Chevrolet sold 700,000 Camaro “pony cars” in its first three years on the market (1967-69). So, an all-new design was on the schedule for 1970. Production delays resulted in the cars arriving in showrooms late by five months, contributing… more»
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54K Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador
Last week, I covered this beautifully restored 1960 Rambler American, and today, I’m going to stay in an AMC vein but move things forward eleven years and review this 1971 Ambassador, a find courtesy of Barney. Unlike the American,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Was the 280Z the last great Z car? Or was it great at all? In the beginning, Datsun tried very hard to read the room when it introduced the 240Z, engaging in a long development period geared toward meticulous… more»
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RHD Wagon: 1998 Toyota Caldina AWD
Not all of the automobile nameplates built abroad make it to the U.S. Case in point is the Toyota Caldina, a station wagon that was largely sold on its home turf. It was produced across three generations from 1992… more»
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Muscle Truck: No Reserve 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express
By exploiting a loophole in regulations, Dodge produced the fastest American passenger vehicle in 1978 when it released the Li’l Red Express. Buyer demand was stronger than anticipated, with the company repeating the dose in 1979. These classics enjoy… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker had high hopes for the Avanti when it was introduced in 1963. But production delays and the company’s financial position prevented the “halo” car from reaching its full potential. Barely three months into the 1964 model year, Studebaker… more»
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Wild Ride: 1988 Cadillac Custom Hearse
Some cars are designed to blend in, while others were clearly built to stand out. This 1988 Cadillac Hearse, offered for sale in Mayville, Wisconsin, falls firmly into the latter category. With its custom paint, glass etchings, neon underglow,… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
It’s always interesting when a seller shares the reason they’ve decided to let go of a vehicle, especially one that they or an associate has owned for a long time. We often hear of space issues, not enough time,… more»
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It Runs! 1964 International Harvester Scout 80
Oversized tires and a worn paint job mark the only obvious deviations from stock on this 1964 International Harvester Scout 80. The Littleton, Colorado classic runs, according to the listing here on eBay. At least three bidders have the… more»
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Numbers-Matching Original: 1971 Plymouth GTX
When it comes to Mopar muscle, the GTX occupies a special place as Plymouth’s “gentleman’s hot rod,” offering both refined styling and serious performance. This 1971 Plymouth GTX, listed for sale here on craigslist in Oregon, is a remarkable… more»
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Easily Finished: 1965 Buick Riviera
Many enthusiasts aren’t keen to tackle someone’s unfinished project, which is understandable. There is always the danger that some vehicles possess nasty hidden surprises that will cost an arm and a leg to fix. However, that doesn’t appear to… more»
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Original 340/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
The seller states that this 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 is ready for any “show and shine.” One look at the supplied images seems to support that, with the car presenting superbly. Its cause is aided by its original drivetrain,… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326 Convertible
Ford beat almost every other manufacturer to the punch with its hugely successful Mustang, although Plymouth trumped it by mere days with the Barracuda. General Motors struck back in 1967 with the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird, with… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Chevrolet Task Force 3600
It’s hard to imagine such a stylish truck as Chevy’s new Task Force being used as a utility truck, probably because we usually see them either over-restored or restomodded today. But this was it, this was a tough truck… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
If this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner looks familiar, that’s probably because we featured it about 3 years ago. The seller inherited the car from their late father, who had purchased the car new, and they weren’t sure what to… more»
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Amazing History: 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV
Fact can be stranger than fiction, and this 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV is proof of that concept. It is a rare vehicle, but its backstory demonstrates how the stars will sometimes align to produce positive results beyond… more»
