In 1959, Plymouth introduced the Sport Fury and produced only 3,858 units by 1964, making it rare compared to other muscle cars of the time. Pontiac produced 32,450 GTOs, Chevy produced a whopping 149,00 Chevelle Malibus, and Ford produced… more»
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Built To Last: 1978 Checker Marathon Taxi
There are few American cars more closely associated with the taxi business than the Checker Marathon. Its boxy shape, enormous passenger compartment, and unmistakable styling made it a familiar sight on city streets for decades. This 1978 example still… more»
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Parts Or Project? 1963 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera was GM’s first attempt to enter the personal luxury car market. The Ford Thunderbird had been the industry benchmark in this segment for 5 years, but the new ground-up styling made the ’63 Riviera stand out… more»
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Fresh 402: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute
There is a problem with the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. Values have climbed steadily recently, putting high-end drivers out of reach for most mere mortals. Enthusiasts must either give up their ownership dreams or settle for something less… more»
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Roadside Find: 1966 Dodge Charger
The “Dodge Rebellion” was an inventive marketing campaign launched by Dodge in 1966 to position that Chrysler division as the company’s performance carmaker. The Charger was introduced mid-year and was the leader of the pack for that initiative. Sales… more»
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Triple-Deuce Restoration: 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile celebrated its 60th anniversary in automobile production in 1957. One of its offerings was the Holiday Coupe, produced across all three series (88, Super 88, and 98). The seller has a beautifully restored and customized (lightly?) Holiday Coupe,… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1972 Dodge Challenger 340
The Dodge Challenger was the last new entry into the “pony car” movement. It was in production from 1970 to 1974 on the E-body platform shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. The performance model was dubbed “Rallye” beginning in 1972,… more»
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Fairlane With A Bed: 1968 Ford Ranchero
When Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957, it had a simple slogan: “More Than a Car! More Than a Truck!” Back then, pickups were mostly seen as work vehicles, not something you’d necessarily drive to church or take out… more»
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Last Model Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport
The Dart Sport was the less controversial name for what began in 1971 as the Dodge Demon. After supposedly receiving pressure from the clergy, Dodge changed the name of the Plymouth Duster-derivative to Dart Sport from 1973 to 1976,… more»
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440 Six-Barrel: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Some classics hint at stunning performance, but fail to live up to expectations. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner won’t disappoint. Its engine bay houses a 440ci Six-Barrel V8 with power and torque to burn. It presents nicely following a… more»
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Kitten To A Tiger? 1970 Dodge Challenger Project
There are movie cars and then there are iconic movie cars. The 1970 Dodge Challenger fits into the latter category, being the real star of one of my favorite car movies, the 1971 action drama Vanishing Point. The film… more»
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Rebuilt And Ready? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
Few vehicles blur the lines between car and truck like the El Camino, and this 1971 looks like a great, no-fuss way to enjoy one. According to the seller, it’s an “all new everything” affair with a 402 cubic-inch… more»
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A Different Poncho: 1969 Pontiac Tempest Custom S
It’s easy to overlook a Pontiac that isn’t a GTO or a LeMans, but this 1969 Pontiac Tempest Custom S four-door hardtop has some interesting things going for it. Listed on Craigslist in Dallas, Texas, for $6,500, this survivor… more»
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Rare L34 360HP: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet replaced the famous 409 cubic-inch big-block V8 with the new 396 midway through the 1965 model year. A setup with 325 hp was standard with that engine in the 1965 Impala SS 396. As the seller’s car was… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
A floor-shifted three-speed manual isn’t the transmission most people expect behind a V8 in a first-generation pony car, and that unusual combination gives this Firebird much of its personality. The seller says its 350-cubic-inch V8 is topped by a… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Malaise Era nearly killed the American muscle car because of emissions regulations and insurance concerns. The genre made a comeback in the 1980s, but most enthusiasts consider the brutal 1960s vehicles the best of the breed. This 1969… more»
