When you are number four, you have to try harder. Such was the case with American Motors, which was always in the shadows of the “Big 3” (GM, Ford, and Chrysler). They came up with cars that were different… more»
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Drive It Home: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Winter can be a boring part of the year. Enthusiasts tend to leave their beloved classic cars tucked away in a warm garage to avoid the rigors of rain, snow, and salt. Most will find small maintenance tasks to… more»
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360 V8 Muscle! 1972 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was created in 1970 to draw more youthful buyers into the Plymouth fold. That included a budget-minded muscle car, the Duster 340 with a small-block V8 of that engine displacement. The seller’s 1972 edition looks like one… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
For the First Generation Mustang, the glory year was undoubtedly 1966. Ford couldn’t build cars fast enough in that year, with 607,568 buyers clamoring to park the iconic pony car in their driveway. From that high, sales volumes plummeted… more»
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1978 Plymouth Volare A43 Street Kit Car
One of the most interesting go-fast decal packages of the 1970s, this 1978 Plymouth Volare A43 Street Kit Car is one interesting ride. We’ve seen a few of them here in the past and this one is listed here… more»
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Barn Find: 1964 Ford Ranchero 289 V8
The Falcon was redesigned and changed generations for the 1964 model year but the Ranchero, which was based on the Falcon at that time, stayed in its lane until the 1966 model year. That’s info that most of you… more»
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All Steel Hot Rod! 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe
Paint it black, hit the track! That old saying certainly applies to this blacked-out 1933 Ford in Acworth, Georgia, though “hit the road” might be more appropriate in this case. The original steel bodied ’33 has been chopped and… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette first hit the streets, it was the big block cars that got most of the ink as ’66 was the year it grew to 427 cubic inches, and the rest as they say is… more»
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Barn Cad: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
We have some friends in Iowa who have a farm and they have a few barn cats, but this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is a barn cad, as in an actual barn find according to the seller. They have… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was produced from 1955-57 and sold more than 53,000 copies. These were early examples of “personal luxury cars” but Ford executives thought they could sell more by adding a back seat to… more»
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Original 302: 1970 Ford Bronco
Predicting what cars will become future classics is difficult. Some vehicles that seem no-brainers will fail to fire in the market, while success can come from unexpected quarters. Such is the case with the First Generation Bronco. Today, spotless… more»
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Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS
When a classic car enthusiast passes away, the fate of their collection can be left up in the air. Some families choose to retain these vehicles as a fitting memorial to their loved one. In contrast, others will liquidate… more»
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Stalled Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year marked the end of the line for the C1 Corvette, and even though it was no secret that a new Corvette was waiting in the wings for 1963, it didn’t prevent the 1962 model from… more»
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Owned For 50 Years: 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The 1955 model year saw Chevrolet transition from its aging Advance Design commercial range to the more modern and aggressively styled Task Force series. Reflecting passenger car trends of the era, the buying public eagerly embraced the new model…. more»
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Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1973 AMC Hornet
It’s sad that Kenosha, Wisconsin – former home of American Motors Corporation – doesn’t have a mind-blowing AMC museum or really much of anything marking the history of this once great company that was headquartered there for decades. This… more»
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Restore of Preserve? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classic cars leave their owners facing difficult decisions. That would appear to be the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. It looks slightly rough around the edges, but it retains most of its original paint and interior trim…. more»
