When Chevy’s line of cars was redesigned in 1955, they added two new editions: the upscale Bel Air model and the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon. The latter was based in part on a 1954 Corvette show… more»
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Waiting For 57 Years: 1941 Packard Super-8 180
It’s funny, the second that I spied this 1941 Packard Super-8 Custom 180 I thought, “Looks like a mob staff car!” and then the opening line of the listing proclaims, “This model is often called the “Godfather Packard” as… more»
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SoCal Barn Find: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
UPDATE – This Cadillac barn find has been relisted, but this time the seller has extracted it from the barn to photograph it. We now have a much better look at the car and its overall condition. It’s definitely… more»
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Movie Star Car: 1975 AMC Gremlin
AMC didn’t have deep pockets, so when the imported sub-compacts started to pick up sales steam in the late 1960s, what were they to do? AMC responded by taking its new Hornet and removing 12 inches from the mid-section… more»
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Hot Rod Ute! Modified 1957 Ford Ranchero
The story famously goes that a customer wrote to car companies about how they needed a car to go to church on Sunday, and carry farm equipment on Monday. The “ute” was born, and Chevrolet cornered the market with… more»
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Turbocharged! 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT
The Sunbird was Pontiac’s sub-compact car between 1976-94. It was produced over 2 ½ generations, with the half being a facelift on the 1982-88 editions. The GT joined the line-up in 1986, powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine… more»
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428-CJ Ram Air: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Time can be kinder to some classic cars than to others, and it’s been pretty cruel in the case of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. In its glory days, this was one of the most potent vehicles to wear… more»
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One Owner: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
By 1973, tightening emission regulations were beginning to impact American performance cars. However, there were still some offerings in the market that offered respectable performance. The ’73 Plymouth Road Runner was one of these vehicles, and this one looks… more»
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Trailer Find: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport in 1961 as a limited production performance car with loads of horsepower. For the next year, they elected to go with sporty good looks with a lesser emphasis on what was under the hood…. more»
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79k Original Miles: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
I’ll let you in on a little secret; There’s nothing wrong with buying a classic car that offers a comfortable and luxurious motoring experience. After all, you work hard for your money, so why shouldn’t you enjoy the fruits… more»
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Updated 390 V8: 1975 Ford F250 Ranger XLT
Some classic vehicles are more subtle than others. This 1975 Ford F250 Ranger isn’t exactly “in your face,” but it is a pickup that would make an accomplished tow vehicle. With an upgraded V8 under the hood, it should… more»
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Original Paint: 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe
They don’t make them like they used to. That’s a line that we hear so often, and it could refer to almost anything that we find in our daily lives. However, I can’t imagine driving a new car out… more»
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Parked In ’73: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Pontiac’s big cars were all about size in 1966, a sort of long and even longer model lineup. And while the Catalina was positioned at the bottom of the ’66 Pontiac totem pole, it was still a lot of… more»
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Drop-Top 390 V8 Project: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
From 1960-65, the Comet was Mercury’s compact car offering and lived in the shadows of the Ford Falcon, which sold in much greater numbers. For 1966, Mercury would go in a different direction and promote the Comet to intermediate… more»
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1 of 2 Built: 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS Lingenfelter
This 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a rare bird, supposedly one of two built that received the full “tuned by Lingenfelter” treatment. This fourth generation Camaro is a standout regardless of the additional enhancements as it has just 22,000… more»
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Customized Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet K10 Stepside
Have you ever been sorely tempted by a project, even convinced to look the other way on expensive repairs, if the general appearance just rubbed you the right way? We don’t need a PhD in here to know that… more»
