The seller uses the words “amazing inside and out” to describe this 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible. Scrutinizing their photos seems to support the statement, because the car’s presentation is first-rate. It has avoided the aftermarket additions that seem to… more»
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340 Six-Pack: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
There is something quite appealing about classics that are genuine sleepers. Take this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda as a prime example of the breed. It presents acceptably as a driver-grade classic, and its wheel-and-tire combination is quite conservative. However, hiding… more»
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383 Upgrade: 1971 Dodge Charger
Thanks to its paint shade and larger wheels, this 1971 Dodge Charger makes a bold visual statement. It appears to be a rock-solid classic, but the star of the show could be the upgraded 383ci V8 hiding under its… more»
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Magnificent Roller! 1955 DeSoto Fireflite
If you’re a fan of 1950s Chrysler products, you probably fall into one of two camps. You either go for the 1955-56 models, where the cars finally moved away from being rolling boxes. Or the 1957-59 marvels, where futuristic… more»
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383/4-Speed Beauty: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
There’s absolutely no denying that this refurbished 1971 Plymouth Road Runner lives up to the stunning beauty the seller describes it as, and I can easily comprehend that he’s also likely correct in surmising that this one will not… more»
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Very Nice 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente V8 Convertible
This one is total déjà vu for me, since I owned a (darker) blue 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, just like this V8-powered example on Craigslist in Seattle. The difference is that mine wasn’t pristine and had six-cylinder power. Thanks… more»
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429 Power: 1971 Ford Torino 500
The Ford Torino is one of those autos that served ably in several different capacities, offering everything from economical basic transportation to blistering high performance. In 1971, engines ranged from a thrifty inline-6, all the way up to a… more»
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Survivor Class? 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
Usually, when we cover a 1966 Ford Fairlane, it’s a two-door hardtop or convertible in 500, 500/XL, or GT trim. Today’s discovery, courtesy of Curvette, is a Fairlane 500 two-door sedan or “Club Coupe” in Ford parlance – I… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1968 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was one of two mid-size muscle cars offered in 1968. One was the Road Runner, which was a bit gimmicky and targeted muscle car buyers on a budget. The other was the GTX, which had a higher… more»
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440 in a 440! 1967 Dodge Coronet
When Chrysler correctly repositioned its B-body products as mid-size cars in 1965, the Coronet assumed that role at Dodge. And would hold that spot until 1975. The performance version of the Coronet, the R/T, didn’t arrive until 1967 and… more»
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Flamed 429 Restomod: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
Given how strong and capable a muscle car it was, the Mercury Cyclone’s unpopularity is really surprising, with sales nowhere near those of many other high-performance offerings from the good old days. In a way, that’s sort of good… more»
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Fully Restored 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
For my tastes, reimagining the first-generation Dodge Challenger to create the perfect appearance would mean taking a 1970 model and swapping in the rear panel from a 1972 through 1974 car, minus any bumper guards, as I’ve been a… more»
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Reliable Daily Driver? 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway
We can’t have everything (I’ve tried pretty hard), so at some point in our lives, most of us come to the realization that there are some cars that we like that we probably won’t own. Somewhere on that long… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Pontiac LeMans
The Pontiac LeMans was a popular mid-size automobile in the 1960s and 1970s. It served as the basis for the GTO muscle car that took the world by storm in 1964. The seller has a 1971 LeMans Sport convertible… more»
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European Flair Meets American Muscle: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
During the early days, Pontiac had high hopes that its new Grand Am would become a strong competitor in the domestic marketplace for buyers who were taking note of European offerings that combined luxurious and sporty features in a… more»
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Small Giant: 1980 Bolens G154 Diesel 4WD Tractor
With no numbers, VIN, or data plate shown in the photos or listed in the description, I’m not 100% positive this is a 1980 tractor, but that’s my best guess, given the info out there on them. This late-1970s/early-1980s… more»
