The 88 (also Eighty Eight) was Oldsmobile’s “bread ‘n butter” car between 1949 and the rest of the 20th Century. It was both an entry- and mid-level product leading up to top-of-the-line 98. The cars were redesigned in 1961… more»
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Rust-Free Californian Survivor: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer With No Reserve
First Generation Ford Broncos seem to fall into two categories: those that have been meticulously restored and those that wait patiently for that day to arrive. This 1973 Bronco Explorer offers a third option because it is an original… more»
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29K Original Miles: 1999 Dodge Ram 4×4
Whenever I see a red Dodge Ram, it’s impossible to not think of Bill Paxton hustling his extended cab pickup through a corn field with a tornado bearing down on him. This era of Chrysler products thrust the company… more»
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Wood Bodied American Icon: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woodie
The wood-bodied station wagon has become an American icon. Something about them connects Americans back to the pioneer days, the surfing movement, and Hollywood during its heyday. While that market has cooled a bit, there are a few good… more»
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1 of 40: 1957 Continental Mark II
In 1956, Ford Motor Co. created a special division aside from Lincoln to produce uber-luxurious cars sold under the Continental brand. The Mark II would be its one and only product and the automobile and division were discontinued after… more»
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Muscle Car DNA: 1978 Dodge Magnum GT
Just because your dad and grandpa were both over six feet tall doesn’t mean that you or your kids will be. DNA in vehicles is somewhat similar. Just because most of us remember Dodge’s muscular menagerie in the late-60s… more»
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Missouri Barn Find: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
We’re told never to judge a book by its cover, which seems to be true with this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. It was a sad sight when it emerged from a hiding place it may have occupied for many… more»
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1967 Delta 88 Convertible: Best to Take a First-hand Look
Barn Finds is a great name and concept, we all agree, but many cars materialize out of garages or carports or from under covers, no barns in sight. This 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible is one of those, but… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer offers its owner commendable versatility. It is happy cruising effortlessly on the open road, although it easily tackles rough terrain. This one is a gem and presents well following a recent repaint. It has… more»
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New Interior? 1966 Plymouth VIP Barn Find
There’s a lot of monkey see-monkey do in the car biz. Take the big three and their topline models, Ford started it with the ’65 introduction of the LTD and Chevy was hot on their trail at mid-year with… more»
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Recent Acquisition: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a nicely presented drive that the seller claims is fully dialed in and ready for regular use. He bought it not all that long ago on a popular auction site where he… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
I decided to review this 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible for two reasons. First, it’s a non-muscle version of a Mopar muscle car, the type that is often ignored because of its more commonplace bearing. And second, because it’s a… more»
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1989 Camaro IROC-Z: What’s the Value, Collectors?
Did everyone’s 1970s Camaro just get more valuable now that there’s one of the next generation, a 1989 Camaro IROC-Z, casting a big-money shadow backwards, since it’s priced in the mid-40s? I’m sure some people hope so, but let’s… more»
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Restoration Interrupted: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is always sad when an untimely death or serious illness or injury halts a restoration in its tracks. Situations like this almost always ensure that the money invested is never fully recouped by the seller. It appears this… more»
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1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer With 36K Miles
Optimism! That’s the one word that I would use to describe this 1957 Dodge Royal Lancer hardtop. Actually, many domestic marques expressed a similar outlook – an unbridled existence, free of government interference/regulation with all of the emission control… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle car sales were at their peak in 1969, and yet Chevrolet made an interesting move with their powerhouse, the Chevelle SS 396. Having been a series of its own from 1966 through 1968, it reverted to option status… more»
