Colony Park was Mercury’s answer to the Ford Country Squire station wagon. Offered from 1957 to 1991, it was the most luxurious people mover you could get from the company sans the Lincoln which didn’t build wagons. It was… more»
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304 V8 Project: 1972 AMC Gremlin
Chevrolet and Ford were about to enter the U.S. subcompact car market in 1970. Not to get left behind – and owing to their limited resources – American Motors set their sights on what would be the Gremlin. They… more»
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Museum Find: 1924 Hupmobile Touring
Any thought of the “Roaring Twenties” evokes images of flappers, Prohibition, and gangsters, all set to the peculiar sounds of jazz music. What the decade also produced was millions of automobiles as Americans left the horse behind for good. … more»
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Field Find: 1973 Mercury Comet V8
The Ford Maverick was the company’s second major success story of the 1960s (the Mustang was the first). It was introduced in April 1969, five years to the day after the famous “pony” car. Sales were so brisk that… more»
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Highly Original: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The early Volkswagen Beetles are noted for their svelte styling, lower production numbers, and overall surprisingly high level of detail for what was always intended as an economy car. The convertible offering take this to another level in terms… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Some project builds are more complicated than others, and those with rust requiring attention can prove offputting for potential buyers. However, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be the ideal candidate for an enthusiast harboring those feelings. It is… more»
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BF Auction: 1993 Toyota Celica Convertible
UPDATE 6/21/2023 – The seller has added more photos of this Celica. You can find them in the gallery below. UPDATE – The winner of this Celica’s situation has changed and can no longer buy the car, so we… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Ford Ranchero
Some enthusiasts are more passionate than others and will accumulate a vast collection of classics, planning to transform each into something genuinely special. Time can work against them, and they may choose to send these unfinished projects to a… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark II
It would be fair to say that during the 1960s, only a tiny handful of British automobile manufacturers had genuine high-performance engines in their arsenal. Those that did weren’t in a hurry to share their powerplants with the opposition,… more»
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1967 Canadian-Sourced Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Normally, I wouldn’t cover a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (and I used to own one like this!). They, like certain Mopars, are just over-covered, there’s nothing new under the sun that can be said about them. It would take… more»
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Rare Edition: 1969 AMC Rebel Raider
The practice of manufacturers releasing region-specific special edition vehicles was probably at its peak in the late 1960s, and it is a strategy that is rarely seen today. It resulted in some rare and desirable cars and some relatively… more»
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Baby Ferrari: 1975 Fiat X1/9
In the late 1950s, a new trend in car design began to emerge, incorporating sharp lines and angles, and culminating in wedged noses, wedged rears, even fins or wings. Virgil Exner Jr. was responsible for one of the earliest… more»
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Crossram-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
I recently had the privilege to write about a stunningly refurbished 1967 Mustang Fastback, so I thought it only fitting to give Bow-Tie enthusiasts a right of reply with this beautiful 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It has just emerged… more»
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Brand New! 1967 Ford Mustang
Regular readers know I strongly lean toward retaining most classics in their factory specifications and appearance via preservation or restoration. However, I will seldom ignore a custom build, particularly if its creator manages to maintain the car’s inherent character…. more»
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62k Mile Survivor: 1971 Pontiac GTO
Finding a 2 owner GTO is getting to be rare. PRA4SNW found this example located in Lake Worth, Florida. It is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $29,000. It appears to be in original condition and has traveled… more»
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Shades of Scooby-Doo! 1961 Ford Thames 800-E
The Thames 800-E was a small van produced by Ford in the late 1950s and 1960s. They are reminiscent of the early Ford Econoline vans sold in the U.S. (the Thames was not). This example from 1961 has been… more»
