I have long admired the battlers of the automotive world. Armed with minuscule budgets and sky-high enthusiasm, they tried, usually unsuccessfully, to take the fight up to the top end of town. One such marque was Studebaker, a brand… more»
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Long-Term Ownership: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
This 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta fell into sympathetic hands when it was sold 23 years ago to the current owner. He has pampered this worthy beast at every turn, giving it whatever it needed and more. For instance, while… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
If long-term ownership is a crucial consideration when selecting a classic to park in your garage, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible deserves a close look. It has been part of the same family since Day One, and the indications… more»
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Former Cop Car: 1956 Dodge Coronet D-500
The 1956 Dodge Coronet was an ordinary passenger car. But when it was built as a D-500 to NASCAR specs, it became something quite potent for the day. We’re told the seller’s car is a D-500, of which 500… more»
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Project Car Collector Edition: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
In the world of special edition vehicles, Corvettes easily outnumber most any other marques. I could be wrong but I’m fairly confident it is easily the most over-marketed vehicle of all time. That’s not to say there are not… more»
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289 V8 “3-on-the-Tree”! 1967 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first entry into the compact car market. From its launch in 1960, it was often at the top of the leaderboard for the first half of the decade. Then the Mustang came along and stole… more»
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Mark Cross Sedan: 1988 Chrysler New Yorker
We recently featured a Dodge Dynasty LE sedan, noting it was a once-popular car we rarely see these days. Now, we can add its corporate twin to the list: the “Series C” Chrysler New Yorker sedan, an upmarket take… more»
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454, Hold the SS? 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Well, this is an interesting find, courtesy of Curvette, and for more than just one reason. It’s a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and a 454 CI V8 engine powers it – more on that attribute in a bit. It’s… more»
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Drive and Fix: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
This 1971 Chevy Nova looks like a fairly basic car for its day. But it has a 350 cubic inch V8, an automatic transmission, and power brakes, at a minimum. And it’s yet to be converted into a Super… more»
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Well-Optioned 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
The truly evocative model names in the auto industry today seem to be holdovers from a bygone era: Mustang, Charger, Silverado, and not too much else. What is an Envista? A K5? An A7? Regardless of how exciting or… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 And 1967 Ford Mustang Package
Offered here is a two-car Mustang project package composed of a red 1965 Ford Mustang coupe and a gold 1967 Ford Mustang coupe. The seller purchased both cars about four years ago with the idea of them being a… more»
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Stage 1 Clone? 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 V8
Buick joined the mid-size muscle car race in 1965 with the Gran Sport, based on Skylark hardtops and convertibles. They became quite potent over the years, including the 1970 GS Stage 1 with a 455 cubic inch V8…. more»
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Upgraded V8/6-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’ve been scouring the market, searching for a C4 Corvette to park in your garage, your quest may be at an end. This 1989 Corvette Convertible presents superbly and is a turnkey proposition with 57,000 miles on the… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
At the end of the 1960s, buyers could choose from so many muscle cars that it made their heads spin. Factor in pony cars with large-capacity V8s under the hood, and the situation became overwhelming. It was against this… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Pontiac’s GTO defined the muscle car era, and many enthusiasts believe that “The Judge” variant was the badge’s crowning glory. It certainly lived up to the hype, delivering performance that satisfied all but the most hardened enthusiast. This 1970… more»
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429-Powered: 1970 Mercury Cyclone
There is no substitute for cubic inches. This 1970 Mercury Cyclone demonstrates the truth behind that statement. Its engine bay houses a 429ci V8, delivering a mountain of power and torque. It means that even the lightest tickle of… more»
