If someone handed me a big fist full of cash and told me that I could go out and buy any 1980s car that I wanted, you’re probably looking at the successful candidate right now. I openly admit a… more»
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Drive It Home: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar is a car that came perilously close to not existing. It seems that Mercury management could not initially convince Henry Ford II that the model would be financially viable when pitched against the Mustang. However, by… more»
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Barn-Bound 30 Years: 1966 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
In the battle for dominance of the U.S. luxury car segment, Cadillac almost always beat out Lincoln. That margin would be more than three to one in 1966, the year the seller’s Sedan DeVille was built. This car has… more»
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Rare 1LE Package: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
In Camaro speak, the 1LE package is perhaps one of the more enthusiast-driven offerings that Chevrolet has offered on its predominant muscle car. I say that with the disclaimer that it wasn’t a pure horsepower boost; no, it had… more»
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Running Desert Find: 1964 Plymouth Savoy
Between 1951-64, the Savoy nameplate represented Plymouth automobiles from the high-end to entry-level. In its final year, it would be the basic full-size Plymouth (though sized just above an intermediate), below the Belvedere, Fury, and Sport Fury models. This… more»
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4X4 Barn Find: 1982 AMC Eagle
Although American Motors didn’t have the financial resources as the “Big Three,” it could always be counted upon to produce something unusual from its existing parts bin. Case-in-point is the 1980s Eagle, the only four-wheel-drive passenger car built in… more»
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Retired Police Car: 1971 Plymouth Fury 440
In the 1970s, Plymouth built a lot of cars for use with various law enforcement agencies. The common choice was the Fury I because it was Plain Jane, big and roomy, and could be had with Plymouth’s Hi-Performance 440… more»
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Low Production Project: 1975 Hurst/Olds W-25
Oldsmobile had a partnership with Hurst Performance for several years. That resulted in a series of low production cars built sporadically between 1968-88. For 1975, that included W-25 and W-30 versions based on the then-current Cutlass Supreme. These cars… more»
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348 V8 Tri-Power! 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne has been both restored and transformed, with beautiful paint and interior pieces. It’s not original mechanically, though it has a period-correct drivetrain that is far more potent than it was built with (6-Pack carburetor set-up)…. more»
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Long Roof Survivor: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Custom Safari
I’m a softy for 1960 Pontiacs. My dad owned a ’60 Catalina “flat top” Vista, Uncle Peewee had a ’60 4-door Star Chief, and I even bought a ’60 Catalina Sports Coupe from my twin brother back in the… more»
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V8-Powered 2005 Ecstasy Renegade Trike
Muscle cars are great. I mean, what’s not to love? They drip attitude, and they offer performance that will pin you back in your seat. Of course, I could easily use those exact words to describe this 2005 Ecstasy… more»
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Vintage Dumper: 1940 Brockway 220X Dump Truck
Like many manufacturers, the Brockway Motor Company could trace its roots back to the era of carriages. Formed by Willam Brockway in 1875, the company turned its attention to truck production in 1912. Many of their creations were custom… more»
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Original V8: 1957 Chevrolet Cameo
The Chevrolet Cameo shone brightly for a brief four-year period and brought a more civilized and refined edge to a vehicle range that the buying public viewed as a workhorse. It didn’t sell in the volumes that the company… more»
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All Original 1979 Ford Ranchero GT 351
By 1979, Ford knew that the writing was on the wall for the Ranchero. Tightening vehicle regulations and changing buyer tastes meant that it would mark the final year of production. However, it was a good party while it… more»
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Blue-Plate Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
For many purists, the 1972 model year marked the end of an era for the C3 Corvette. It was the final year that Chevrolet offered the car with a chrome front bumper, and it was the start of a… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
It is common for a father and son to share many character traits, but nothing could be further from the truth in the case of Henry and Edsel Ford. While Henry could be charming and generous when the mood… more»
