The Charger 500 was created by Dodge in 1969 as a NASCAR-worthy competitor. It had exposed headlights with a flush front grille and a rear window without the tunnel surrounds on regular Chargers. This was done to help make… more»
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1916 Ford Model T Speedster
As you can well imagine, with more than 15 million Ford Model Ts manufactured over a 19-year model life, many Ts have been modified for more speed (or at least the appearance of it). This “speedster” (the origin of the… more»
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Monza Spyder Barn Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
Sometimes, the more desolate the surroundings of a recently-discovered vehicle, the more intriguing it becomes. This recently unearthed 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder looks like it has been hidden for eons in what amounts to a shed on a… more»
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1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2 Holiday Coupe
No hood scoops, faux air ducts, stripes, or wings sully the smooth lines of this 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Holiday Coupe. Only metal “442” script warns that a super-hot 400 powers this Clark Kent hardtop. Listed as a “garage find”… more»
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4WD Shorty! 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van
Talk about a unicorn: a four-wheel-drive, short-wheelbase Chevrolet G20 van with an eyeball mural on the sides. There cannot be many like that around: This sweet survivor van looks to be in excellent condition with some awesome period-correct details… more»
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Pinto’s Cousin: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager
Ford joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the Pinto, which would go on to sell three million copies in 10 years. I’m betting that Mercury didn’t plan to enter that market until the OPEC oil embargo in… more»
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351 Cobra Jet V8: 1972 Ford Ranchero
Ford created the “gentlemen’s pickup” in 1957 and Chevrolet soon followed. The truck would enjoy an uninterrupted 23-year run through 1979 and – at one time or another – it was a full-size and a compact in addition to… more»
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Concept Car Replica: 1955 Lincoln Futura
Holy Green Machine! At first glance, it looks like the Batmobile had a run-in with a bucket of seafoam green paint. But this car is really a tribute to the Lincoln Futura that inspired the vehicle driven by the… more»
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17 Years In Storage: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
When the 1979 Pontiac Firebird came around, I remember some of my car-crazy classmates in high school saying they didn’t like the new sleeker front end quite as much as the previous year’s model. Oddly, I can remember lots… more»
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34 Original Miles! 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX
Shelby! One of the most important names in American automotive performance. Also, one of the most important names in outsized automobile valuation. We’ve all seen what the Shelby name has done for the Cobra and Mustang, but how about… more»
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455 V8 Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville
Wanting to further capitalize on the luxury segment of the market, Pontiac created the Gran Ville in 1971. It was positioned over the Bonneville which in turn displaced the Executive in the line-up. The nameplate was used through 1975… more»
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One Year Only! 1956 Packard Executive
This is it! A 1956 Packard Executive which was among the last of the true Packards produced as the ’57 and ’58 models would be Studebaker based. Packards seem to hold car guys and gal’s imaginations, such as this… more»
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Package Deal: 2 Chevrolets and 1 Oldsmobile
If you’re fond of early 1950s General Motors products, here’s your chance to acquire three of them at one time – along with a lift to work on your projects. The seller has not one but two 1953 Chevrolets… more»
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Just Three Owners! 1965 Rambler Marlin
Like the Dodge Charger that soon followed, the Rambler Marlin was positioned in the growing luxury personal segment of the car market but really wasn’t one. At least not like a Ford Thunderbird or Buick Riviera. It was more… more»
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Puts the Shag in Shaggin’: 1974 Ford Econoline 100
The 1970s were a time of mystery. Who thought that Avocado Green was a good color for major appliances? Why did CB radios become a huge fad? Who the heck thought up disco and why weren’t they punished severely? … more»
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421 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac 2+2
Some vehicle manufacturers can disappear without causing a ripple, while others will cause heartbreak among enthusiasts. It would be safe to say that Pontiac falls into the latter category. It’s incredible to think that a brand renowned for producing… more»
