Two brothers named LoVette owned and operated Manta Cars from 1974-86 which was known for at least three models of kit and component automobiles. The Manta Montage was based on a VW Beetle chassis and drivetrain but looked like… more»
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440-Equipped: 1973 Dodge Challenger
While many classic car enthusiasts are passionate about meticulously restored or original survivors, there is a hardy group whose passions run equally deep but are willing to embrace modified cars for the enjoyment and performance potential that they offer…. more»
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Back Lot Find: 1973 Plymouth Satellite
The Satellite was Plymouth’s top trim level of the mid-size Belvedere beginning in 1965. It would soldier on through three generations before giving way to the Fury nameplate in 1975. This ’73 edition is far from stock in appearance… more»
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New Frame Included! 1967 Pontiac GTO Project
More than once I have lamented the tendency of GM’s 1964-1972 vintage A-body intermediates to turn into “from whence it came”, via rust. The right climatic condition and you can have a pile of cinders on your hands. Convertibles?… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger in mid-1966 as a personal luxury car that would appeal to the muscle car set. The car didn’t go over well in its first two years but took off in 1968-70 as Chrysler redesigned all… more»
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5.0 Liter Van! 1965 Ford Econoline Clubwagon
There was a time if you blindfolded yourself and pitched a horseshoe, you’d probably bean a first-gen (1961-1967) Ford “E” Series (Econoline) van. They were absolutely everywhere to the tune of about 550K assembled. Considering that substantial production number,… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
When you look at the supplied photos of this 1964 Impala SS, you would be forgiven for thinking that you are looking at a restored classic. Nothing could be further from the truth because the paint and panels on… more»
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Springtime Edition Survivor: 1990 Cadillac DeVille
Believe it or not, this “Spring Edition” Cadillac DeVille actually came out in springtime, with a raft of cosmetic upgrades that were likely designed to appeal to one particular demographic. The DeVille shown here isn’t exactly a loved model… more»
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Original Dual-Quad: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Peeking out of this workshop is a project car that could prove to be extremely rewarding. It is a 1961 Corvette, and while its restoration has stalled, the owner supplies many of the parts needed to return this classic… more»
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Factory 302: 1970 Ford Bronco
It is no secret that the First Generation Bronco is one of the strongest performers in today’s classic market. When it was new, it didn’t sell in anything like the volumes that Ford had hoped. Today, the Bronco has… more»
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That Old Black Magic: 1978 Dodge Warlock
If Halloween didn’t deliver enough thrills and chills this year, how about this spooky ride: a 1978 Dodge Warlock. Listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace, this running and driving (but not stopping) pickup can be yours for $5,000…. more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
I’ve talked in previous articles about my admiration for AMC and how they could produce some great cars on a limited budget. As the 1970s rolled into the 1980s, the company’s financial position was a long way from healthy,… more»
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Garage Kept: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
There are times when the lure of the great outdoors can be difficult to resist, and delving into inaccessible locations to escape the hustle-and-bustle of daily life is an attractive prospect. That raises the question of how to reach… more»
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Original 383/4-Speed: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner proves that some pretty exciting classic cars are still hidden in barns begging to be found and returned to our roads. It appears that this beast remains largely untouched since the seller dragged it… more»
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1982 AMC Concord DL Survivor!
I had honestly forgotten what an AMC Concord was until I stumbled across this discovery submitted by Chicago Mikie. The provided images aren’t very good and that was part of the problem (I’ll try to select the best ones)… more»
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Clam Shell Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
“You’ve changed, we’ve changed” is the tagline that Chevrolet used when they introduced their completely redesigned full-size B-body cars for the ’71 model year. One way that Chevy changed was by getting bigger – no word if they thought… more»
