What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»
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1942 Cadillac M24 Custom Speedster
If you research a Cadillac M24 you’ll find the designation associated with a flathead V8 engine as used in a Chaffee M24 military tank. Actually, Cadillac’s involvement was more than just contributing and engine, they were also responsible for… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Looking to cash in on the youth movement that had sold a lot of muscle cars in the 1960s, Plymouth created a sportier version of its Valiant compact in 1970. The Duster would share its front clip with the… more»
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1 Of 252! 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD455/4-Speed
The year is 1973 and in the automotive world the times they were a-changin’, with the demand quickly shifting from horsepower and muscle to fuel efficiency and economy. But at any given time in history, whenever there’s a culture… more»
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High School Project: 1955 Chevrolet 3200 Pickup
I will admit to having a few projects that I’m beginning to wonder if they will ever get off the ground. One of them many of you already know about, and that’s the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. This project… more»
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Original Paint: 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger
When the seller located this 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger, it had been sitting in storage for more than two decades. When he dragged it into the light of day, it revealed itself as a solid and original survivor… more»
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1980 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 302 4-Speed Survivor
I promise not to overuse the phrase time capsule when describing this incredible 1980 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT shortbed pickup. You can see for yourselves what a nice truck it is, and by looking at the many photos in… more»
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Former Museum Piece: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The 1968 model year was a landmark one for Oldsmobile’s 442. The car came out of the shadows as the company granted it outright model status rather than viewing it as a performance package for the F-85 or Cutlass… more»
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Tent Find: 1983 Avanti II Coupe
The Avanti was one of Studebaker’s last attempts at staying afloat in the 1960s. But unfortunately, it was too little too late to make much difference and U.S. production ceased at the end of 1963. The brand would continue… more»
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1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback S-Code 390
Another Mustang? Yes, another Mustang, one that might not initially garner much attention. But upon further review, this 1967 GT has a bit of a story and invites questions, so let’s examine further. It’s located in Montello, Wisconsin and… more»
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1 of 300! 1999 Shelby Super Pursuit 360
In 1999, Dodge sold more Durangos than in any other year for their continuous 25-year run that started in 1997. Unless they have a crankin’ year in 2022 or beyond, they’ll never match almost 190,000 in sales from that… more»
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Estate Find: No Reserve 1979 Hurst/Olds
In the 1960s, Oldsmobile often partnered with Hurst Performance to put some of its products in the 442 lines of muscle cars. This led to the production of several special editions that would be known as the Hurst/Olds. These… more»
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S-Code 390: 1969 Ford Mustang Barn Find
After a peak in Mustang production in 1966, Ford’s annual output of the pony cars would decline as more and more competition entered the arena. But the fastback body style would more than hold its own at 45% of… more»
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Parked For 40 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
If this 1967 Mustang Fastback were a living creature, it would probably be rubbing its eyes and trying to determine what the white powder falling from the sky is. That is because while it spent its early life in… more»
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Original Winter Green Paint: 1972 Ford Bronco 302
While the First Generation Ford Bronco failed to make a significant impact in the new car market, they are highly sought today. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is original and unmolested, and nobody has hacked… more»
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1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Project
Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of performing a faithful classic car restoration because they feel constrained by the need to retain that car’s originality. Those individuals crave a project where they can allow their imagination to run… more»
