Thanks to a big loan from Prudential, Chrysler redesigned their cars for 1955-56, making them sleeker than their predecessors. That included the Dodge Coronet, the mainstay of the division’s line-up. All of Dodge’s 2-door hardtops were also called Lancers,… more»
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Make An Offer: 1969 Ford Cobra Torino 428CJ
The seller of this Ford real-deal barn find has decided to offer it with a $16,000 asking price or best offer. It’s a desirable find, as it isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Ford Torino. No, this is a Cobra Torino,… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX
To help provide relief to buyers of performance cars who were paying rising insurance premiums, Oldsmobile came out with the Cutlass Supreme SX for 1970 and 1971. By not having a unique VIN that shouted “muscle car” to insurance… more»
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Survivor XJ! 1993 Jeep Cherokee 4X4
This 1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ takes me back! I had a long-time run (twenty-six years!) with a 1991 Cherokee and it’s still one of my more memorable rides. I don’t encounter them often anymore (they went out of production… more»
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End Of The Road: 1974 Chevrolet 454 Corvette
The times they were a-changin’ for Chevrolet’s Corvette in 1974. Actually, there was the triple whammy of safety, emissions control, and now, a fuel mileage upheaval affecting every manufacturer in the auto biz but the ‘Vette seemed to be… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
No matter what its original color happened to be, one of the trademarks in my younger days of auto tinkering was to turn every car I ever bought black as soon as possible, in a makeshift painting area that… more»
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Hemi Orange: 1974 Plymouth Duster 400 V8
The Duster was a popular fastback variant of the Plymouth Valiant. Between 1970 and 1976, they sold more than 1.3 million of them (plus a smaller number rebadged as the Dodge Dart Demon/Dart Sport). This 1974 edition no longer… more»
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Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»
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Faceless Classic: 1971 Plymouth Duster
Many people view the grille and headlamps as the “face” of any vehicle. That means the lack of those items on this 1971 Plymouth Duster leaves it looking like a faceless classic. Don’t be fooled because this is a… more»
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Custom Paint: 1992 GMC 3500 Crew Cab
There can be many reasons why an owner may treat their classic to custom paint, with some more left-field than others. The original owner of this 1992 GMC 3500 Crew Cab personalized the truck’s appearance for a less common… more»
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Boomers Got These Right: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Across our great land, the “OK boomer” battle cry is the latest salvo in the culture war between baby boomers and later generations. While this is not the time to take sides, nor is it the proper forum, I… more»
Preserved Off-Roader: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
Some owners will strive to return an aging classic to its former glory, while others will preserve their pride and joy as a genuine survivor. This 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer falls into the second category and is guaranteed to… more»
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Twin Turbo Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway
Forced induction was one of the great motoring trends of the 1980s. Manufacturers and aftermarket tuning specialists realized that it offered endless scope for development that boosted performance significantly. Callaway Cars took the bull by the horns, releasing cars… more»
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1 of 1,499: 1957 Ford Thunderbird “Super V8”
First-generation Ford Thunderbirds (1955-57) were 2-seat personal luxury cars. They sold well enough but would do even better when the 1958 redesign brought seating for four. A rare 1957 T-Bird is the E-Code edition which came with a 312… more»
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1 of 285: 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T
Chrysler had high hopes for the Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare twins when they debuted in 1976. They were the successors of the long-lived and proven Dodge Dart/Plymouth Valiant. But a healthy round of recalls tarnished their images, and they were… more»
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Tri-Five Delight! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s always a plus when you run across a ’55 Chevrolet with a history that can also be traced back the same number of years, but additional good news when the car happens to be the top-of-the-line Bel Air… more»
