So, what’s under the tarp, you ask? Well, logically, it’s the trashed folding top for this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain convertible, but I think full visual disclosure would be better. Regardless, this is a neat find, a car that doesn’t… more»
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Mexican Carry-All: 1976 Ford B100
Now this is something we don’t see every day: a Mexican market Ford B100, basically a 3-door Bronco that the U.S. never got. However, this truck is a touch rarer owing to its deletion of the unusual third door… more»
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Golden Olive Colonnade: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Made for only three model years, 1973, 1974, and 1975, the first-generation Pontiac Grand Am is a car that we (or I) rarely see in person anymore. It probably has Pontiac’s most unique grille configuration and is my personal… more»
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World’s Finest? 1969 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX was an upscale mid-size muscle car sold as a separate series from 1967 to 1971. It was the big brother to the budget Road Runner that arrived in 1968. Like the Dodge Charger and Coronet R/Ts,… more»
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A Bargain? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Clone
Clones versus originals. A subject much debated by car folks! This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has been converted with some Road Runner parts into a cosmetic clone of one, and it’s even been given some improvements over the original. This… more»
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Pine Needles Included! 1965 Rambler Classic 770
Between 1961 and 1966, the Classic was the “bread and butter car” of American Motors, sandwiched between the compact American and luxury Ambassador. The cars received a major facelift in 1965, making them more similar in size to cars… more»
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1975 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 W/440 V8
Said to be from North Carolina, this Ramcharger is a #11 on a 1-10 scale of desirability for these unique SUVs, for its apparent condition and the engine under the hood. This 1975 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 with a 440… more»
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Loaded 57K-Mile 1967 Chrysler New Yorker 440 V8
Roger Taylor of the rock group Queen could very well have been referring to this 1967 Chrysler New Yorker when he wrote and sang “I’m in Love with My Car” on the band’s album A Night at the Opera…. more»
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Supercharged Stingray! 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
In pure stock form, the 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is considered one of the more mundane performers from the C3 era, and it’s not one of the years that’s particularly sought after by collectors. However, there’s not much left mechanically… more»
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Super Cruiser! 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
With 223″ of overall length, riding on a 126″ wheelbase, and tipping the scales at over 4,200 lbs., I would deem this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible a “Whammer-jammer”. It’s existentially big, and even bigger visually. The seller refers to… more»
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Worth Saving? Trio of Early Mercury Cougars
In the 1967 model year, competition came to the hot “pony car” market that Ford had owned nearly 100% for the prior two years. The new faces on the scene were the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Forward Look Find: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
While many folks today associate Chrysler’s “Forward Look” campaign with the noteworthy 1957 model year, it really started with the overhauled 1955-56 products. Plymouth especially benefited from the modern changes, building more than 700,000 automobiles in 1955. The Belvedere… more»
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49k Mile 1979 Ford Granada Coupe
The Ford Granada was just past the halfway point in its lifespan in 1979, with production beginning in 1975 and ending in 1982, after well over two million units were manufactured during the car’s highly successful 8-year run. With… more»
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Post-War Compact: 1953 Kaiser Henry J Corsair Deluxe
The Henry J was the brainchild of Henry J. Kaiser, of Kaiser-Frazier automobile prominence, created with the main intention of attracting budget-minded buyers. There’s an interesting story about how this car was initially inexpensive, as Kaiser-Frazer received a government… more»
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Supercharged Luxury: 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Although the name had been around at Buick for quite some time, the Park Avenue didn’t earn its place as a separate model in the brand’s lineup until 1991, and that was only after the popular Electra was discontinued. … more»
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Simply Stunning: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
The late Peter Allen penned a song many years ago entitled “Everything Old is New Again.” The automotive industry has encapsulated that theme on many occasions. In the early 2000s, several European and Japanese manufacturers introduced Convertibles with a… more»
