Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” philosophy defined Chrysler’s styling during the late 1950s. The buying public suddenly discovered that cars no longer needed to be upright and boxy, with Exner’s pen demonstrating that cars could be low, sleek, and swooping…. more»
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Offers Considered: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is a mystery machine. It is 1-of-6,306 examples of the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition. It has been laid low for years following a transmission issue and needs… more»
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Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»
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Nicely Restored Poncho: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe
When I saw this ’55 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe on the list of Barn Finds cars to write about, I had to snag it. That’s because 40 years ago, my twin brother bought one exactly like this, same colors… more»
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33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
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Packard V8: 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom
I’m instantly transported down to the white sand beaches of Florida with this Coral Pink 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan. It looks like it would be right at home in an old color brochure with people frolicking on the… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: Rare 1960 Mercury Park Lane Coupe
If an award had been given out in 1960 for the new car most likely resembling a mild custom, the 1960 Mercury would’ve won hands down. Just look at that unusual and very bold rear end treatment. The totally… more»
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Z Code 4 Speed: 1978 Firebird Trans Am
Black and gold Trans Ams are the most popular car at the auctions these days with prices exceeding $100,000. T.J. found this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am for sale with an asking price of $32,000. While it appears to not… more»
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Last Year of the 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Mitchell G found this nicely optioned 1976 Pontiac Trans Am listed here on Craigslist. The car is located outside of Atlanta in Monroe, Georgia. Besides being 49 years old and in great condition, this Trans Am is equipped with… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon
The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country is one of those wagons that seemed to get everything just right, offering a high level of luxury for passenger comfort plus a powerful V8 under the hood for the driver… more»
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Buick-Powered 1969 Jeep Gladiator J3600
Someone on Kaiser-Jeep’s staff had a knack for product naming in the 1960s. This truck was called the “Gladiator,” the short-lived overhead-cam six was the “Tornado,” AMC’s 327 V8 was the “Vigilante,” and it was replaced by a “Dauntless”… more»
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11 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
When it comes to survivor vehicles, it seems there is no limit for what constitutes “low mileage.” All the time, we see vehicles that were quite literally driven home and not touched for decades, just waiting for the right… more»
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Euro Spec Shark: 1984 BMW 635 CSi
To this day, my ears still perk up if I hear of a European-market car come up for sale. As a clearly hopeless automotive enthusiast, I like to make my life more painful by not only buying cars with… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe
Here we are in the ’40s again; I can’t help it – these cars have become so inexpensive that they’re compelling. Today’s example is a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe coupe, offered here on facebook Marketplace for $8000 with a rebuilt… more»
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Stored For Years: 1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR
Why have shipping prices for vehicles gone up so much in the last few years? Fuel doesn’t cost any more and in a lot of cases, it’s less than it was four or five years ago. Is it insurance?… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1962 Studebaker Lark
The merger between Studebaker and Packard did not go well in the mid-1950s, so the company needed a new product to help save it. And that came in the form of the Lark “compact” in 1959. Which helped boost… more»
