When Ford introduced the Thunderbird, it was meant to compete with the Corvette, but ended up carving out its own niche. Rather than being a sports car with some luxury features, the Thunderbird was a luxury car with some… more»
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Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»
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4X4 Fabulous! 1968 Ford F250
Ford in Hi-Def? That’s what I wondered when I first glimpsed this 1968 Ford F250 4X4. The clarity of the images is just outrageous (and the truck ain’t half bad either!). Whether it’s the astronomical heights obtained by muscle… more»
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Runs Great! 1968 Pontiac Ventura Hardtop Coupe
Record Pontiac’s Ventura for 1968 as another home run for ’60s GM styling. This 1968 Pontiac Ventura Hardtop Coupe in Frisco, Texas comes to market here on eBay where at least 15 bidders have elevated its market value beyond… more»
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Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan
It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»
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Corvette 327 Powered 1964 Chevrolet El Camino!
Realizing the success that Ford was experiencing from their Ranchero coupe utility offering, Chevrolet introduced the new El Camino in 1959 as a competitor, although the Ranchero got a 2-year head start. The El Camino was embraced by the… more»
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Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»
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El Camino Conversion! 1975 Chevrolet Vega
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact car market in the early 1970s. While it was innovative in many ways, the car got a bad rap for its troublesome engine and premature rusting. Sedans, hatchbacks, and even… more»
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Cheap Muscle? 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
Well, maybe “muscle” is the wrong word with only around 150 horsepower on tap, but you know what I mean. This 1977 Plymouth Road Runner is a different bird than the originals, there’s no question about it. This one… more»
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67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»
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Orange Crush! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1977 model year would be a banner one for Chevrolet in that the Corvette reached a new sales record. Nearly 50,000 copies of the popular sports car were built, a number that would only be bested two times… more»
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Best Listing Ever? 1977 Chevrolet Blazer
One of the biggest struggles in reviewing sale candidate old cars is the listings. Some are endless in their micro-nausea detail, others are schizo in the way that they hop all over the place, and occasionally, they are dismissive… more»
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Running Project! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When the Chevrolet Camaro was introduced as a 1967 model, Trans Am racing was in its heyday, and adding the Z28 option got the buyer a race-worthy performance package right from the factory. The first-generation Z28 came with an… more»
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Super Sport Sedan! 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
After Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958, it didn’t take long for the company to follow up with a new performance package, the SS (or “Super Sport”). Though the Super Sport package eventually made it to other models, the… more»
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Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305
Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»
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1 of 261: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 4-Speed
It took eight years to get there, but the 1973 editions would be the best-selling of the Dodge Chargers. Performance options were de-emphasized in favor of style and creature comforts, a move that resonated well with buyers. This ’73… more»
