From its birth in 1964 until the mid-1970s, the Ford Mustang was the sales leader in the “pony car” market segment it helped to create. The original design got a mild styling refresh in 1967, so the 1968 editions… more»
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1948 Packard Custom Eight Convertible Project
In the 1949 film noir Impact, starring Brian Donleavy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker, Donleavy drives a Packard convertible (described as a “roadster” in the movie) that’s nearly identical to the one on offer here, a 1948 Custom Eight… more»
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Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964. It was a mid-sized car designed to compete with the downsized Ford Fairlane. The Malibu was the better trimmed of the Chevelles and could be had with the Super Sport treatment, like… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1948 Chevrolet 3100
Tastes evolve, and I openly admit that I am a late convert to the work of classic Pickups. I once viewed them as nothing but workhorses, but I have grown to appreciate the insight they offer into less complicated… more»
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Factory Air: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396
1955 was a watershed year for styling and sales for American automakers, and it happened again ten years later. 1965 was a great year for Detroit styling, especially across the GM line, and sales were strong as well. At… more»
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As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»
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Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick
Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»
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Ranchero Alternative: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1959 as a coupe utility vehicle to keep up with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon. As a full-size vehicle, it only ran for… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Taking a low mileage specimen and restoring it is a bit of a calculated risk in the collector vehicle world. First of all, you have to truly weigh up and down how the outside world will respond to your… more»
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Updated Drivetrain: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was a popular Chevrolet compact sold from 1962 to 1979. Unlike the Corvair which had a long run in the 1960s, the Nova was quite conventional, a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a front-mounted, water-cooled engine. The most… more»
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No Reserve 351 4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang
I’ll admit it, I’m generally not a fan of Ford’s BIG Mustang (’71-’73). There are a lot of reasons but most are probably immaterial to others. Standing out, first and foremost, is the comparison between these and the previous… more»
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Time Capsule Survivor: 1967 Pontiac LeMans
1967 was the last chance offering for a second-generation Pontiac LeMans before a restyled and more modern-looking model took over the following year, but there’s just something about those stacked headlights and tall composure in the front that’s hard… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1977 Porsche 911S Targa
Were it not for a discussion between father and son, the 911 would have been a notchback rather than a fastback. When it was time to innovate away from the 356, Porsche assigned the design duties to Butzi Porsche,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II
There are some classic cars and trucks that become infinitely cooler when you find out it’s a one-owner, or one-family owned, example. The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is one of the more familiar collector cars out there, and many of… more»
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Rare Roadster: 1965 Honda S600
Honda has a reputation for many things, and while build quality is chief among them, building raucous little sports cars isn’t far behind. And while I understand that high-revving coupes aren’t for everyone, the Honda S600 is a masterpiece… more»
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Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine
At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers. These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity. With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»
