The original concept for the Eagle arose not from AMC’s marketing department, but from Roy Lunn, one of the company’s engineers. Lunn thought that some Jeep buyers rarely or never used their vehicles off-road; instead, the Jeep’s 4WD system… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead. The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»
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Former Driving School Trainer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Earning the title of best-selling car of the year for half a decade straight is no small feat, but the Ford Taurus proudly claimed that victory between 1992 and 1996. Though the sedan served as a great family-style automobile… more»
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454 V8 Stalled Restoration: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 model year was the last for the Chevrolet Corvette with chrome bumpers in the rear. Due to changing safety requirements, the rear end received the “Endura” treatment the following year. And the 454 cubic inch V8 was… more»
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Vintage Flying Toy Helicopter: Cox Sky Copter
Although drones have become commonplace and taken over as a favorite modern flying toy on kids’ Christmas wish lists, I’m guessing that most adolescents in past decades would have been thrilled to find something unusual under the tree that… more»
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Notchback Swap Project: 1982 Ford Mustang
It’s amazing how much a bodystyle can help to improve your perception of a car. Take the notchback Mustang, for example. We obviously know the eight-cylinder notch is one of the more sought-after Fox bodies out there, but even… more»
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Never Run 409 V8! 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala
In 1958, to celebrate their 50th year in the car business, each division of General Motors fielded a “halo” car. At Chevy, it was the Impala (technically part of the Bel Air series). The Impala was offered only as… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet got into the mid-size automobile market in 1964 with the Chevelle. The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model and dominated sales. With a restyle in 1966, the Sport Sedan body style was added (Chevy-speak for 4-door hardtop). That offering… more»
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Barn Find Fastback: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Anyone who has spent any time around early Mustangs know exactly where they rust—everywhere. That’s why it’s important to look past the sunbaked paint to the solid sheetmetal on this 1966 2+2 barn find. The seller, who is located… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1998 Pontiac Firebird
This 1998 Pontiac Firebird seems to deliver most of the attributes enthusiasts seek in a classic. It is a one-owner vehicle with a low odometer reading. It presents well and is loaded with factory options. The only thing it… more»
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Rough Ragtop: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»
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No Reserve 454: 1971 Chevrolet Convertible
Occasionally, time catches up with enthusiasts, and advancing years mean they are no longer able to enjoy their beloved classic. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It has spent a few years in storage, but… more»
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6,200 Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang GT
When it comes to Fox bodies, you can sometimes grow weary of seeing low mileage Cobras pop up time and again. It’s actually refreshing to see a standard GT like this 1993 model appear with next to no miles… more»
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82K Miles: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
I’ll drive almost anything, but at heart, I’m a big proponent of the BOP trio of Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. However, like many collectors, I think that the 1958 models, especially the Oldsmobile and Buick, were overwrought. But we… more»
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Restomod V8 Wagon? 1964 Dodge Dart 270
While the Dodge Dart was born as a full-size car in 1960, it shifted to a compact platform in 1963. The 1961-62 Dodge Lancer compact wasn’t all that successful (and was strange looking), so perhaps Dodge wanted to use… more»
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Cheap Mopar Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Based on factory performance potential, the 1970 and ’71 models of the Dodge Challenger are the most sought-after, but the rest of the first-generation cars also have a high level of desirability, no matter what’s under the hood. Unfortunately,… more»
