AMC’s 1958 American compact was a resurrection of the earlier and mid-1950s Rambler, whose tooling was in storage. The launch of the little car enabled American Motors to be the only domestic automaker to post a boost in sales… more»
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Rust-Free 58K-Mile 1978 Cadillac Seville
It’s hard to believe that at one time in vehicle manufacturing, smaller was better. It seems as if every new vehicle is getting a little bigger with each update, but Cadillac went in the other direction with its Seville…. more»
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Nearing The End: 1965 Studebaker Lark
By 1965, Studebaker Corp. was treading on very thin ice. U.S. production was canceled in 1964 and left Studebaker of Canada to soldier on. The number of models offered had been slashed (no more Gran Turismo or Avani products)…. more»
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Triple Carburetors! 1955 Mercury Montclair
When you think of the year 1955, Chevrolet seems to suck all of the automotive air out of the room. Yes, it was a big year for them but they weren’t the only game in town – Ford kept… more»
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Two Many Doors! 1973 Chevy Impala
When I thought this 1973 Chevrolet Impala was a two-door, the asking price here on craigslist—$11,500—seemed like it might not be too out of line. Never mind the faded paint on the trunk and the surface rust on the… more»
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Highly-Original Survivor: 1953 Ford Customline 4-Door Sedan
This old Ford brings back a lot of memories. My grandparents had a ’53 Ford Customline like this except it was solid dark blue and with the same two-tone gray cloth interior. I remember being a kid and sitting… more»
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Rare Older Restoration: 1958 DeSoto Firesweep
The 1958 model year was a tough one for U.S. automobile manufacturers. Due to an economic recession, everyone’s sales were down except for the few that offered compact cars. DeSoto was especially hit hard as Chrysler was trying to… more»
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Slant-Six 4-Door Project: 1964 Dodge Dart
In an interesting move, Dodge shifted its Dart nameplate from the full-size line-up in 1962 to the redesigned compact A-body platform in 1963. Sales would take off and continue strong through 1976 when the new Aspen knocked it from… more»
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Bare Bones Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne
Although its name implies something swankier (like the bay in Florida), the Biscayne spent its 18 years in the Chevrolet portfolio at the bottom of the totem pole. Launched in 1958 when Chevy redesigned its automobiles, it remained below… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Crosley CD Sedan
This 1949 Crosley CD Sedan proves beyond doubt that the classic world caters to a wide variety of enthusiasts. The current owner purchased the car in 2014, planning the restoration that stalled at this point. However, the car is… more»
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Mechanically Sound: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Recycled model names are a dime a dozen, often beginning as a trim level or body style and evolving into a standalone brand. Occasionally, a name cropped up repeatedly over time, attached to what seemed like very different cars…. more»
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No Rust Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to make. Such is the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. The seller describes it as a rust-free vehicle, and its presentation is good enough to justify preservation as a genuine survivor…. more»
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V6 Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
When Chevrolet redesigned its mid-size Chevelle in 1978, they dropped that moniker and went with Malibu all the way. The Malibu had previously been the Chevelle’s top-of-the-line model. A downsizing was part of the process to help make the… more»
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Loads of New Parts: 1973 AMC Hornet
In 1970, American Motors brought back the Hornet name from the 1950s and bestowed it upon their replacement for the aging American compact. It would last through 1977 after which the car transformed into the Concord. It was a… more»
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Family Hauler: 1993 Volvo 240 Sedan
This 1993 Volvo 240 is a rare find for a few reasons, but namely because it’s from the end of this venerable model’s production cycle. The 1993 models are hard to come by, but especially in bright colors like… more»
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What Price Perfection? 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
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»
