It was fun being a nerdy car geek youngster in the ‘60s and witnessing the debut of the “pony car” in April 1964 and seeing the scrambling that ensued at GM and AMC afterwards. And although AMC was the… more»
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Sun-Dazed 1963 Corvair Monza
If you’re in the group of people who like air-cooled rear-engined cars with some patina this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza might just be the car for you! You can find it here on craigslist in Monterey, California, but remember,… more»
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Ostentatious Wealth: 1941 Cadillac Town Car
Many historians agree that the Great Depression officially started on October 29, 1929. Determining an end date is a bit more difficult. The general consensus is that World War II is what ended it. In America, millions were out… more»
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Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
As 1962 rolled around, enthusiasts were already anticipating the new-for-1963 Sting Ray. Heck, even Chevrolet themselves had foreshadowed the new model with the updated rear styling for 1961. However, that doesn’t mean Corvette lovers should dismiss the one-of-14,531 1962… more»
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Low-Mile Rarity: 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3
The 1970s were certainly not a time of automotive greatness from the Big 3. Reeling from the oil crisis, cash-strapped car companies were focused on fuel economy and very basic features. This resulted in many quite awful cars, very… more»
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40,000-MIle 1977 Ford Pinto Runabout Survivor
It’s the middle 1970s. You get your first teaching job. What do you want to meet you at the end of the workday? A brand-new car, of course, sitting outside your school like this car appears to be. What… more»
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Overlooked Classic: 1956 Continental Mark II
In the world of classic cars, some vehicles are simply not selling for what they should. Often these vehicles were not very successful in the marketplace despite fine craftsmanship and great styling. A perfect example of this underappreciated group… more»
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Original 409 Dual-Quad: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
I have sat staring at the photos of this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS, trying to determine its strongest attribute. I’m unsure whether that honor falls to the flawless panels and paint, the spotless interior, or the 409ci Dual-Quad monster… more»
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All Original: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
By the time Oldsmobile rolled its Third Generation 442 off the production line, there was little doubt that its focus was more on comfort and handling than outright performance. That approach was essential, as manufacturers hadn’t developed strategies to… more»
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Same Family 52 Years: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 as a “gentleman’s” pickup, based on a 2-door station wagon platform. It was in response to a similar vehicle brought to market by Ford in 1957. When Chevrolet redesigned their full-size cars… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 would have been a potent and attractive muscle car when it was new. It has fallen upon hard times but hasn’t deteriorated beyond the point of no return. It is a blank canvas for… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Sometimes it is amazing the impact a single, simple change can have on a car’s appearance. Take the 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz as an example. The company elected to ditch the rear fender skirts for that single model year…. more»
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Finned Beauty! 1960 Chrysler Saratoga
Something I’m always grateful for in car listings is when it appears the seller is being forthcoming and telling you everything they know, and I get that feeling about this 1960 Chrysler Saratoga, which is located in Seattle, Washington,… more»
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Loewy Lovely: 1974 Avanti
As time marches on we forget more of our past. New generations see an item and know little of its origin. Take for example this immaculate 1974 Avanti II for sale on craigslist in Kirkland, Washington for $26,500. Few… more»
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Rare Racer: 1959 Porsche Devin D
The late 1950s and early 1960s were a time of some of the best, timeless designs to come from automotive manufacturers. The Jaguar E-Type, the Ferrari 250 GTO, and the original Porsche 911 were all released during this time…. more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1960 Cadillacs
The late 1950s produced a lot of wild-looking automobiles, especially when it came to tailfins. The 1959 Cadillacs may have taken the styling technique to its furthest limit, so things were toned down a bit in 1960, with little… more»
