John Steinbeck’s landmark book “The Grapes of Wrath” is a fictional account of a family’s desperate attempt to escape poverty by moving across the country to California. In the movie adaptation, the family traveled in a 1926 Hudson. In… more»
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Former Race Car: 1965 Plymouth Satellite
Plymouth introduced the Satellite in 1965 as its top-level mid-size model. It was based on the B-body platform that was also used by the Belvedere. In its first year, the car was only available as a 2-door hardtop and… more»
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V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar
In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»
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1 of 160: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
By all accounts, the 1970 model year was the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. The insurance companies had wised up to these factory-built race cars and the Feds were about to bear down on air pollution created by… more»
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400 V8: 1972 Pontiac GTO
The GTO (aka “Gas, Tires & Oil”) is considered the pioneer of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. A lot of worthy adversaries would come and go, yet the GTO sold more than a half million copies in… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1988 Saleen Mustang
By far my favorite domestic muscle car is the Fox body era of the Saleen Mustang. In addition to being enormously collectible owing to their limited production, these cars just scream 1980s vibes with their wild decal kits and… more»
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Showroom Condition: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
I have previously raised the subject of automotive perfection and questioned whether such a thing exists. This 1964 Pontiac Bonneville tests that theory, with its owner describing it as being in showroom condition. It undeniably presents beautifully, but the… more»
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Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was a significant one for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. It marked the final year buyers could order their C3 with a big-block under the hood, with 3,494 ticking that box on the Order Form. The 454… more»
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Workhorse Restomod: 1970 GMC Value-Van
The GMC Value-Van and its Chevrolet counterpart, the Step-Van, were multi-stop trucks/vans made by General Motors between 1940 and 1999. In the case of this 1970 example, it looks like a square box on wheels, which would enable it… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited
There comes a time in life when classic car enthusiasts crave life at a slower pace. They remain passionate about high-performance models but sometimes wish to view the frenetic pace of the outside world from a position of splendid… more»
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Farm Truck? 1941 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton
The shop truck/work truck theme has been very popular for several years with no sign of slowing down. Whether they have “real” graphics or “fauxtina” ones, they stand out in a sea of standard pickups. This one can be found… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427
We have many readers with a passion for C2 Corvettes, making me wonder whether there is an ultimate example that would capture their heart, imagination, and wallet. This 1966 Convertible could be a strong contender because it ticks many… more»
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Beautiful 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Wagon
The seller of this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Wagon has owned it for over twenty years. In fact, at one point they sold it to a friend and got it back again. They seem to be pretty honest with… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Sales of Chevrolet’s full-size cars dropped by more than 20% in 1966, but that’s not because there was anything wrong with them. 1965 had been a record year and – with the 1966 models little changed – it was… more»
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Matching-Numbers 454/4-Speed! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Two things really stood out in my mind when I first saw this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. Well, actually three. My first thought was just how good this car looks all the way around, followed by the matching numbers 454… more»
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Cheap Roller: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
The fourth generation of the Ford Thunderbird would be it’s most successful to date. And when it came to personal luxury cars, the T-Bird was the one to beat. New for 1966 was the Town Hardtop and Town Landau,… more»
