The history of the big Lincoln coupe in this country is perhaps one of the more storied lineups of any domestic brand. From its prominence in Hollywood to the silver screen, to its reputation as a lightly-disguised 1980s sleeper… more»
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Déjà vu Again? 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
Largely forgotten in the muscle car world is the 1977 AMC Hornet AMX. It was a one-year effort to resurrect the AMX name three years after it was last used on the Javelin pony car. Though a lot of… more»
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Cruisaire Package: 1979 Ford F-350 4×4
This 1979 Ford F350 4×4 is a Pacific Northwest survivor that has received some desirable upgrades and modifications along the way. These include the rarely seen “Cruisaire” treatment that apparently was an aftermarket rehash that gave the truck the… more»
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Not a Nomad! 1956 Pontiac Safari
Today, the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is a coveted automobile. The sport wagon only lasted three years, and production numbers were somewhat low, so Chevy didn’t continue with it in 1958. However, let’s not forget that Pontiac had… more»
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Stored Over 4 Decades: 1951 Nash Rambler Convertible
The Nash Rambler is often remembered in 50s automotive history for being recognized as the first U.S. car that achieved success in the compact market. When it was introduced in 1950, Nash Ramblers were first produced by the Nash-Kelvinator… more»
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Air-Cooled Van: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
For those who don’t think the VW Beetle inspired the Chevy Corvair, consider the Corvan. It was a smaller van and pickup that used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine just like the VW Transporter (or VW Bus). Snappier versions of… more»
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7,875 Original Miles! 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
Sometimes unkindly referred to as land yachts, American luxury cars from the 1970s have a dedicated following in the classic community. Many owe little or nothing to subtlety, but there were few cars from that era that could transport… more»
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Make An Offer: 1958 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster had a sporadic role in the Buick lineup, appearing from 1936 to 1942 (pre-World War II), 1946 through 1958, and finally from 1991 to 1996. Except for the last generation, all Roadmasters were built on the longest… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Lincoln Continental
The 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals were big and garish with their slanted headlights and tailfins. Enter 1961 and these luxury automobiles went the other direction, becoming conservative and subtle in appearance. That approach better positioned Lincoln to compete with the… more»
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Rebuilt 327: 1965 Rambler Marlin
Ford broke new ground in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Many consider this to be the first “personal luxury car.” By the 1960s, other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon, with AMC developing the Rambler Marlin as its halo offering…. more»
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Torn Out Of The Barn: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford introduced a new, hot version of its popular Mustang in 1969, the Mach 1. In its first year, it was one out of every four pony cars the Ford division built. The company suits continued the strategy into… more»
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1-of-1: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
Stating that any classic car is unique can be risky, but that is what the seller claims about this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am. However, it isn’t an idle claim because they hold verifying documentation. It presents beautifully, although the… more»
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Recent Restoration: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT Free Wheelin’
When Ford released its Second Generation Bronco in 1978, it found itself with an immediate hit. First-year sales more than tripled the best achieved by the First Generation, and our feature Bronco is a gem. It is a Ranger… more»
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Delray Club Coupe: 1955 Chevrolet 210
When Chevrolet redesigned its cars for 1955, three series would emerge, the 150, 210, and Bel Air. This was from low to high in terms of the level of trim provided. Oddly, in the mid-level 210 series, a Club… more»
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Massive Firehouse Find!
Every red-blooded enthusiast dreams of the moment when they open the door of a barn or shed to find a classic staring at them. Finding two cars would be better, and the excitement would grow if the figure went… more»
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Lots of Chrome! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet rolled out the third generation (C3) of its Corvette sports car in 1968, with its design inspired by the Mako Shark concept car. While the body and interior were all-new, the undercarriage and powertrains were mainly carried over… more»
