The seller of this good-looking 1970 AMC Gremlin says that they are the third owner and their original intention was to put a V8 under the hood but decided against that the longer they had it and spent time… more»
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Backyard Find: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH
This is a curious listing for a desirable car: it’s a 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo, and it was supposedly pulled from a Long Island backyard where it’s been parked since 1996. The Omni GLH is a pocket rocket… more»
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Compact V8 Wagon: 1965 Ford Falcon Squire
We find Ford Country Squire station wagons all of the time; the late ’60s and early ’70s behemoths are popular right now. Ford Falcon Squires? Not so much so, they seem to be a lot rarer today and it’s… more»
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Show Car: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Oldsmobile Starfire has an interesting history, having been made for the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and even into 1980 when the name was retired. It wasn’t a continuous production run which is the interesting part for me. The seller… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s hard to believe now, but the Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start in 1953-55 and was in danger of being canceled. Fortunately, the availability of a V8 engine and manual transmission after the first two years… more»
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Rusty Gold? 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
If you’re looking for a rare Dodge Challenger to restore (besides a ’71 Hemi) convertible), you might want to consider the ’74 Rallye. That was the last model year for the “pony car” and the only year that a… more»
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Highly Awarded: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When an owner lists a classic car for sale, and you have to scroll through a selection of photos of certificates, awards, and commendations before you reach pictures of the vehicle itself, you can be sure you’re dealing with… more»
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Parked In ’93: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Based on Chrysler’s E-Body platform, Dodge introduced their First Generation Challenger in 1970. Its first year of production stands as its most successful. In this model year, the company also produced the SE or Special Edition version. These rate… more»
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Hi-Po 289! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 K-Code
This one, on the surface, is a bit confusing. It’s listed as a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 “K-Code” which means a hi-performance 289 CI V8 engine is in store. It’s confusing, though, because the Ford sales brochure makes no… more»
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Older Restoration? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The performance-minded SS 396 was a popular part of the Chevy Chevelle portfolio in the late 1960s. It started as an option after the Chevelle’s introduction in 1964, then became a series of its own for 1966-68 before reverting… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
While Lee Iacocca is widely revered as the father of the Mustang and the driving force behind the K-Car that saved Chrysler from financial oblivion, it seems that history has looked less favorably upon his beloved Pinto. Until recently,… more»
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429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra
Reading the supplied Marti Report for this 1970 Ford Torino Cobra reveals that this car has more tricks in its bag than mere good looks. The owner has recently spent a considerable sum to return this Cobra to its… more»
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1 of 1,500: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last entrant into the pony car field in 1970, more than five years after the Plymouth Barracuda set the stage (beating the Ford Mustang to market by 16 days). Dodge built more than 165,000… more»
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Driver Quality Classic: 1992 GMC Typhoon
It’s rare to find a project-grade version of a collectible vehicle. As supply decreases of “affordable” cars and trucks that are moderately desirable, it can begin to feel like these vehicles have either all been restored or were never… more»
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Garaged 55 Years! 1967 Mercury Comet Caliente
Mercury’s Comet changed from the compact Ford Falcon platform to the intermediate Ford Fairlane platform for model year 1966, and Mercury’s entry-level offering traded its budget-minded focus for a more upscale and sportier place in the market. This 1967… more»
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Gentleman Jim Special! 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
In the mid-1970s, General Motors dabbled in offering luxury pickup trucks to its customers. An existing market had already been established given the success of the Chevy El Camino, which was considered a “gentlemen’s” pick-up on a car chassis…. more»
