The postwar period was a time of great achievements in all categories. We were in the atomic age, spirits were high, and anything seemed possible. On the automotive front, racing in any and all forms was wild, innovative, and… more»
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10.9-Second Quarter Mile: 1970 AMC Gremlin
AMC rolled out the Gremlin in 1970 as their response to the rise in subcompact automobile sales spurred by the imports. The Gremlin was a shortened Hornet with a hatchback and the company sold some 671,000 of them in… more»
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Beautiful In Blue: 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
I’ve had a “thing” for this vintage Dodge Dart for a long time. The fact that it’s a convertible just adds to its allure. This one’s a top-drawer 1968 GTS performance model and boy oh boy, it sure looks… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The first thing to cover is that this appears to be a 1971 model, not a 1972 as the seller has it listed. It also has an unusual feature in having a floor-mounted three-speed manual transmission. This 1971 Chevrolet… more»
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The Boatercycle! Custom-Themed Motorcycle
You all know by now that I’m an unusual guy and I love unusual vehicles, those normally offered by factories made by skilled workers. Well, this 19__ (we don’t know the year) “Boatercycle” custom motorcycle is a one-off very… more»
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383 V8 Sleeper! 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The venerable Chevrolet Nova got its first styling refresh in five years in 1973. Some of this was done to accommodate larger bumpers, but other adjustments were needed to feature a new hatchback model. The seller’s car is one… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
Ford launched the Ranchero as a “coupe utility” (Ute) in 1957, and it ran continuously through the 1979 model year. From 1966 forward, the Ranchero was based on the midsize Fairlane/Torino, including the “aerodynamic” 1970-71 models. The seller’s… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1965 Cobra Kit Car
Auto sellers should keep a dictionary handy. Perhaps this Shelby Cobra kit was intended for flower car duty, since it comes with “petals.” And the engine evidently needs somewhere to stay, because it “could be boarded out” to a… more»
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Crate Motor Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Muscle car sales declined in the early 1970s thanks to rising insurance premiums. And demand was also stymied by lower compression ratios to reduce emissions output. So, it’s no surprise that 1973 Plymouth Road Runner sales couldn’t break 20,000… more»
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Barn Find: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Wagon
If you’ve been grumbling that your recent collector car purchases lack a sense of adventure, here’s a chance to test your will. In the words of the seller, this 1974 Ford Gran Torino was “abandoned by tenant at rental… more»
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Parked Since ’71: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
There are many reasons why a classic spends years in hibernation. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 has occupied this spot since 1971 after its recovery from a theft. It is missing its hood but is an otherwise complete classic… more»
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Affordable V8: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
An emerging generation of enthusiasts has changed the classic scene dramatically. While many old hands viewed cars from the 1970s with barely concealed contempt, those new to the scene consider them an affordable entry point into the ownership experience…. more»
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X66 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready… more»
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Fastback Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
It’s amazing what a feature run on the silver screen can do for a car. Pontiac felt the full effect of that action back in ’77 with Smokey and the Bear Bandit- after release, those black Trans Ams started… more»
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Entry-Level Opportunity: 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX
Somewhere along the path of your classic car journey, you probably ought to own a Ford Thunderbird. And there’s no way you can use the excuse, “They didn’t make one that I like,” because T-Birds come in practically every… more»
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455-Powered 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
It was perhaps a harbinger of a sea change in automotive tastes, but the Luxury LeMans two-door hardtop outsold the GTO in 1972: 8,641 to 5,807. Neither was a number to brag about, but the ’70s was the decade… more»
