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Ever come across those car shows that feature classic cars that have been owned by one faithful owner for decades? The cars in question have been lovingly cared for and act as loyal servants for countless years. While it is a sad sight to see something that has been part of the family to leave, it is truly a bittersweet moment to see a piece of metal mean so much to someone and continue its legacy to its new custodian. Present today is one of those rare cars, this 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan is a rare American beauty, and it has been with one family for over 50 years; this original example has a reported 63,000 miles on the clock and is a well-preserved example that is guaranteed to create memories with its new custodian.
Designed and crafted by Chrysler in the 1950s, the DeSoto Fireflite is a 50s beauty that seamlessly boasts 50s Chrysler design with a twist. The timeless design of this 1955 DeSoto Fireflite is brought to life with a two-tone red and white exterior, a fitting color to compliment those ’50s curves to perfection. A quick walk around this classic beauty gives you a clean exterior that sports all its chrome trim and exterior components. This ’50s beauty sits on its factory hubcaps wrapped with white wall tires for added effect. Stepping into the black interior of this 1955 DeSoto Fireflite is a quick solution to experiencing what life was like in a bygone era. The cabin is complete and original, the steering wheel showcases perfect patina, the gauges showcase performance, and there’s what appears to be a factory radio in place, too.
With 50s automobiles seeing a major shift towards resto-mods, finding an original example with an engine of the time or, in rare cases, an original powertrain is a tough find. Under all the iconic styling of this 1955 DeSoto Fireflite lies a 291ci V8 powertrain; the powertrain is reported to be original to the car, making it one rare bird. The current owner reports a new master cylinder in place, and an automatic transmission ensures a smooth performance transition to the car's rear wheels.
Ever come across those car shows that feature classic cars that have been owned by one faithful owner for decades? The cars in question have been lovingly cared for and act as loyal servants for countless years. While it is a sad sight to see something that has been part of the family to leave, it is truly a bittersweet moment to see a piece of metal mean so much to someone and continue its legacy to its new custodian. Present today is one of those rare cars, this 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan is a rare American beauty, and it has been with one family for over 50 years; this original example has a reported 63,000 miles on the clock and is a well-preserved example that is guaranteed to create memories with its new custodian.
Late 50s Chevys and mid 60s Cadillacs have always been popular candidates for restomod projects. However, not all of them are tastefully done like this fully restored 1965 Cadillac de Ville convertible restomod. 1965 was the first model year for the 3rd generation De Ville. It retained the same wheelbase as its predecessor, but the frame was a new perimeter frame (rather than the old X frame). The horizontal headlamp arrangement that had been standard since the late 50s was dropped in favor of a vertical arrangement, which also resulted in a wider grille. Gone were the softer lines of the old car, replaced by a sharper, more boxy design. The tailfins that had started shrinking since 1960 were now lower and slanted slightly downwards rather than slightly upwards. The new straight lines in its design make this car just as good looking with the top down as it does with the top up.
What do you get when you imbue an Eighties car with Twenties (no not Twenty Twenties, but Nineteen Twenties) styling? That’s precisely what Excalibur aimed to do. This Milwaukee-based outfit was the work of Clifford Brooks Stevens, who initially designed the cars for Studebaker. Stevens subsequently formed a company to create them by himself. Sadly, the project wasn’t as successful as all involved would have expected, and after several failures, Excalibur folded in 1990. Of course, that hasn’t stopped others from creating replicas, such as this 1989 Excalibur Series V Replica. Built on a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GS chassis, this 17,688-mile automobile awaits its new owner in Williston, Vermont. It is often said that imitation is the best form of flattery, so the fact that someone built a replica of the Excalibur means that the car is worth checking out. If you’re the kind of person who lusts after the quirky and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what many consider a ‘classic’ or ‘modern classic’, why not buy this car and become its custodian?
The Chevy Nova, or Chevy II as it was also known, was the Bowtie’s contender in the compact car space between 1962 and 1979. It was quite a departure from Chevy’s other offerings that included full-size and midsize cars, plus sports, muscle and pony cars. Nevertheless, the Nova was a best-seller throughout much of the Sixties, since it represented affordable motoring for the masses who didn’t want a land yacht of epic proportions and eye-watering price. Now, the Nova is a great classic car, as well as a fine restomod platform. This particular 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS Restomod is a great example of the latter category, as it’s undergone a full restoration and has just 400 miles on its stonking new motor.
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