1974 was the end of the blacktop for the first generation Dodge Challenger, and the rest of the muscle car market wasn’t faring very well by this time either, thanks to the oil crisis of ’73 and skyrocketing insurance… more»
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First Love Must Go: 1956 Chevrolet 210
The 210 was the mid-level trim model in the 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevies. Out of 1.6 million automobiles that Chevrolet built in 1956, the 210 2-door post sedan would account for 206,000 copies, the third best-selling model/body style. This car… more»
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Original 350: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
Stepping back to admire a classic restored with your own hands is a satisfying experience, but it is not one available to every enthusiast. Various circumstances can undermine the viability of a project build, leaving those affected with two… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
There’s no doubt that automotive developments like fuel injection and electronic witchcraft allow modern cars to deliver more power per cubic inch than in decades past. They achieve that feat while producing less harmful emissions and cocooning their occupants… more»
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Dean Weller Special: 1948 Crosley Micro Car
Dean Weller’s retirement avocation was running Grandpa’s Garage in De Soto, Kansas. Weller was a car customizer extraordinaire. His primary interest was Model A’s, but over the years he tackled an Edsel, a Lincoln, and a DeSoto, among others…. more»
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Confusing Colors? 1955 Buick Century Wagon
This find is worthy of exploration because it’s a rarely seen wagon today, a 1955 Buick Century, one of only 4,243 produced, according to 55Buick.com. Thrown in Estate Wagons for another 2,952 and you’re at a total count of… more»
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Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500
There has long been a belief that 1,140 Shelby GT500 Fastbacks rolled out of the factory in 1968, and our feature car’s owner mentions that figure in their listing. However, the internet can be a source of misinformation, which… more»
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Jurassic Park Tribute! 1965 Clark Cortez
Did you know that the Clark Forklift Co. built motorhomes in the 1960s? They got out of business in the 1970s and others carried to torch through the end of the decade. The Cortez was popular, perhaps because it… more»
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Engine Upgraded: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 was a potent muscle car capable of pinning its driver back in their seat if they floored the gas. It offered enough performance to satisfy most people, except the owner of our feature car. They… more»
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A Not-Old Barn Find: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Think back on the trajectory we’ve come along such that a 1986 model Chevrolet Camaro is now a treasured barn find. Way back when, that status was reserved for cars of the 1960s. Then suddenly everyone had to have… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
There are many reasons why a classic car can find itself in hibernation. It could be because the owner wishes to preserve their investment, or an illness may prevent that person from climbing behind the wheel. In the case… more»
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Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Rough looking and resting on deflated tires in an Osage City, Kansas garage, this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 could be one of only 3823 such specimens produced. The description here on Craigslist claims the personal luxury coupe retains… more»
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High Performance Project: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller of this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette had big plans to turn it into a 383 stroker build, but he’s decided to put it up for sale along with all of the high-performance parts he’s collected along the way…. more»
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396 Turbo-Jet! 1969 Chevrolet Suburban Custom
The year 1969 was a big one for anyone who wanted to go fast. All domestic auto manufacturers had their instantly recognizable model names like GTO, Cobra Jet, and SS396. And Chevrolet’s SS396 covered the Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro… more»
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Sport Coupe Project: 1970 Chevrolet Malibu
Continuing its trend from prior years, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be Chevelle’s most popular model and body style in 1970. It represented two-thirds of production, excluding Monte Carlo’s and El Camino’s. That large population speaks to why so… more»
