I have always appreciated FoMoCo’s “Panther” based cars, specifically the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. They are both fine examples of simplicity and durability. They’re easy to find these days because they were assembled in significant volumes…. more»
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Ranger Redesign: 2001 Mazda B2500 SX
You can see the unique Mazda bed sides and front fenders in the photo above. This era of Mazda’s B-series pickups was basically a Ford Ranger, built in St. Paul, Minnesota, but it had a few unique styling touches… more»
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390 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 AMC AMX
The original American Motors AMX (1968-70) was a GT-style performance car whose roots were tied to the new Javelin pony. It was a 2-seat hardtop whose only similar competitor might have been the Chevrolet Corvette. Located in Crest Hill,… more»
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J-Code Highboy: 1976 Ford F-250 4×4
While not a survivor, at least cosmetically, this Bicentennial-year Ford Highboy is one good-looking truck. The seller touts the silver paint as being somewhat rare, and the attached Marti Report says this is one of 638 with this paint… more»
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Running Project: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
The Coronet officially became Dodge’s mid-size car in 1965 (B-body). Followed by the Charger in 1966, the Coronet R/T arrived in 1967 as one of Mopar’s hot new muscle cars. In production through 1970, the Coronet R/T came with… more»
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Cheap Running Motorhome! 1967 Winnebago
While the prime season for traveling might be nearing an end for some families, there may still be a few weeks left in other parts of the country to enjoy nice weather and more sunshine before winter sets in. … more»
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1962 Buick Skylark Convertible 4-Speed
I’ve only owned one Buick, and it was a head-scratcher for a 17-year-old. I had a 1971 Buick Electra 225, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned, and it was only $750 in 1980 when I got it. A… more»
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Taking a cue from pragmatic Ford color-namers (is there an official term for that?), Oldsmobile called this color “Yellow.” Not Sunshine Yellow or Lemon Chiffon or anything fancy. Just plain ol’ Yellow. This last year of the third-generation 1977… more»
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Running Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There’s certainly no shortage of cars running around nowadays that used a basic model restored into a clone of a higher-performance offering, with the Chevrolet Chevelle being a popular vehicle to take an entry-level example and turn it into… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies from 1955 to 1957, few were perhaps more popular than the Bel Air Sport Coupe. In 1957, the year the tailfins sprouted, Chevrolet built more than 168,000 copies of the Sport Coupe wearing Bel Air… more»
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Real LS6 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
In 1970, Chevrolet introduced a new big-block V8 displacing 454 cubic inches. The LS6 version produced 450 horsepower, and Chevelle Super Sports equipped with one are considered Holy Grail automobiles today. The seller purchased this black-on-black version from the… more»
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Serious Fins: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Some readers may disagree, but I’ve always felt that the 1959 Cadillac almost defined the fins trend of the 1950s. I acknowledge that Virgil Exner accentuated the feature as part of his “Forward Look” philosophy. Still, there is something… more»
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Modern Hemi-Powered 1954 Chrysler Imperial
We can call this baby “Black Bart” because it has a dark, foreboding presence. But this 1954 Imperial Newport has a lot more than that going on, as it has undergone significant modernization (more on that to follow). There… more»
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Rare Opportunity: 1965 Ford Mustang A-Code GT
“Oh, good. There are still some cars out there to be found that aren’t total rust-bucket basket cases.” That might be what runs through your mind spying this 1965 Mustang coupe, for sale in Los Angeles. And how could… more»
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20th Anniversary: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
“You didn’t forget, right? Oh, not again. It’s an important anniversary.” People can say that about milestones that happen in a marriage, and car lovers can echo such sentiments, with significant models or packages coming out to celebrate milestone… more»
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360 V8 Powered: 1980 Dodge Mirada
The Dodge Mirada succeeded the Magnum, which had already replaced the Charger in the personal luxury category. Neither attempt was overly successful, and the Mirada was in the mix for just four years. It shared the J-platform used by… more»
