After 14 years as the top series within the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu took over as the nameplate going forward. That coincided with the downsizing of GM’s intermediates in 1978. These cars were lighter and more nimble than the… more»
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Family Collection of Cars For Sale
Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»
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351 Cleveland/Three-Speed: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
In the car world, it’s sometimes hard to know when another car person is pulling your leg. I glaze over and start looking for the exits when I hear someone exaggerating horsepower numbers or talking about their mom’s ’62… more»
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Drive Or Finish? 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Unexpected events in life happen far too often, and sadly, the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro says he was thrown a curve ball that’s forcing the sale here. The neighbors will probably be glad to see this one… more»
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Cheap and Rusty: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
I’ve become a fan of older Mercedes-Benz products over the last few years, perhaps more than any of the other European marques I tend to be smitten by. The main reason for this is durability: despite the reputation of… more»
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Vague and Confusing Ad: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
When Chevrolet introduced the Corvette in 1953, the company hadn’t thought out a long-term plan for the new sports car. They were simply caught up in rushing a dream car into production. That indecision almost ensured that the car… more»
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A Classic Muscle Car? 1968 Pontiac LeMans
So claims the seller, who suggests that in the case of this 1968 Pontiac LeMans convertible “maybe there is a good home for it out there lol and someone who wants to own a classic muscle car.” So, is… more»
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Tri-Tone Style: 1956 Rambler Cross Country Wagon
The year 1954 saw the formation of American Motors Corporation from the amalgamation of Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson. The same year saw the merger of Studebaker and Packard. These historic combinations were provoked by a devastating price war kicked off… more»
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Boat Motor Included! 1965 Plymouth Fury Project
The 1960s Plymouth Fury III was the equivalent of Chevrolet’s Impala and Ford’s Galaxie 500. It returned to completely full-size status in 1965 after a downsizing miscue in 1962 affected Chrysler’s offerings for three years. This ’65 Fury III… more»
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Well-Preserved 1961 Jaguar MKII Sedan
The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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Rare 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
In 1967 only about 5000 Ford Galaxie convertibles were produced. The Xl trim level was a mid-level option and featured upgraded styling and bucket seats. These cars are huge and hip and clean versions with the convertible option often… more»
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Two-Tone 1981 Mercedes Benz 300TD
Mercedes diesel wagons are just about as cool as they get. Mercedes Benz introduced the W123 in 1976. It was offered as a 2-door sedan or a coupe. In ’78, the company introduced the wagon platform, which was extremely… more»
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Fit For A King? 1963 Imperial LeBaron
I suppose if you were ChryCo’s darling race car driver and you wanted to keep up appearances on and off the track, your overlord would want to assist that said driver in always looking his best. And, one way… more»
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1968 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon V6
Soft top or hard top: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous roof leakage, or… just go with a hard top. To paraphrase Shakespeare. I believe this color… more»
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SS396 Truck? 1969 Chevrolet C-10
This! This 1969 big-block powered, short-bed “Action Line” Chevrolet pickup truck is the hot ticket with collectors today. It’s not in Chevelle SS396 territory – those have hit astronomical price levels these days, and that’s one of the reasons… more»
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Restored Woodie: 1953 Mercury Monterey
The Monterey was Mercury’s entry-point full-size product throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and into the 1970s. Station wagons were part of the mix, but after 1951 the true wood-bodied versions (aka “woodies”) were a thing of the past. Too expensive… more»
