The Chevrolet Corvair had more body styles of the 1960s compacts. Besides the usual assortment of sedans, wagons, and convertibles, the vehicle also came as cargo and passenger vans, and pickups. All of them used the same rear-mounted, air-cooled… more»
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Finish it Your Way: 1932 Ford Roadster
Some enthusiasts avoid tackling another’s unfinished project build because it often involves opening a particularly unpleasant can of worms. However, this 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod is a different kettle of fish. Not only does the buyer see what… more»
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223 Inches of Prestige: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a really big car to impress your friends, the Pontiac Bonneville had to be on your shortlist. With a 124-inch wheelbase, it was on par with its GM cousins, the Buick… more»
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1957 Ford F-350 NAPCO 4×4 Conversion
Today, four-wheel-drive is synonymous with the pickup truck, but it hasn’t always been so. Ford Motor Company didn’t offer a factory four-wheel-drive system on its F-Series line until 1959, two years after our featured truck was built. In the meantime, companies… more»
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Drive it Home: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop
Some people have a natural aversion to the cold, meaning it takes something pretty special to lure them away from their warm environment. Perhaps this 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop could be the ideal bait. It is an extraordinarily… more»
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Reasonably Priced 1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
By the time you read this, the auction for this Buick Roadmaster wagon will be over – but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t warrant discussion. And that’s because these B-platform behemoths were white-hot not so long ago, and it… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the Thunderbird, it faced strong opposition from the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prix during the early 1960s which eroded sales. However, the introduction of a new model in… more»
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Well Maintained: 1987 Fiat Panda
The Giant Panda has been identified as a vulnerable species, and there is a global move to ensure its survival. This 1987 Fiat Panda is anything but giant but has survived in remarkable condition. Part of its core strength… more»
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Running Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup as a personal luxury car (the same year that the Toronado also debuted). It was a fancier version of the standard Cutlass and would eventually become the GM division’s best seller. This… more»
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Highland Green Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
Rusty Mustangs are easy to find, but rusty ’68 fastbacks in Highland Green? Not so much. Steve McQueen’s Bullitt car (one of two) sold for 3.74 million dollars in 2020, so as long as people know why a Mustang that… more»
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South Bend’s Last Stand: 1964 Studebaker Commander
The handwriting was on the wall for Studebaker in late 1963 when they ceased automobile production in the U.S. (South Bend, Indiana). For the next 2 ½ years, output was focused solely on operations in Hamilton, Ontario until Studebaker… more»
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24k-Mile One Owner: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
In the early 1970s, General Motors felt that more passenger protection mandates were coming due to rollovers in accidents. If that were true it could mean the end of true hardtops and convertibles. So, in 1973, they introduced the… more»
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One-Owner Gold Package: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado
Having been silently and smoothly gliding across the roadways of the Arlington Heights, Illinois area to the tune of only around 1,700 miles a year over the last 36 years, this 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, which the seller says has… more»
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Full Size Performer? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Before the advent of intermediates and Pony cars, full-sizers were how America rolled. Hopping them up, despite their size, was part of car culture. I enjoyed these big cars years ago, and still do today – and that’s the… more»
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One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
With its one-year-only front end, one-year-only convertible, and one owner history, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible in Decatur, Illinois distinguishes itself before you even twist the key. Furthermore, that twist prompts the full-sized drop-top to life and the… more»
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1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe
The first few years after World War II were an interesting time in the U.S. auto industry, to say nothing about other countries involved in that war. Auto production stopped early in the war and most manufacturers revamped pre-war… more»
