Chevrolet redesigned its cars for the second year in a row in 1959. This was in response to Chrysler’s “Forward Look” push in 1957 that set the industry on its ear, styling-wise. The ’59 Chevies may have gone a… more»
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1-of-12: 1965 Chrysler 300L 4-Speed Convertible
While the 1964 Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, that honor may really go to the Chrysler 300 Letter-Series cars, beginning in 1955. These automobiles combined performance with luxury and were built in smaller… more»
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Rare 3-Speed Manual! 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Purists were appalled when the second generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1958-60) gained a back seat. Gone until 2002 was the 2-seat T-Bird that has become iconic today (who can forget Suzanne Somers in American Graffiti?). But the proof… more»
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Affordable Maserati: 1990 Chrysler TC
There’s no shortage of odd brand collaborations throughout automotive history, with the Chrysler TC by Maserati hailing as a worthy contender for falling into this category. Chrysler seemed to have hit a near home run during the eighties with… more»
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One Year Only: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible
The fifties were a fun and innovative time period in the course of automotive history, with one of the many reasons including it being the decade when the fiberglass-bodied car we all know and many of us love was… more»
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Pro Built Show Truck: 7K-Mile 1988 Chevrolet Silverado
Within the automotive hobby, there are random segments and cross-sections wherein vehicles play a supporting role in some other transportation-related pursuit. I think of the small, regional airports where a private plane is stored and the British sports car… more»
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29K Original Miles: 1983 Ford Thunderbird
While there’s always a temptation to seek out an exotic barn find, there’s a strong argument for buying a car that will provide some level of driving satisfaction while being fairly cheap to put back on the road in… more»
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Three 1937 DeSotos, Two Hemis, and A Truckload of Parts
The collector car hobby makes hoarders out of all of us. The older, rarer, or more unique our vehicle is, the greater the desire becomes to hoard any part we can find. “Just in case!” is our mantra. What… more»
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Real Deal: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
With the market flooded with clones, the owner of this 1968 Camaro Convertible emphasizes that it is a genuine RS. It is largely unmolested, and its rock-solid nature and tidy presentation mean a new owner could enjoy this beauty… more»
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Cheap Thrills: 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte Convertible
Maybe you’re watching the auctions on TV this week. If you’re like me, you’re looking on and saying, “When did $40K become the default price for an everyday collector car?” I realize this is not the only way to… more»
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Handyman Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were quite popular, selling about 4.5 million cars in three years. Yet, of all the models available, the two-door station wagons weren’t in big demand. All three series (150, 210, and Bel Air) had… more»
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Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco. Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»
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Déjà vu: 1958 International A-110
Updated January 27, 2023 This interesting old truck sold for the first time in September 2022, but the buyer bailed so it’s been relisted. The location is the same as it was before, but the price has dropped considerably… more»
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FDR Was A Car Guy: 1936 Ford Phaeton
Regardless of how you feel about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s politics, there is no denying he was a car guy. From his 1931 Plymouth phaeton to the famous “Sunshine Special,” FDR had a number of interesting rides. If you are… more»
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Reincarnation Candidate? 1967 Plymouth GTX
So, is there reincarnation for cars? When one is finally abused, used up, and abandoned, can it ever return to a reborn life? If you follow the TV reality series Graveyard Cars and have followed some of the insanity… more»
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Preserved Creamsicle: 1977 Ford Bronco
This 1977 Ford Bronco has more than a few things going for it. For one thing, the color scheme is excellent. Who doesn’t love orange on white? For another, the body appears to be uncut, which is a major… more»
