This 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger is a little gold nugget that proves there are wonderful classics hidden away awaiting liberation. The seller indicates it was parked in 1995, although it may have last seen the road in 2002. Its… more»
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Driving Project: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Some enthusiasts find a roadworthy project candidate irresistible. It allows them time to enjoy their new purchase while prioritizing the tasks required to regain the car’s former glory. That is the chance awaiting the new owner of this 1972… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
When a vehicle manufacturer finds itself on the financial ropes, the sensible approach is to develop a volume-selling model to help it trade its way out of trouble. Studebaker chose a different route, introducing the Avanti in 1962 as… more»
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1950 Chrysler Windsor With “Presto-Matic”
THIS is a Chrysler! I have opined before about the events that have reduced this iconic brand, and corporate namesake, to a minivan and an eighteen-year-old four-door sedan several times before. Yes, it’s a bit of a rant, but… more»
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Affordable Project: 1968 Pontiac LeMans
Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging, with some ticking more of the right boxes than others. Affordability can be a guiding factor, as can how complicated the build will likely be. This 1968 Pontiac LeMans shows promise… more»
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Off-Road Warrior: 1959 Willys/Jeep CJ-5
The Willys CJ series of offroad vehicles had an impressive post-war run of 42 years. CJ stood for Civilian Jeep and evolved from the war effort transports that served our military (and country) so well. This CJ-5 is from… more»
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Parked Since 1980! 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Borrowing a glamorous cue from the iconic Greyhound Scenicruiser, Oldsmobile made all the neighbors jealous with its glass roof-paneled Vista Cruiser wagons from 1964 to 1977. This shiny blue and white 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser in Hudson, New Hampshire… more»
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Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
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Droptop Tribute! 1970 Plymouth Superbird Convertible
My near obsession with wing cars began back in 1970 when I was only 5 or 6 years old and saw a Superbird parked in the lot at Harding Mall, a long-gone shopping center in Nashville close to where… more»
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Stored 22 Years: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»
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Rare D-500 Powered 1961 Dodge Polara Convertible!
1961 didn’t go down as a very good year for Dodge, with overall sales plummeting more than half from the previous year, pushing the company from sixth down to ninth place in the U.S. market. But fast-forward more than… more»
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Original Paint Driver: 1986 Jeep CJ7 Renegade
Is there a way a Jeep is supposed to “look?” Whatever vibe a vintage CJ is supposed to strike, this 1986 Renegade appears to have it in spades. The Wrangler was never meant to be a “pretty” vehicle but… more»
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Clean Manual Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a hard-to-define quality that some cars have which can seemingly justify a high asking price. The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 “notchback” coupe is looking for $27,900 for his clean four-eyed ‘Stang, which is a… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Many Bow-Tie enthusiasts will find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It is the last of the desirable chrome-bumper models, it sports a relatively rare and stunning paint shade, and its engine bay houses a big-block backed by a four-speed… more»
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Still In The Family: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Often sellers will try to make a big deal about a one-family-owned car when, in reality, only some twisted variation on “Ancestry” would prove that to be true. Today’s subject car, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible, however, is legitimate… more»
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One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»
