It’s always risky for an automaker to modify a body shape that’s proven highly successful, especially when that lineup was the tri-five Chevrolets that flew off dealer lots between 1955 and 1957. Chevy knew it had big shoes to… more»
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Low Mile Z28: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
General Motors updated the F-Body platform for the 1982 model year, and this redesign lasted 10 years before the Camaro and Firebird received their next update. Today we have an example from about the midpoint of that cycle, a… more»
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Desirable Early Example: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some classics have desirable attributes, but negative features can offset them. This 1981 DMC DeLorean fits into that mold. It has a long ownership history and only 36,000 miles on its odometer. The fact that it is an early… more»
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Running Pony Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The early 1970s were full of cars wearing distinctive paint colors. Case in point was Hemi Orange, one of the “Hi-Impact” colors offered by the Chrysler Corp. This 1972 Dodge Challenger wears Hemi Orange where it counts and below… more»
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No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some owners hold onto a classic for decades, only selling when it has deteriorated beyond the point of no return. The seller bought this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible in 1989, and the build stalled before it even started…. more»
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Rebuilt 350: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Some project candidates hide their light under a bushel, and this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible is one of them. Beyond the tired paint, the car is solid and could be ideal for someone looking for a first project… more»
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Supercharged Pro-Street: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet described the second-generation Camaros as a “Super Hugger” from the ground up. With a lower stance and a redesigned rear suspension, they claimed it hung right in with the Corvette. I believe the second-generation models are among the… more»
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Muscle Car Icon: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
Dodge hit a home run with its second-generation Charger, which debuted in 1968. While the 1966-1967 first-generation Charger featured a muscular, sloping fastback design, the second generation went for an in-your-face, aggressive “Coke bottle” body style with hidden headlights…. more»
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Cheap V8 Transportation: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
This 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon has certainly seen better days. It’s cosmetically-challenged, to say the least, and it shows a healthy 200,000 miles on the odometer. The seller, thankfully, recognizes what it is and deploys a fair amount of… more»
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Hot Hatch: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
When we talk about vintage European sports cars or fire-breathing muscle cars, the reaction is usually the same: it’s a an impressive specimen, and one that demands our respect. And while these cars certainly deserve the admiration they receive,… more»
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1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Convertible Survivor
“Classic, Conservative, Distinctive.” That’s what the 1959 Lincoln brochure called the new Continental. One look at this example, and you’ll see not only those qualities but also the breeze-in-your-hair appeal of a beautiful drop-top. This classic Mark IV convertible… more»
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Simple Beauty: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe
You’ve heard the story about the guy who bought a car, was forced to sell it, and never got over it? That’s how things went down with the ‘51 Chevy I briefly owned back in 2014. Seeing other 51s,… more»
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Farm Fresh Stovebolt: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The race to see which automaker could design the first all-new postwar pickup truck was won by GM. GM introduced the Chevrolet “Advance Design” line of pickup trucks in June 1947 as a half-year model update to the previous… more»
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One of One: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
This is a special Road Runner. 2,128 Road Runner Convertibles were built in 1969. 1 of 7 with the D21 option, 4-speed transmission, and air conditioning. It has a numbers-matching 383 cubic-inch engine, an A-833 transmission, and the highly… more»
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Faded Glory: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z
The International Race of Champions (IROC) was a racing series that brought together top drivers from different motorsports, put them in identical cars, and then waved the green flag to determine who was the best behind the wheel. This… more»
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Pro-Street Racer: 1974 Pontiac GTO
While the fourth-generation GTO may not have the same desirability as earlier models, it’s great that Pontiac still offered it, given the muscle car market’s failing state in 1974. Both the third- and fourth-generation examples are one-year-only offerings, with… more»
