By the early 1970s, the U.S. auto manufacturers were coming out with all sorts of products to defend against the onslaught of fuel-efficient subcompacts originating in Japan and Europe. The Pinto would be Ford’s entrant and it had a… more»
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Triple Carburetors! 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
Man, if you had a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in 1958, you were stylin’! No more beans for breakfast, you were up there in the rarified air with the Monopoly Man. Regardless of its one-time exalted position, this particular Eldorado… more»
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Tri-Five Runner! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Tri-five.” “Fifty-seven Bel Air.” Those phrases just roll off many enthusiasts’ tongues with all the desire and appreciation these cars deserve. Unfortunately, most of them, especially the two-door versions, are out of reach of us mere mortals. This car,… more»
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High 10s! 1971 Chevrolet Nova Drag Racer
Imagine this scenario. You go to your Chevrolet dealer in 1971 and buy yourself a brand new Nova. It’s your driver for the next 12 years, but in 1983 an unfortunate mishap happens and you get hit in the… more»
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Return to Stock? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Far from the first drag car teasing potential buyers with the idea of being returned to stock, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Payson, Illinois poses a more compelling argument than most. Despite its history as a drag racer since… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1975 Buick Regal
Buick introduced the Regal in 1973, a personal luxury version of the mid-size Century. The 2-door coupe would continue through 1997, after which it was only available as a sedan (changing markets). This one-owner 1975 edition from GM’s Colonnade… more»
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Real Deal 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda!
At times, determining the desirability of a classic muscle car can be challenging. The internet is awash with sites loaded with contradictory information, although some people go old-school by resorting to various reference books. Alternatively, you can take a… more»
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Basement Lambo: 1982 Lamborghini Countach Replica
Very rarely do I wish I had six figures worth of idle cash to blow on a project. But this is one of those times, as I have followed the build of this absolutely insane Lamborghini Countach tribute for… more»
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454 Swap: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
It happens occasionally. An owner will be dissatisfied with the performance offered by an original classic. They will choose to upgrade its drivetrain, causing heart palpitations for purists. That has been the fate of this 1967 Chevelle SS 396…. more»
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Tidy Daily Driver: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
The term “affordable daily driver” can mean many things to different people, but it may be a good one to describe this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller refers to it as dependable, suggesting that this relatively rare classic is… more»
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Original 429: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire
Ah, the humble station wagon. Once the preserve of the average family, they have morphed into one of the “must-have” vehicles in the current classic market. Good examples can generate plenty of interest when they hit the market, as… more»
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Copart Cuda: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
What da hey? A Mopar collectible that is available at Copart? How’d that happen? Admittedly, our subject car is a 1970 Barracuda, not a performance-oriented ‘Cuda. Still, even a generic ’70 Barracuda still has mojo in the old car… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1969 Mercury Marauder
The Marauder was a full-size luxury automobile that also passed itself off as a muscle car. Mercury’s choice of names is interesting as the word means “a person engaged in banditry or a related activity”. Two generations of the… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The 1967 model year marked the first significant change for Ford’s iconic First Generation Mustang. While the styling updates appeared largely evolutionary, changes below the skin allowed the company to slot some serious iron under the hood. Previously, buyers… more»
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Orange Crush: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Who had a “crush” on the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass back in the day? If you were in high school in the late 1970s or early 1980s, you probably had a car like this, or one of your friends did…. more»
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V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevy launched its intermediate car, the Chevelle, in 1964 and the Malibu would be the top trim level. With the redesign and downsizing of the 1978 models, the Chevelle name was retired, and the car became just Malibu through… more»
