One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy Chevelle, a mid-size offering introduced in 1964. The most popular iteration was the second generation, built from 1968-72 during the heyday of the muscle car. But… more»
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Deathmobile Starter Kit: 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
If you were making a short list of iconic American movies, National Lampoon’s Animal House would have to be near the top of your list. This unexpected hit in 1978 set the standards for college behavior and fraternity hijinks… more»
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No Reserve: 1997 Lotus Elise
“Simplify, then add lightness.” It was the phrase that encapsulated Colin Chapman’s design philosophy, and served Lotus well years after his passing when it released the Elise. Its engine produces a relatively modest power figure, but the low curb… more»
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Unusually Repowered: 1937 Packard Convertible
When is a Packard not a Packard? I guess that depends on what one considers to be a car’s soul. Is it the engine? Styling? In an automobile such as this 1937 Packard, perhaps it’s the distinctive grille. Which… more»
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Estate Find Fixer Upper: 19XX Yugo GV
Now that’s a barn find! I mean, maybe not in the mind-blowing importance of the vehicle in question, but in an old(ish) car actually being shown in a dusty, dirty barn. A few generations of birds, mice, and other… more»
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French Flair: 1960 Facel Vega HK500
Rare. Powerful. Celebrity magnet. From a company that specialized in metal-bending for other car makers came the Facel Vega HK500, radiating that French “we do things differently” kind of charm. Why did a metal-bender decide to develop its own… more»
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New York Yankees MVP Team Car: 1955 Chrysler C-300
Using “influencers” to bring attention to your product (and make the cash register ring) isn’t a new marketing ploy. And star athletes have been doing it practically forever. You can’t turn on your TV or go online today without… more»
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Unrestored Sedan: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some would-be interested buyers will probably quickly write this 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air off, simply because it has twice the number of doors as suits the taste of many collectors. That’s understandable, as those sixties examples of the two-door… more»
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Celebrity Owned and Numbers-Matching: 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible
The 1971 Plymouth Cuda needs minimal introduction, as it’s widely regarded as one of the most coveted autos from the early era of muscle cars, and to find a numbers-matching example with so much equipment that it required two… more»
Cheap 2-For-1 Deal: 1955 Dodge Royal
Though it was the top trim level offered by Dodge upon introduction, the Royal seems to sometimes be overlooked or forgotten by many Mopar fans, and there could be a couple of reasons for that. Production was relatively short,… more»
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345 V8 Survivor: 1973 International 1110 Pickup
“It’s a workingman’s rig. Strong as they come and smooth as they go. A pickup that you can assign the toughest tasks. Then take on a trip or to town with pride.” So says a brochure for a 1973… more»
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One-Year-Only Performer: 1979 Chrysler 300
With the first generation of the Cordoba about to age out of the marketplace, Chrysler pulled an old number out of the bag that hadn’t been used since 1971 to offer high-end buyers something special, before the car was… more»
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Driver-Quality 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
A teardrop or two must have fallen at the Jaguar works when the curtain fell on the long-running E-Type in 1974. While it had undergone plenty of mechanical changes, and the Series 3 enjoyed the 2+2’s longer wheelbase and… more»
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Red 425 V8: 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom
For most of the 1960s, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. With a name like that, you would think it was available only as a coupe or convertible, but 4-door models were also available (for the family man… more»
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Crate 302: 1969 Ford Ranchero
I admit I never understood the appeal of classics like this 1969 Ford Ranchero until I bought an Australian Ford Falcon Ute as a daily driver and tow vehicle for my race car. I kept the Falcon long after… more»
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Reserve Met: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Life can change without warning, forcing us to alter well-established plans. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which the seller purchased with visions of a restoration dancing in their head. However, the lure of a… more»
