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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On The Boat! 1995 Fiat Type 175 Coupé
The Fiat Coupé, aka Type 175, was a 2-door, 4-seat coupe produced by Fiat between 1994 and 2000 and was partly designed by Pininfarina. Because of their on-again, off-again status of importing cars to the U.S., 175s like the… 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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An Early Mini Project? 1962 Morris Mini
Coming from the UK, it was common for young drivers to either learn to drive in a classic Mini, or to purchase one as their first car. They were remarkably common on the streets of the UK and could… 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»
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Rare Crew Cab: 1972 Dodge D200
While we seem to be hell-bent as a culture on bringing back everything that was once old and making it new again (versus creating new things of actual value), the long wheelbase pickup with a fleetside bed and four… more»
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Estate Sale Bargain? 1978 GMC Royale Motorhome
This seems like a very good price for a classic GMC motorhome, the one that nearly every enthusiast at some level can agree is one of the coolest RVs ever built. These front-wheel-drive motorhomes have become cult classics of… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 Club Coupe
While it received largely undeserved adverse publicity during its later life, Chevrolet’s decision to develop and produce the Corvair was a bold move that paid dividends in the showroom. Our feature car rolled off the production line in 1963… more»
