At first glance, I thought, “Oh, a police car with a vinyl top,” but the seller of this 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury is very clear: “This is not a former police car.” OK, my bad, but it definitely throws… more»
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Japanese Market Jag: 1992 Daimler XJ6
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a Japanese-market British sedan sold here as a Jaguar but labeled a Daimler in overseas markets. Confused yet? This is a survivor-grade 1992 Daimler XJ6, otherwise known as a Jaguar Vanden Plas…. more»
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Light Project? 1971 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala regularly made the best-selling automobile list in the 1960s. Especially in 1965, when more than one million copies left the factories (a number that hasn’t been bested). The 1971 editions received a redesign that would carry… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Maverick
Some cars represent better candidates for a custom build than others. The 1970 Ford Maverick is a no-brainer because its design and engineering leave room to slot a V8 under the hood to improve performance. That is the path… more»
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Exceptionally Clean! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the day, I almost bought a new version of this car, a 1977 Chevrolet Nova. I don’t know why; the “almost” being the “close but no cigar” event. Instead, I ended up with a ’77 Z28, and… more»
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$5,000 or Offer! 1983 Chevrolet Chevette
Is there such a thing as seeing too many Chevettes? I think not, although some are more interesting than others, spec-wise. A manual transmission in a small vehicle is nice, not that it isn’t nice in a big vehicle…. more»
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Grandma Grocery Getter: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Originally a high-end version of the F-85 compact, the Cutlass became a series of its own and was upgraded to a mid-size automobile in 1964. A styling refresh came in 1966 that held into 1967, except the front turn… more»
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Roadside Find: 1968 Pontiac Beaumont
The Beaumont was a Canadian version of the Chevrolet Chevelle, marketed as a Pontiac from 1964 to 1969. It was produced by GM of Canada and was the same car as the Chevelle except for the grille and taillights…. more»
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Hemi Survivor: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan Project
Being a marketing and advertising guy in a former life, I know the importance of a great product name. Think of what the name, Riviera, conjures up in your mind versus, say, the name Edsel. That’s why I always… more»
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NASCAR Wannabe: Cheap 1980 Dodge Mirada
You might consider the 1980-83 Dodge Mirada as a downsized Charger or Cordoba. Dodge had hoped the car’s aerodynamic look would pay off in NASCAR, but it actually had more drag and didn’t make much of an impact, even… more»
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Plenty of Patina! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s, Chevrolet and Ford were always battling for supremacy in the full-size car market. The Impala and Galaxie 500 competed head-to-head, and Chevy usually won (especially in 1965 when they sold one million Impalas). This 1965 Galaxie… more»
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Rotary Power: 1979 Plymouth Fire Arrow
The Plymouth Arrow was a captive import from Mitsubishi that helped improve Chrysler’s fuel mileage claims from 1976 to 1980. For two years (1979 and 1980), they offered the Fire Arrow model, which claimed sportier looks and performance. These… more»
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Abandoned Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
This 1969 Chevy Malibu Sport Coupe looks to have been sitting for a long time. As the story goes, it was taken to the selling body shop for repairs, and the owner never came back. Perhaps, after the title… more»
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Highly Original: 1937 Ford Deluxe Fordor Sedan
The Ford line received a refreshed look inside and out for 1937, especially up front. Ford stylists went for a more streamlined look and put the almond-shaped headlights into the front fenders for the first time. And under the… more»
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Affordable Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Although the four-door variants aren’t as popular as the Sport Coupe, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air remains a staple of the classic scene. Many enthusiasts believe that the company hit a sweet spot with the styling. It produced cars… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
If you were to judge a vehicle solely on its name, you’d think a car with the title “Eurosport” would be a German import or perhaps a domestic vehicle intended to persuade a luxury shopper to visit a GM… more»
