This 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda demonstrates the importance of not judging a book by its cover. It looks pretty rough and ready, but the news is positive when we delve below the surface. The seller states that it is rock-solid,… more»
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Original Big-Block: No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a genuine barn find. It’s a sad, sorry sight, but it appears that this classic started life with a big-block under the hood. Returning it to its former glory will not be for… more»
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340 V8 Tribute? 1972 Plymouth Scamp
The first Plymouth Scamp was that Chrysler division’s version of the Dodge Dart Swinger. It was produced from 1971 to 1976 and shouldn’t be confused with the Scamp compact pickup from the next decade. Unlike the Swinger, the Scamp… more»
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1 of 499: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
The Boss 429 was a special Ford Mustang model only offered in 1969 and 1970. Production numbers were low, and fewer than 500 were built in 1970. Its 429 cubic inch V8 was conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, and… more»
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7 HP Gas Powered Lusse Bumper Car
In a way, the thought of vintage bumper cars sort of brings back painful memories from my childhood, as operators often called me out for crashing them too aggressively as a youngster in the seventies on the Dodgem ride… more»
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Running Project: 1984 AMC Eagle
The original concept for the Eagle arose not from AMC’s marketing department, but from Roy Lunn, one of the company’s engineers. Lunn thought that some Jeep buyers rarely or never used their vehicles off-road; instead, the Jeep’s 4WD system… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead. The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»
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Former Driving School Trainer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Earning the title of best-selling car of the year for half a decade straight is no small feat, but the Ford Taurus proudly claimed that victory between 1992 and 1996. Though the sedan served as a great family-style automobile… more»
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454 V8 Stalled Restoration: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 model year was the last for the Chevrolet Corvette with chrome bumpers in the rear. Due to changing safety requirements, the rear end received the “Endura” treatment the following year. And the 454 cubic inch V8 was… more»
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Vintage Flying Toy Helicopter: Cox Sky Copter
Although drones have become commonplace and taken over as a favorite modern flying toy on kids’ Christmas wish lists, I’m guessing that most adolescents in past decades would have been thrilled to find something unusual under the tree that… more»
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Notchback Swap Project: 1982 Ford Mustang
It’s amazing how much a bodystyle can help to improve your perception of a car. Take the notchback Mustang, for example. We obviously know the eight-cylinder notch is one of the more sought-after Fox bodies out there, but even… more»
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Never Run 409 V8! 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala
In 1958, to celebrate their 50th year in the car business, each division of General Motors fielded a “halo” car. At Chevy, it was the Impala (technically part of the Bel Air series). The Impala was offered only as… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet got into the mid-size automobile market in 1964 with the Chevelle. The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model and dominated sales. With a restyle in 1966, the Sport Sedan body style was added (Chevy-speak for 4-door hardtop). That offering… more»
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Barn Find Fastback: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Anyone who has spent any time around early Mustangs know exactly where they rust—everywhere. That’s why it’s important to look past the sunbaked paint to the solid sheetmetal on this 1966 2+2 barn find. The seller, who is located… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1998 Pontiac Firebird
This 1998 Pontiac Firebird seems to deliver most of the attributes enthusiasts seek in a classic. It is a one-owner vehicle with a low odometer reading. It presents well and is loaded with factory options. The only thing it… more»
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Rough Ragtop: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»
