The Mercury badge was aimed at buyers aspiring to luxury but looking for affordability. As part of Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division, Mercury offered a dizzying range of options in the 1950s. The Montclair was considered the top of the line,… more»
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26k Barn Find! 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup
Mechanically refurbished and running “excellent… per 1952 standards,” this 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup in Durango, Colorado served one family for nearly 70 years! The sturdy Willys sat in a field much of that time, but accumulated minimal rust. With… more»
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Desert Find: 1936 Dodge Pickup Truck
If only this pickup truck could talk, can you imagine the interesting stories it might tell? There are 86 years of history wrapped up in the sheet metal before us, and yet we know little about the truck because… more»
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8-Passenger Sedan: 1951 DeSoto Custom
In 1951, DeSoto offered two “stretch” versions of their sedans that added 14 inches of wheelbase to the middle. There was the 9-passenger Suburban with a third bench seat, plus the 8-passenger sedan with jump seats for two in… more»
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First Year V8: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
Suspenders anyone? Not if your name was Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen. Elevated to the head of GM’s Pontiac division in 1956, his marching orders were to spruce up and modernize Pontiac’s image which meant stainless steel hood suspenders were going… more»
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1-of-55: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Super Stock
While many vehicle manufacturers continue to produce high-performance models, they usually perform a careful balancing act. The cars in question must provide their owners with something special when the pedal hits the metal or when the roads turn twisting…. more»
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Chassis Swap Needed: 1956 Chrysler 300B
Before there was the Pontiac GTO, you had the Chrysler 300 “Letter Series” cars, the real forerunners of the muscle car movement. But they were big, luxurious automobiles that were a sub-series of the opulent New Yorker. The 300B… more»
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Fresh 350: 1978 Chevrolet K20 Silverado Camper Special
Finding an accomplished tow vehicle that can also take you deep into the wilderness can be challenging, but that is what awaits the buyer of this 1978 Chevrolet K20 Silverado Camper Special. Its presentation is quite tidy for a… more»
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1 of 15: 1978 Sceptre 6.6S
If you were looking for a car that no one else would have, the Sceptre 6.6S would have to be it. Only 15 were ever built, who knows how many survive today, and this one is said to be… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1967 Nova Sport Coupe
Wow. You’re looking at a sharp ’67 Nova Sport Coupe survivor with the word “original” used many times in its description. The seller says it has 52,821 original miles, plus the original engine, transmission, rear end, paint, and interior… more»
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1 of 100: 1953 Packard Henney Limousine
In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»
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Superb Suburban! 1960 Plymouth Custom Wagon
Wow! That’s all I could say when I first spied this 1960 Plymouth Custom Suburban – these just don’t turn up that often and rarely in this condition. This wagon is stunning in all of its early ’60s Mopar… more»
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Chevy V8 Power! 1955 International S-100
International Harvester, long known for its work in agricultural and construction equipment, was also in the truck business. Pickup trucks were part of the sales portfolio from the early part of the 20th Century through 1975. This 1955 S-100… more»
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Camper Special: 1975 Chevrolet C-20
GM’s full-size C/K trucks were redesigned in 1973 and the transports would stick around (with changes) through 1987. They were often referred to as the “Square Bodies” because of their boxy shapes. This ’75 edition has both the Cheyenne… more»
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Former 409 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport version of the Chevy Impala became so popular that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Though most any engine could be ordered in an SS – including an inline-six – the rarest was probably… more»
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Workhorse: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4
Full-sized sport utility trucks are a spectacular vehicle genre. Great parts availability, custom options, convertible tops, easy-care interiors, and sheer competence are driving market popularity – and prices. But unlike many niches of the vintage vehicle market, unrestored examples… more»
