in 1960, the car was retired in 1970, though a mid-size variant of the Fairlane was sold as a Falcon in 1970 ½. Success of the car… more»
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43k-Mile Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile F-85
The Oldsmobile F-85 debuted in 1961 at General Motors as a “senior” compact, alongside the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special. All three cars became mid-size automobiles in 1964, shifting from unibody to body-on-frame construction. This 1965 edition is said… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1956 Plymouth Savoy Club Coupe
Most folks associate the Chrysler “Forward Look” years with the 1957 to 1959 era, but it really began with the reworked 1955-56 models. During those years, the Savoy was Plymouth’s mid-tier product, with the Plaza as the starting point… more»
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Thinning the Herd: 1990 Ford Festiva + Parts
The Ford Escort replaced the Pinto in the U.S. subcompact market. The Fiesta and the Festiva were soon in mix, too. The Festiva was a South Korean-built car sold between 1986 and 2002. It was a simple little auto… more»
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Tractor Battery Power! 2000 Honda Insight
The Honda Insight was the first mass-produced hybrid automobile sold in the U.S, beating the Toyota Prius to the punch by a few months. Combining both gasoline and electrical propulsion, the first-generation Insight (1999 to 2006) could get up… more»
