Autos
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Early critics missed what the 1970 Porsche 914-6 would later become
When the 1970 Porsche 914-6 arrived, many enthusiasts saw an awkward compromise rather than a future collectible. Sharing showroom space with glamorous 911s, the mid-engined…
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Luxury didn’t stop the 1965 Buick Riviera GS from delivering real performance
The 1965 Buick Riviera GS arrived at a time when American luxury coupes were expected to be soft, quiet and more about chrome than quarter-mile…
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The 1970 Buick GSX delivered massive torque but never got the spotlight it deserved
The 1970 Buick GSX arrived with one of the most violent torque figures of the original muscle era, yet it has never enjoyed the same…
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Mechanics warn the 1968 Toronado’s front-wheel-drive setup made repairs more complex
The 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado looked like a clean-sheet vision of the American future, with hidden headlights, sweeping fenders, and a massive V8 under its long…
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The 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado introduced innovation but came with costly maintenance
The 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado arrived as a futuristic grand tourer that pushed Detroit engineering into unfamiliar territory. Its Front Wheel Drive layout, dramatic fastback body…
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The 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator struggled to escape the Mustang’s shadow
The 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator arrived with the hardware and attitude to run with Detroit’s fiercest muscle cars, yet it never quite shook the perception…
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The 1967 Dodge Charger’s design looked bold but came with rear visibility tradeoffs
The 1967 Dodge Charger arrived as a statement of intent, with a dramatic fastback roofline and full-width lighting that made almost every rival look conservative.…
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The 1969 AMC AMX stood out but its two-seat design limited its appeal
The 1969 AMC AMX arrived as a compact, two-seat muscle car that looked like nothing else in American showrooms. It was fast, relatively affordable, and…
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Mechanics warn the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 was hard to control under hard acceleration
The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 earned a reputation as one of the most brutal muscle cars of its era, and that ferocity came with a…
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The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 delivered power but could overwhelm inexperienced drivers
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 arrived as one of the most fearsome street machines of its era, a mid-size coupe wrapped around a huge…
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