In 1961, Ford released a new F-100 with an “integral cab and body.” Today, Ford fans call these trucks the “unibody,” but whatever they were called, they only stuck around for three model years. Since the cab and bed… more»
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Beautiful Original Interior: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Persian Sand Iridescent. Is that a great name for a “Standard of the World” paint color or what? And what a beautiful color it is. Sort of a dusty purplish, pinkish mauve metallic that looks stunning on all those… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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Does Not Run: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
I’m just finishing up a book titled The Lincoln Motorcar: The Complete History of an American Classic, written by the late Thomas Bonsall. Mr. Bonsall came to the same conclusion that many luxury cars buyers of the postwar period… more»
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Super Sleeper Sedan: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Some enthusiasts go to great lengths to make sure their high-performance auto also looks fast and intimidating, even when sitting still, but those who opt for the sleeper appearance have a totally different mindset. They choose a somewhat ordinary… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
The idea of the Chevrolet Lumina Z34 as a high-performance machine is one that didn’t exactly take hold when the car was introduced in the early 90s. While it was intended to be seen a top-of-the-line model with some… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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Not Quite a Prince: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
Taming the excess of Virgil Exner’s original Valiant design took about four years, the effect of that “taming” amounting to lower-profile wedges, swales, rolls, and protrusions. They’re still there – just in subdued form. Despite its economy niche, the… more»
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350hp/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
It is fair to say that Ford caught the rest of the motor industry by surprise when it unveiled the Mustang. Considered by many to be a niche vehicle, its sales tally proved jaw-dropping, forcing other manufacturers to follow…. more»
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45k Original Miles: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Few cars have made their mark on history like the Pontiac GTO. It is widely credited with spawning the muscle car era, and while the marque is little more than a distant memory, the GTO remains one of the… more»
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1 of 1,986: 1970 Pontiac GTO 455 V8
Muscle car sales had begun to fade in 1970, and the market “founder” – the Pontiac GTO – was no exception. The hottest engine offered was now the 455 cubic inch V8, and just 2,227 copies went into 1970… more»
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Solid Driver Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger 318
This 1971 Dodge Challenger is a running, driving project that offers an affordable entry into classic Mopar ownership. Powered by a 318 V8, it’s described as a solid car overall with some expected floor and trunk repairs needed, but… more»
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Mopar Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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Impressive Older Restoration: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I was telling my doctor recently that every time I see a beautifully restored 2-seater Thunderbird, my heart skips a beat. Being about the same age, my doctor said it was nothing to worry about and that I was… more»
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High-Impact Muscle: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-Speed
This 1971 Dodge Charger R/T is a rare, high-impact muscle car finished in eye-catching Citron Yella and powered by its U-code 440 Magnum V8. Listed here on eBay by S & S Classic Cars in Bee Spring, Kentucky, this… more»
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521 Stroker V8! 1972 Ford Ranchero Squire
“Ranchero: The pickup car.” Even Ford’s marketing team couldn’t come up with a name for this conglomeration of body styles of a car with a pickup bed grafted on the back. Or, a modified station wagon where the rear… more»
