Although the Fox-platform Ford Mustang and Mercury Capri were both introduced in 1979, the latter wasn’t as popular, and production ceased in 1986, while the similar-bodied third-generation Mustang carried on until ’93. While the Ford counterpart also offered a… more»
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68K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Second-generation Firebirds have developed a strong following in recent years, and original examples are getting harder to find. This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, now listed on craigslist, is presented as a one-owner survivor with just 68,000 original miles and… more»
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Stored 20+ Years: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed
One of my favorite recent opening photos, this Pinto wagon does need a bit of service after having been stored since 2005. Ahhhh, 2005, to go back 20+ years. What’s the first thing you’d do? I mean, other than… more»
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Kammback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet entered the subcompact car market in 1971 with the (what would become troubled) Vega. It had a seven-year run and found two million customers. Popular was the Vega 2-door station wagon, marketed as the “Kammback”. The seller has… more»
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Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
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Fresh 454 V8 Muscle: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
When General Motors redesigned and downsized its mid-size automobiles, the Chevrolet Chevelle dropped its main name. From 1978 forward, the intermediate was simply called a Malibu, the previous upgraded version of the Chevelle (that name had been around since… more»
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Heavy Chevy: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Produced for just two years (1971 and 1972), the Heavy Chevy was a “poor man’s” version of the Chevelle Super Sport. Heavy on graphics but light on creature comforts, it was a budget-minded muscle car whose main requirement was… more»
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Ready for Restoration! Oliver HG-68 Hi-Crop
Oliver’s history stretches back to 1857, when it sold plows made from chilled metal, which resisted abrasion and lasted longer. In time, manufacturers began attaching implements to the new-fangled tractor, boosting sales of both products. Oliver expanded its repertoire… more»
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Running V8 Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Named in honor of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was a staple in the Ford lineup from 1955 to 1970. At first, it was the top model, but the Galaxie took over those honors in 1959. The seller… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
There is a fear among enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually dry up. That is understandable, but, as the eternal optimist, I look at cars like this 1966 Ford Mustang and feel the future remains… more»
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Running Red Hauler: 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed
When Ford introduced the F-Series line of trucks in 1948, they were founding an institution that has shown no signs of letting up. Of course, the King Ranch you can buy off the lot today has little in common… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was usually Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car during its lengthy run from 1957 to 2005. In the 1960s, it rode on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina, providing passengers with more legroom and a smoother ride. This third-generation “Bonney”… more»
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Needs TLC: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
For some reason, I rarely think of a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham from the 1980s as a car that needs work. I just assume that they’ve been taken care of, maintained, loved, washed, kept in a garage, etc. This is… more»
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Running 4-Speed Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
As with most projects, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has both pros and cons to consider, one of the former being that the engine and transmission are still factory components. It’s also currently running, and it’s a convertible, so I’m… more»
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Cheap V8 Project: 1968 Ford Torino GT
It is often said that we only get what we pay for, a fact perfectly demonstrated by this 1968 Ford Torino GT. The seller’s price looks dirt-cheap, but the buyer faces a mountain of work before it returns to… more»
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Barn Find! 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Early Ford fans can name plenty of favorites – the revolutionary v8-equipped ’32, a hot rod icon even today; the ’37 with its dramatic grille restyle; the refined ’39 – the first year of hydraulic brakes; and the modernized… more»
