Ford treated its hot Mustang “pony car” to a styling refresh in 1967, though the car was still unmistakably a Mustang. Sales dropped by more than 20%, but that was largely due to the arrival of a plethora of… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Every auto company seemed to be getting in on the compact car craze in the early sixties. Some manufacturers went with the traditional “large car” layout and just shrunk everything. Chevrolet tried to emulate the VW “Bug” with their… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen replaced the Dart as the Chrysler division’s compact car for the second half of the 1970s. Its badge-engineered companion was the Plymouth Volare, and both automobiles were in production from 1976 to 1980. The seller has… more»
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One Owner: 2003 Pontiac Aztek AWD
The golden rule in vehicle styling is that if a designer can’t create a vehicle that is achingly beautiful, it should at least look inoffensive. Pontiac achieved that goal on many occasions but was lampooned when it released the… more»
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Four Carburetors: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevrolet Corvair was one of the most unusual (if not the most unusual) U.S. produced automobiles of the 1960s. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, it was unlike anything else on the market – sans the Volkswagen Beetle. It… more»
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Nose Job: 1949 Studebaker Starlight
Everybody has their likes and dislikes when it comes to particular features on classic cars, and what one enthusiast considers great styling might not be appreciated by the next person that comes along. This 1949 Studebaker Starlight coupe is… more»
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Cheap Royal Knight: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino SS
If someone were so inclined, they could easily write a book about Special Edition vehicles in automotive history. However, such a book would make “War and Peace” look like a spot of light reading. This 1980 Chevrolet El Camino… more»
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67k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Some classics have so many positive attributes that isolating one as its most outstanding is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. It has belonged to the same owner since 1967 and has clocked… more»
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Mostly Stock 6-Speed: 1997 Pontiac Trans AM WS6
The 4th-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am represented a dramatic re-styling of the classic GM muscle car. It seemed like a Batmobile available in your local Pontiac showroom; in higher-spec trims like this one, with the WS6 package, the requisite… more»
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Needs TLC: 1969 Opel GT 1.9L 4 Speed Manual
The styling of Opel’s GT, like the C3 Corvette, was inspired by the Mako Shark and its 1965 sibling, the Mako Shark II. The Sharks were designed in-house at GM, under Bill Mitchell’s watchful eye. By 1968, both the… more»
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Same Owner 33 Years: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 with its E-body platform developed especially for it and the Dodge Challenger. But market tastes were changing, and the decline in demand in the performance sector led to… more»
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His & Hers? 1928 Auto Red Bug Pair
I have previously described some classics as representing motoring at its most basic, but the 1928 Auto Red Bug takes that concept to the extreme. Don’t be fooled by the appearance, because these were genuinely roadworthy motor vehicles in… more»
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383 Stroker: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Even if you adopt an optimistic outlook, it is fair to say that Chevrolet’s 1983 Camaro Z28 was not a potent classic. The company continued to grapple with strategies to extract performance from V8 motors hampered by tight emission… more»
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Stunning 1975 Buick Century Free Spirit Pace Car Edition
In modern times, we don’t generally think of Buick as a performance vehicle worthy of being a pace car for motorsport, but back in the day, Buick had some interesting things going. The car we see today is listed… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 40K Mile 1994 Cutlass Ciera
I’m sure many of you will recall Oldsmobile’s tagline “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile“, which was launched in the late eighties. Well, I spied this 1994 Cutlass Ciera and thought, “Dang it; that is my father’s Oldsmobile,” and he had… more»
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Extensive History: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
The Formula S was the performance version of the Plymouth Barracuda before there was the ‘Cuda. It was offered from 1965 to 1969 and usually included a small-block V8 with a sportier handling package. This 1966 edition is a… more»
