The Mercury Marauder was positioned as a personal luxury car, but it was also known for being a high performer, with even the base 390 engine cranking out 265 horsepower. Also standard was a manual transmission, yet few of… more»
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Needs Resuscitation: 1961 Cadillac Hearse
It’s almost Halloween, so we’re featuring this 1961 Cadillac hearse to put you in the mood. It’s advertised here on craigslist for $8000 – and if you want the seller’s limo as well, he’ll do a package deal for… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO
It is almost impossible to select one car that defined the 1960s, but the 1964 Pontiac GTO must be a contender. The brainchild of John DeLorean, the GTO is considered the father of the muscle car movement. This first-year… more»
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Never Had Rust: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Although some enthusiasts prefer their classic original and unmolested, others will happily compromise if the vehicle in question is solid, clean, and will provide immediate motoring pleasure. Such would appear to be the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro… more»
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450hp! 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
It is undeniable that as the 1970s progressed, vehicles that had once been viewed as high-performance models were being progressively strangled by evolving emission regulations. The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am was no exception, but the seller has transformed this… more»
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No Expense Spared: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Almost anyone who has tackled a project build discovers how easily a budget can blow out. Many classics hide unexpected surprises that increase costs, but the person who created this beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air threw caution to the… more»
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Saturday Night Special: 1940 Ford Coupe Racecar
Racing is serious business if you get hooked on the lure of hot, nasty speed. It can also cost you some serious cash if you find yourself “gut-hooked.” Getting started in any form of racing can quickly bring you… more»
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Island Find: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Last week, I covered this 1968 Dodge Dart GTS and mentioned that Plymouth’s similar counterpart, the Valiant, was a no-go in the performance department. Nope, that responsibility was bestowed upon the Barracuda, a sporty car with Valiant underpinnings. So,… more»
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T-Top T-Bird! 1979 Ford Thunderbird
I miss T-Tops, even with that annoying watery drizzle on rainy days coming into the interior when the doors were opened, yet acting as a reminder of how cool you were on sunny afternoons. Sometimes called a T-Bar roof,… more»
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11k-Mile Time Capsule: 1992 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The desirability of the Fox era Ford Mustang has been on the rise over the last few years, as evidenced by some of the prices we’ve seen nice examples exchange hands for recently. Even average cars seem to be… more»
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55k Miles: 1981 Ford Granada L
When the Granada was introduced for the 1975 model year, it was marketed as a less-expensive Cadillac, or perhaps a less-expensive Mercedes. Yes, I have seen the print ads, and one of them highlighted a middle-aged urban female who… more»
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Factory Original? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Want a Tri-Five Chevy without paying a mint? This tidy six-cylinder 1955 Bel Air sedan is offered here on eBay, with bidding at $11,200, reserve not met. It’s located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harley Earl presided over several styling changes… more»
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Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»
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Sedan Delivery Roller: 1962 Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon was in its third year in 1962 and continued to sell well with added competition from the new Chevrolet Chevy II that year. But the rarest Falcon that year had to be the Sedan Delivery, which… more»
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1 of 830: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
In the late 1960s, the Plymouth Road Runner was one of the hottest-selling muscle cars. But half a decade later, the car was struggling to survive as rising insurance premiums, emissions controls, and gas prices caused demand to all… more»
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Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon
1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well. If you’ve been in… more»
