The Ford Thunderbird began its long production run as a competitor to the Corvette in 1955. Now, before everyone jumps on me saying the T-Bird was no sports car: you are sort of right. It was designated a personal… more»
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Solid and Original: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
You will often read articles by motoring journalists where they wax lyrical about modern convertibles with folding metal or retractable tops, marveling about this recent and groundbreaking development. In fact, the opposite is true, and this 1957 Ford Fairlane… more»
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Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of this 1963 Thunderbird?
Sometimes, the grass is actually greener on the other side of the fence. That’s apparently the case with this 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe, in a very literal sense (see the pictures) and in a metaphorical sense, also. We’ll unpack… more»
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Bob Hope’s Car? 1961 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln redesigned the Continental in 1961, dropping the over-the-top styling that had defined the 1958-60 editions. They were more conservative in appearance but lacked none of the creature comforts that would also appeal to Cadillac and Imperial people. The… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1
By 1972, C3 Corvette buyers faced fewer engine options for their new purchase. However, those available still allowed the C3 to be a potent performer. While many focus on the big-block vehicles, others believe the LT1 version of the… more»
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Vintage Sedan Delivery: 1955 Ford Courier
Before Ford sold a Mazda-based Courier pick-up in the U.S. in the 1970s, the name was used on a sedan delivery vehicle in the 1950s. It was based on the 2-door Ranch Wagon, without a rear seat or side… more»
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Vintage Speedster: 1915 Model T Custom Racer
On December 10, 1915, the millionth Model T rolled off the assembly line at Ford’s River Rouge plant in Detroit. The custom-built Model T offered here on eBay with bidding at just $2,413 at the time of publication, likely… more»
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Restore of Preserve? 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
Many enthusiasts will aspire to own a spotless classic and drive the object of their desire with their heads held high. However, some are undeniably attracted to owning a vehicle that wears its original tag like a badge of… more»
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A True Mopar Survivor: 1968 Dodge Charger Barn Find
When it comes to naming quintessential muscle car’s of the 1960’s and 1970’s, the Dodge Charger is without question one such icon. Starting out as a show car in 1964, it became a concept the following year, which was… more»
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Injected Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet released the First Generation Monte Carlo in 1970 as its competitor in the “personal luxury car” market. Its target was the Ford Thunderbird, and if the buyer ticked the right boxes on the Order Form, it could show… more»
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Forward Look Project: 1957 Dodge Royal
Chrysler’s 1957-59 products are famous for their “Forward Look” styling which set the competition on its ears. The Space Age was on, and the new cars offered by Chrysler, Plymouth, DeSoto, and Dodge were about as futuristic-looking as any… more»
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Blown Small-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
One of the great attractions of classic Chevrolets for performance enthusiasts is the ready availability of parts allowing upgrades from meek and mild to potent and wild. This 1967 Camaro doesn’t push that performance envelope to the limit, but… more»
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“4+3” Manual! 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Peeking out from a storage container in Berkeley, California, this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette features an interesting technological advance of the 1980s, the Doug Nash “4+3” transmission, a four-speed with optional overdrive in the top three gears. The spartan listing… more»
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V6 Daily Driver? 1976 Pontiac Sunbird
Pontiac introduced the Sunbird in 1976 as a sportier version of the subcompact, Astre. However, the Astre was a rebadged version of the Chevy Vega which had a dubious track record in the early 1970s. This first-year Sunbird is… more»
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28k Mile 454 V8! 1973 Chevrolet Caprice
Convertibles were on the way out at GM by 1973. They had already been dropped from the line-up of the intermediates when they were redesigned that year. And, at Chevrolet, the only full-size drop-top was now on the Caprice… more»
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24k Mile Survivor? 1954 Ford Crestline
Before the Fairlane 500 or Galaxie 500 would be at the top of the Ford food chain, there was the Crestline. It was only offered from 1952 to 1954 and was a step up from the Customline, which itself… more»
