There was once a time when driving off the lot in a new Packard signaled to the world that you were a success. That was undoubtedly the case when the Caribbean emerged in 1953. Available in Convertible form until… more»
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1 of 1021? 1955 Studebaker President
In 1954, Studebaker and Packard joined forces in a merger designed to continue their relevance. It turned out not to be a match made in heaven and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. But in 1955, they maintained… more»
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Original Leather Interior: 1948 Lincoln Continental With 13k Genuine Miles
This 1948 Lincoln Continental is a stunning car, and its exterior presentation suggests it has undergone a cosmetic refresh. However, that doesn’t extend to the interior that retains its beautiful Blue leather trim in exceptional condition. The engine bay… more»
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True Survivor: 1958 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door Hardtop
Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” philosophy defined Chrysler’s styling during the late 1950s. The buying public suddenly discovered that cars no longer needed to be upright and boxy, with Exner’s pen demonstrating that cars could be low, sleek, and swooping…. more»
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Offers Considered: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is a mystery machine. It is 1-of-6,306 examples of the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition. It has been laid low for years following a transmission issue and needs… more»
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Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»
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Nicely Restored Poncho: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe
When I saw this ’55 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe on the list of Barn Finds cars to write about, I had to snag it. That’s because 40 years ago, my twin brother bought one exactly like this, same colors… more»
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33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
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Packard V8: 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom
I’m instantly transported down to the white sand beaches of Florida with this Coral Pink 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan. It looks like it would be right at home in an old color brochure with people frolicking on the… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: Rare 1960 Mercury Park Lane Coupe
If an award had been given out in 1960 for the new car most likely resembling a mild custom, the 1960 Mercury would’ve won hands down. Just look at that unusual and very bold rear end treatment. The totally… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon
The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country is one of those wagons that seemed to get everything just right, offering a high level of luxury for passenger comfort plus a powerful V8 under the hood for the driver… more»
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Buick-Powered 1969 Jeep Gladiator J3600
Someone on Kaiser-Jeep’s staff had a knack for product naming in the 1960s. This truck was called the “Gladiator,” the short-lived overhead-cam six was the “Tornado,” AMC’s 327 V8 was the “Vigilante,” and it was replaced by a “Dauntless”… more»
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11 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
When it comes to survivor vehicles, it seems there is no limit for what constitutes “low mileage.” All the time, we see vehicles that were quite literally driven home and not touched for decades, just waiting for the right… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe
Here we are in the ’40s again; I can’t help it – these cars have become so inexpensive that they’re compelling. Today’s example is a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe coupe, offered here on facebook Marketplace for $8000 with a rebuilt… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1962 Studebaker Lark
The merger between Studebaker and Packard did not go well in the mid-1950s, so the company needed a new product to help save it. And that came in the form of the Lark “compact” in 1959. Which helped boost… more»
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Stored 21 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This… more»
