The Chevy El Camino, like Ford’s Ranchero, was a coupe utility vehicle, sometimes referred to as a “gentleman’s pickup.” It was given a two-year trial run as a full-size truck in 1959-60, then took a hiatus before returning as… more»
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Old School RV: 1969 Dodge Travco Motorhome
Beginning in 1964, Travco Corp. (a derivative of “Travelers Company”) partnered with Chrysler to provide Dodge’s M-truck chassis and drivetrains for their line of motorhomes. Production of these fiberglass-bodied houses on wheels lasted for about 25 years. We don’t… more»
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Double Your Fun! A Pair of 1957 Buick Centurys
There’s a lot going on here. The seller has a pair of 1957 Buick Centurys, a convertible and a four-door hardtop up for sale and the convertible has experienced a started, and then halted restomod conversion. The four-door hardtop… more»
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1 of 1,107! 1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE 400/4-Speed
With the horsepower ratings that some new cars come with nowadays, it’s hard to believe that in 1979 anything over 200 horses was considered a lot of power. But the popularity of muscle cars had declined by this time,… more»
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Supercharged 350: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
As I looked at this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s photos, I pondered when I last heard a classic car owner say they wished their car had less power. Then the answer hit me; I haven’t. No matter how much… more»
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Pullman Camper: 1971 GMC C-1500
In 1967, General Motors redesigned their C/K trucks, adding more features and creature comforts than earlier models. The 1967-72 editions were referred to as the “Action-Line” series and they were offered by both Chevrolet and GMC with few differences… more»
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Two-Owner Custom: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Modified classic cars always divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will applaud the owner’s vision, while others will decry the molestation of a potentially valuable vehicle. This 1969 Camaro walks a fine line between the two camps. It wears a host… more»
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Summer Cruiser: 1963 Rambler American 440
By far my personal favorite era of the Rambler American, this car would be great to own for summer car cruising and car show duties. Or maybe, winter cruising if I lived in a reasonable climate that wasn’t cold… more»
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Mopar Pickup! 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline
The D-100 Sweptline was Dodge’s basic ½-ton pickup for more than 30 years. It gave way later to the Ram series that are so popular today. The Sweptline was a smooth-sided truck whereas the Utiline was the fender-sided version… more»
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Shaker Equipped: 1971 Ford Ranchero 351 GT
In a one-time world of utes, usually dominated by Chevrolet’s El Camino, it’s always nice to find a Ford Ranchero GT, especially one like this 1971 shaker hood-equipped example. The engine has had some mo-jo laid on it and… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1954 Mercury Monterey
For much of its 23 years in production (1952-74), the Monterey would be the equivalent of Mercury’s version of the Ford Galaxie 500. The car’s name was derived from the famous Monterey Bay along the central coastline of California…. more»
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Doggy Chew Toy: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
After decades of being involved with classic cars, I sometimes feel that I’ve witnessed everything that the scene has to offer. Then vehicles like this 1969 Corvette appear, reminding me that I may have just scratched the surface. The… more»
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1 of 650 Drop-Tops: 1951 Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler introduced the Imperial in 1926 and it would be the company’s top model for several decades. The car was positioned to compete with the likes of Cadillac, Lincoln, and some makes that are no longer with us like… more»
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Parked in ’78: 1970 Ford Mustang
With the First Generation Mustang proving such an enormous sales success, it is no surprise that there remains a ready supply of promising project cars waiting for the right person to perform their magic on the mechanicals and metal…. more»
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Playmate Pink? 1966 Ford Mustang
OK, OK, “Playmate Pink” is not my suggested handle for what was officially known as “Dusk Rose” but P.P. became the more controversial name for this most obvious of Ford Mustang hues. Finding an original one is supposedly a… more»
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FWD Muscle: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Toronado would be Oldsmobile’s entrant in the personal luxury car segment in 1966. It shared the E-platform that the Buick Riviera introduced in 1963, but it would employ front-wheel-drive, unlike its GM sibling. It would be the first… more»
