Man, what a run! Fifteen years for the C3 Corvette and this 1982 Collector’s Edition is the swan song. Much changed from the inaugural 1968 version? You bet! The basics were still there and the unmistakeable Mako-Shark lines were… more»
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Engine Swap? 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino makes a generally positive first impression. However, a close look confirms that it requires work to present at its best. It features strong bones and a drivetrain change that many would consider reversing. The… more»
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Restomod Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Hoping to catch up to the popular Ford Mustang, Chrysler gave the Plymouth Barracuda an all-new platform, the E-body, in 1970. It would be shared with the Dodge Challenger, a new product that year. Sales would rise by 50%… more»
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Good News, Bad News: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I don’t know if it’s true anymore, but at one time the 1957 T-Bird was a candidate for America’s collector car Mt. Rushmore, if there were such a thing. The Baby Bird is still a hot commodity, although values… more»
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Parked In ’73: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible
It is sometimes difficult to determine why a classic finds itself hidden away in a dark and dusty shed or barn for decades. However, no such questions are hanging over this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It fell foul of… more»
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Mercury in Disguise: 1988 Classic Tiffany
In the realm of kit and replica cars, no manufacturer has such a contorted history as Classic Motor Carriages. I lost count of the number of “dba” (doing business as) names scattered through its history. As if the constant… more»
1967 Chevrolet Impala Ragtop Project
Chevrolet built more than 800,000 Impalas in 1965 on their way to more than one million full-size cars. That’s a record that’s been unmatched in the last 60 years. Sales for 1967 racked up 575,600 Impalas, a solid accounting… more»
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Unrestored Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
There’s not a lot I can add to the now-familiar story of the legendary ’57 Chevy. I’d bet a dollar to a donut spin that the design and engineering teams over at the bowtie never imagined in their wildest… more»
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Affordable Project: 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan
The current classic market is awash with potential project candidates, but many require significant work and a large cash injection before they can grace our roads. This 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan is a different proposition. It would benefit from… more»
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Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD
One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»
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Unrestored Solid Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Not that I would ever recommend neglecting any car, but if that’s an auto’s destiny, California is one of the more climate-friendly places to do so. This 1970 Dodge Challenger has a couple of close ties to The Golden… more»
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Summer Fun Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol
The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»
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8-Lug Wheels Included: 1966 Pontiac Catalina 421
The horsepower race was well and truly alive in the 1960s, and every American manufacturer wanted a slice of the pie. Given its recent success with the GTO, it is unsurprising that Pontiac bolted a huge V8 under the… more»
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No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman
When most people think of 2-door “Tri-Five” Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad sport wagon usually comes to mind. It was based on the swankier Bel Air trim and came with a unique body from the doors- back. But there… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Claiming that any aging classic is in as-new condition is bold and risky. There will invariably be nay-sayers popping out of the woodwork, quick to highlight the smallest flaw or imperfection. That brings us to this 1986 Chevrolet Monte… more»
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Original Paint! 1938 Ford Standard Coupe
During the mid-1930s, Ford gently erased the upright body style of its first V8 launched in 1932, so that by 1935, the car had a rounder, more modern shape. The styling took another leap in 1937, as the grille… more»
