During the 1960s and 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. A Brougham edition was available for a time which seemed like a bridge between the Polara and Monaco (perhaps like the early… more»
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Before Production Stopped: 1942 Lincoln Zephyr Club Coupe
While war clouds were clearly on the horizon in 1941, Americans were still shocked by the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7 of that year. The idea that we were isolated from hostilities by two great oceans was… more»
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A Little Project: 1950 Crosley
Powel Crosley Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a busy man. He sold countless radios, owned the Cincinnati Reds, and most importantly, sold cars. He sold enough of them that I am never surprised to see one at a car… more»
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50K Mile V6: 1995 Mazda B3000 SE 4×4 Cab Plus
Reverse badge engineering at its finest, this 1995 Mazda B3000 SE 4×4 Cab Plus (Mazda’s version of a Super Cab/Club Cab) started life with the same DNA as a Ford Ranger, in case you were wondering why it looked… more»
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Street Or Strip? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
While it seems many second-generation Chevrolet Camaros are either being preserved or restored back to near-original specs, the owner of this 1979 model has taken a different approach, turning this one into an F-Body that can be enjoyed both… more»
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Your Next Daily Driver? 1965 Rambler Classic 770
For years, American Motors published a comprehensive booklet comparing its products with the competition. It was called “X-Ray,” and various engineers, stylists, and executives introduced the new Ramblers with exhaustive comparative data that showed, more often that not, that… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
It is fair to say that the Corvette finally came of age when Chevrolet dropped a V8 under the hood of the C1 in 1955. The company’s sports car continued to receive ever larger engines, and performance continued to… more»
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Gorgeous and Rare: 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
There was once a time when driving off the lot in a new Packard signaled to the world that you were a success. That was undoubtedly the case when the Caribbean emerged in 1953. Available in Convertible form until… more»
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1 of 1021? 1955 Studebaker President
In 1954, Studebaker and Packard joined forces in a merger designed to continue their relevance. It turned out not to be a match made in heaven and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. But in 1955, they maintained… more»
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Original Leather Interior: 1948 Lincoln Continental With 13k Genuine Miles
This 1948 Lincoln Continental is a stunning car, and its exterior presentation suggests it has undergone a cosmetic refresh. However, that doesn’t extend to the interior that retains its beautiful Blue leather trim in exceptional condition. The engine bay… more»
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True Survivor: 1958 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door Hardtop
Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” philosophy defined Chrysler’s styling during the late 1950s. The buying public suddenly discovered that cars no longer needed to be upright and boxy, with Exner’s pen demonstrating that cars could be low, sleek, and swooping…. more»
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Offers Considered: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is a mystery machine. It is 1-of-6,306 examples of the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition. It has been laid low for years following a transmission issue and needs… more»
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Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»
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Nicely Restored Poncho: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe
When I saw this ’55 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe on the list of Barn Finds cars to write about, I had to snag it. That’s because 40 years ago, my twin brother bought one exactly like this, same colors… more»
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33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
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Packard V8: 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom
I’m instantly transported down to the white sand beaches of Florida with this Coral Pink 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan. It looks like it would be right at home in an old color brochure with people frolicking on the… more»
