Regular readers will be aware of my preference for cars that exhibit a history of long-term ownership. That makes this 1961 Ford Thunderbird a vehicle that ticks the right boxes for me. Not only is it an original and… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The original owner of this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette lived many people’s dreams. He walked into his local Chevrolet dealership and ordered this classic with some of the most desirable optional extras. That is something that not everybody gets to… more»
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Rolling U-Code: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
At first glance, you probably thought the same thing as I did when you saw the front of this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda- that it’s not a ’70. While the car is currently wearing a 1972-1974 grille and headlight bezels,… more»
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Turnpike Cruiser: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham
The 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham was a big, powerful, luxurious car that was as close to a Lincoln Continental as you could buy with a Mercury badge on it. Though a mere three inches shorter than the Lincoln, the… more»
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13k Miles! 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Pace Car
When Chevrolet introduced the third-generation Camaro for the 1982 model year, it had little resemblance at all to its predecessor on the outside, although it continued to ride on the General Motors F-Body platform. Its initial reception was overall… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
I have sometimes wondered whether the First Generation Mustang bubble will ever burst. Given the history of these vehicles in the classic market, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon. In fact, I suspect that even when the… more»
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29k Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1981, the curtain was set to drop on Second Generation Chevrolet Camaro production. Tightening emission regulations meant that the Z28 version was no longer the fire-breathing monster that had it had been a mere decade earlier. That didn’t… more»
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Museum Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental
I’m not sure how you feel, but I have always believed that while preserving classic cars is essential, designers and manufacturers never intended their creations to spend their lives as museum pieces. That has been the fate of this… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Taken at face value, this 1961 Ford Thunderbird seems to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It is a two-owner survivor that remains original and unmodified. It has 45,000 original miles on the clock, and its numbers-matching V8… more»
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Barn Find: 1979 Ford E350 Van Pickup Conversion
This 1979 Ford E350 custom van/pickup/RV hauler appears to be similar to a Cabriolet or Centurian conversion but I’m not positive if it is one or not. I don’t see any badges or logos, but it sure is unique…. more»
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Rare Find: 1954 Kaiser Special Two-Door Sedan
There are a lot of great things about the old car hobby, but surely one of them is that rare doesn’t always mean expensive. Case in point: this 1954 Kaiser Special. This two-door is located in Gilbert, Arizona, and… more»
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Original Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has recently removed it from long-term storage. It is an original and unrestored classic that needs very little to take it to the next level. It features no aftermarket additions… more»
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Former Movie Prop: 1958 Edsel Pacer
The Edsel was Ford Motor Company’s biggest product miscue of the 1950s, perhaps of all-time. It was launched during a period of economic uncertainty and the buying public didn’t respond positively. Sales were far below expectations and Ford pulled… more»
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A Few Custom Touches? 1949 Mercury Coupe
When I first spied this ’49 Mercury, I thought “Oh Boy!” a lead sled and a custom too. But on further review, it appears to be neither, it’s just a ’49 Mercury coupe finished in an eye-catching color. But… more»
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Sliding Roof Special: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end of the line for Studebaker in the U.S. was upon us when this 1963 Lark Wagonaire station wagon was assembled. Actually, December 20th of that year was when the last cars rolled off of the South Bend,… more»
2 For 1: Pair of 1967 Pontiacs
Both the LeMans and GTO were part of Pontiac’s mid-size line-up for 1967. The former was the upscale version of the Tempest and the GTO – now a series of its own – covered the performance end of the… more»
