Rebadging Japanese econo-boxes reached an art form by the late 1970s. GM cozied up to Suzuki and Isuzu; Ford liaised with Mazda; and Chrysler favored Mitsubishi. The Plymouth Champ featured here on craigslist wore the Mopar mantle, but underneath,… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1974 Mercury Comet
In the first half of the 1960s, the Comet nameplate applied to a compact sold by Mercury. Then it adorned a mid-size Merc for several years. Given the success Ford was having with the Maverick beginning in 1969, Mercury… more»
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When Coupes Still Sold: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
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5-Speed Coupe: 1989 Honda Accord DX
From its launch in Japan 50 years ago, the Honda Accord has become one of the most resilient and best-selling automobile nameplates of all time. With nearly 20 million sold to date, the Accord ranks right up there with… more»
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Real-Deal Police Package: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Ford Crown Victoria was popular for fleet use, mainly as taxicabs or cop cars. The latter was offered with a Police Package that was ideal for the old-school rear-wheel-drive, full-size Crown Vics. In… more»
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Paisley Trim: 1971 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
Plymouth introduced the Fury Gran Coupe in 1971 as a successor to the VIP (Very Important Plymouth?). The latter had not been a big seller next to the Ford LTD and Chevrolet Caprice, so maybe Chrysler thought this change… more»
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This Is The End (Sorta): 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Pity poor Oldsmobile. They went from having the number-one-selling model in 1977 to nonexistence in 2004. And it’s not like they didn’t try. Change came in 1995 with the new Aurora sedan – Oldsmobile didn’t even want to call… more»
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Languished Luxury: 1966 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD was in its second year in 1966, an upscale version of the Galaxie 500 that the company promoted as being quieter than a Rolls-Royce. This 4-door hardtop ran when it was parked in a fancy barn… more»
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Cheap Wheels Hybrid: 2002 Honda Insight
Most folks think of the Toyota Prius as the first mass-produced hybrid sold in the U.S., but the Honda Insight was introduced seven months earlier. The first iteration ran from 1999 to 2006 and had a smaller sales record… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen replaced the Dart as the Chrysler division’s compact car for the second half of the 1970s. Its badge-engineered companion was the Plymouth Volare, and both automobiles were in production from 1976 to 1980. The seller has… more»
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Four Carburetors: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevrolet Corvair was one of the most unusual (if not the most unusual) U.S. produced automobiles of the 1960s. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, it was unlike anything else on the market – sans the Volkswagen Beetle. It… more»
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His & Hers? 1928 Auto Red Bug Pair
I have previously described some classics as representing motoring at its most basic, but the 1928 Auto Red Bug takes that concept to the extreme. Don’t be fooled by the appearance, because these were genuinely roadworthy motor vehicles in… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 40K Mile 1994 Cutlass Ciera
I’m sure many of you will recall Oldsmobile’s tagline “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile“, which was launched in the late eighties. Well, I spied this 1994 Cutlass Ciera and thought, “Dang it; that is my father’s Oldsmobile,” and he had… more»
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Long ‘N Low: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker
Hudson’s Step-Down innovation was a post-war first from an American carmaker – the Big Three were still limping along with pre-war designs. The modern styling attracted plenty of customers, infusing Hudson with cash. The long, low construction was also… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport
This 1974 Dodge Dart Sport ticks a few crucial boxes for those seeking a classic to park in their garage. It presents quite nicely, with only a few minor rust issues. It runs and drives well, but the seller’s… more»
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13 Orphan Cars: Collection of Crosleys
Crosley Motors was a small American manufacturer that produced tiny cars and related vehicles from 1939 to 1952 (except during the WWII years). Considering that so few of these machines survive today, it’s surprising that more than 80,000 were… more»
