There’s something about the early-’70s Grand Prix that just hits differently, and this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J listed on eBay is a good reminder why. Finished in green and showing 119,000 miles, it’s being offered by a… more»
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Almost Finished: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevy Corvette, struggled to find its way in the beginning, but you have to credit the company for sticking with it. Production numbers were 300, 3,640, and 700 units for model years 1953, 1954, and… more»
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1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Short-Bed 4-Speed
I believe this 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside short-bed pickup was originally Yuma Yellow, or Dark Yellow, based on the color inside the engine compartment. I’m always bummed to see a color change, but it appears that this truck needs… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
After a booming three-year run of Tri-Five models, which ended in 1957, expectations among Chevrolet consumers for what would happen next must have been very high. Fortunately, a new entry into the roster was far from disappointing, with the… more»
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48k-Mile Project: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was the best-selling car in America. I, too, was taken in by its good looks and bought one in 1983 (it’s one of those cars I wish I… more»
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Patriotic Barn Find: 1975 Dodge D100 Spirit Of ’76
I still put out a flag each morning and take it in at dusk every night, or if it’s raining. On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, we should be showing more vehicles from 1976, and particularly, more with… more»
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Big Block Driver: 1965 Dodge Monaco
Just about every one of the major American makes eventually released a special full-size hardtop with bucket seats and a console in the 1960s. Compared to what was arguably the movement’s shining star, the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, however,… more»
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Brawny Hauler: 1951 Ford F-6 Project
If you’re in the market for a substantial truck from yesteryear, here’s a candidate. This 1951 Ford F-6 is listed here on eBay for just $1750. Take a (large) trailer to Thief River Falls, Minnesota to pick it up;… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
There comes a time when we each wish to live life at a more sedate pace. Escaping the hustle and bustle of our daily grind is essential for protecting our health and well-being. Some people grab their surfboard to… more»
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Original Tires: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel drive Chevrolet Monte Carlo debuted in 1981 and ran through an abbreviated 1988 model year. The SS edition returned in 1983 after being off the roster for a dozen turns of… more»
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SS 396 Tribute: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
We’re often advised to read the fine print before signing on the dotted line. The same is true when purchasing a classic. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible perfectly demonstrates the importance of that approach. It is a numbers-matching vehicle… more»
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Chevrolet Caprice Grille? 1986 Pontiac Parisienne
This one is a head-scratcher for me. The seller has this car listed as a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, which it sure looks like in every way other than the grille. Most of us remember that GM offered the Parisienne… more»
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Ambitious Project: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970 with some of the GTO’s features, such as Strato bucket seats. Perhaps Pontiac’s goal was to take some of the heat off the latter car, which had been hit hard by the… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited
I’m a big fan of these early-70s Buicks, as I had a similar version of this car but in Hunter Green. This big Nutmeg-colored 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited only came in a hardtop body style for four-door cars,… more»
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Fila Edition: 1984 Ford Thunderbird 302 V8
Special edition vehicles don’t seem to be such a big thing anymore, but vehicles in the 1960s and 70s had a ton of them. Even into the 1980s and 90s, there were special editions with special badges, colors, graphics,… more»
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30K-Mile Museum Car: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
Always a crowd-pleaser car, or at least a crowd-gathering car, eyes-per-dollar, it’s hard to argue with the drawing power of a Chevy Chevette. Whether anyone would buy one just to have people ogling it is another question. This former… more»
