Because GM frowned on engines larger than 400 cubic inches in cars like the 1969 Camaro, Chevrolet developed the Central Office Production Order. This system was designed as a means to build non-standard cars with Regular Production Order parts…. more»
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Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»
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One Owner Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
A known ownership history is desirable when someone is considering spending their hard-earned cash on a project vehicle. Although the 1977 Corvette was no longer the brutal beast it had been in years past, this one is a one-owner… more»
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Big Block Yard Find: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Some cars just have a “look.” It screams raw, mean, and everything else that goes along with it. Of course, you also hope it sends a message of power as well, and this forgotten 1973 Dodge Duster project has… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Although most classic car enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, pony cars, or legendary vehicles from the 1950s, a growing number crave a clean and tidy survivor offering a relaxed and enjoyable driving experience. Those people may find themselves irresistibly… more»
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Parked Five Years: 1967 Jeep M726 4×4
Commonly known as a Five-Quarter, given that the payload of these big Jeeps is 1-1/4 tons, they are rugged machines and they played a big part in the Vietnam War. They came after Dodge’s M37 trucks, which ended up… more»
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46k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
During its last few years of production, Chevrolet made evolutionary changes to the Second Generation Camaro. One of the biggest occurred in 1979 when it introduced a luxury-inspired Berlinetta to the range. Our feature car is one of… more»
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Dusty Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sudden ill health or a disability can feel a cruel blow that leaves many victims struggling. Being a classic car enthusiast forced to part with a beloved project under such circumstances can be hard to accept. That is the… more»
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Only 14K Miles! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Last week when I wrote this ’84 Cadillac Eldorado post it may have seemed evident that I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about the turn of events in Cadillac’s downsizing exercise. To me, a Cadillac was always a big whammer-jammer like… more»
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Getting Away From It All: 1968 Kaiser M725 Ambulance
With everything that is going on in today’s crazy world, the urge to get away from it all is rising in every one of us. There is nothing more soul cleansing than camping far away from everyone else right… more»
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Seller’s Loss, Your Gain: 1972 Plymouth Satellite
Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1971, using fuselage-type styling. And the hardtops and sedans got different sheet metal, making them distinctive in the showrooms and on the road. The cars were little changed in 1972 and the seller… more»
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Project or Parts? 1973 Ford Bronco
With First Generation Broncos continuing to command respect and amazing prices in the classic market, we’ve recently seen a few tired and weatherbeaten examples dragged back from the brink. The seller suggests this 1973 model could make a great… more»
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Final Year Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
The Ford LTD was still a popular car in 1972, with more than 475,000 of them rolling off the assembly line for just that one year alone. But fewer than 1% of that number were convertibles- 4,234 to be… more»
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Patina Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
General Motors entered the personal car segment of the market in 1963 with the new Buick Riviera (although you could argue that the Cadillac Eldorado of the late 1950s was one). It was immediately popular, and Buick limited first-year… more»
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Chevy-Powered 1973 International 1010
The International Light Line (part of International Harvester) was a range of light-duty pickups built between 1969 and 1975. They received new bodies applied on existing platforms. They were renamed in 1971, with 1010 being the half-ton model. International’s… more»
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Road Trip Runner: 1978 Dodge Class C Camper
When it comes to a class of vehicles that is enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to the “influencer” culture that it sweeping the U.S., the old-school camper van is a home run by most accounts. The ability to… more»
