Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»
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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 327 4-Speed
Some people view the 1960s as the muscle car era, while others consider it the decade of the pony car. I prefer to think of it as the era of the horsepower war, as manufacturers slotted ever more powerful… more»
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Rare RV: 1971 Krager Kustom Koach
When it comes to vehicles that allegedly only saw a few dozen examples ever made, sometimes details get sketchy and are hard to confirm, with a case in point being this 1971 Krager Kustom Coach here on Facebook Marketplace. … more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, the term “tidy driver” doesn’t seem to do a classic car justice. This 1969 Corvette is a prime example because while it meets that description, its drivetrain combination provides sufficient performance to satisfy the most hardened enthusiast. It… more»
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Needs Love: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»
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This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
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Bargain Luxury: 1974 Buick Electra Limited
As the top model for Buick’s full-sized C-body, the Limited was a stylish luxury car available in a four-door hardtop, two-door hardtop, and two-door Landau model. By 1973, the car had federally mandated 5mph front bumpers. This 1974 Buick… more»
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Convertible Cruiser! 1969 Ford XL 429
I like full-size domestic convertibles and have covered a variety manufactured by all of the usual suspects. What caught my attention in the case of this 1969 Ford XL, besides its very red exterior hue, is the seller’s statement,… more»
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Parked 10 Years: 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback
I normally pass up tips that have vertical photos (sigh) and no engine photos, but an AMC Hornet with two doors and a floor-shifted manual transmission sort of makes up for those two cardinal sins. This 1974 AMC Hornet… more»
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289-Powered Compact Cruiser: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
There seem to be numerous automakers who had success stories followed by a downfall, but probably not too many with roots dating all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century, as that’s when Studebaker was founded primarily to build… more»
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All Original Muscle: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After witnessing the quick success story Pontiac was experiencing with their new GTO, it didn’t take the design team at Oldsmobile long to figure out they needed a competitor, which resulted in the 442 with the first offering coming… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s first-generation Thunderbird was conceived in the early 1950s when George Walker, chief stylist, and Lewis Crusoe, vice president of the Ford Division, visited the Autorama in Paris. The siren song of the two-seater was obvious. The pair wasted… more»
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Wagon Conversion: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
When these oddball wagon-ized Corvettes show up for sale, they’re usually in pretty decent shape. The kits were limited in production and it seems there’s a small faction of Corvette enthusiasts who are happy to restore them back to… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria Convertible
In the pre-war years, Packard was riding the tide of its sales of luxury automobiles, until the Great Depression hit. Then the company made a decision that may have doomed it: rather than coasting through hard times on what… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette With 69k Miles
Raise your hand if you like a bargain. One, two…hmm, that’s all of you! Join the club, because so do I. That brings us to this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. It presents acceptably for a driver-grade classic, although refreshing its… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
The automotive world is fascinating, and many knowledgeable people have written millions of words on manufacturers’ various design, engineering, and marketing approaches. Some of their creations become instant classics, while others are considered cheap and reliable daily transport. This… more»
