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1979 Chevrolet Camaro

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The Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in 1967 as a compact car specifically built to provide competition for the highly popular Ford Mustang. This pony car was built atop of the same F-Body platform as the Pontiac Firebird, which had a similar production lifespan of 1967 through 2002. During the preproduction stages of the Chevrolet Camaro, General Motors codenamed the vehicle 'Panther'. The name 'Camaro' was decided upon before production began. The word 'Camaro' in French is slang for 'friend' but in pony-car slang, the name means 'Mustang killer'. During its production lifespan, there were four generations produced. The first generation lasted from 1967 through 1969. The second generation lasted from 1972 through 1981. The third generation lasted from 1982 through 1992. The fourth generation lasted from 1993 through 2002. The fifth generation is believed to begin production in 2007; a concept was shown at the 2006 De

Cavalier

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With a mission that has always held strong to the desire of being GM's value leader in the mainstream of the American car market, Chevrolet has continued to live up to this despite foreign brands that threaten to intrude upon this goal. One of the most popular vehicles in the U.S. and Canada during 1981 and 82, the Chevrolet Cavalier has successfully continued in production all the way through 2005. Sold for much less than the Honda Civic, the Cavalier was eventually retired as a comparably affordable compact vehicle. Chevy's version of the compact GM J platform, the Cavalier was originally designed with an aim towards quality imports like the Honda Accord.  Hailed as the most successful of Chevrolet's long line of vehicles, the Cavalier was designed with the aim of combating the invasion of compact imported vehicles. The front wheel drive Cavalier was responsible for prosperously expanding Chevrolet's share of small vehicles.  In the U.K. the J-platform was u

1971-1974 AMC Javelin AMX 401

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The 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 401 followed a trend of bigger, if not better, ponycars. The revamped ’71 Javelin was longer, lower, wider, and heavier than its predecessor. Gone was the gentle, tucked-in look of the original. This second-generation Javelin was characterized by severe fender arches that were awkwardly sculpted attempts to mimic the Corvette. The 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 401 sported severe fender arches, designed to mimic the Corvette. Gone also was the AMX as a distinct model. The original AMX was based on a Javelin shortened from a wheelbase of 109 inches to 97. It was a svelte two-seater with a legitimate claim as a genuine sports car. For ’71, the Javelin AMX was essentially a decor option group added to the same 110-inch wheelbase and four-passenger body used by all the other Javelins. Any Javelin, in fact, could be ordered with the Javelin AMX’s power and performance options. Javelin offerings included a base model and the more luxurious SST, but the Javelin AM

1969 Chevrolet C10 news, pictures, and information

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For 1969, Chevrolet made minor changes to its Model C Series 10 pickups. The trucks received a new grill that featured the Chevrolet nameplate through the center. The bow tie logo was moved to the middle of the hood. The C10 and K10 models were equipped with either a 115 inch wheelbase with a 6 1/2 foot cargo box or a 127 inch wheelbase with an 8 foot cargo box available in Fleetside or Stepside models. The base engine was a 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder unit offering 155 horsepower. Standard features included a panoramic rear window, 2 speed windshield wipers, low-profile control knobs, safety glass, painted front bumper (the chrome bumpers were optional), windshield defrosters, padded sun visors and more. This 1969 Chevy C10 Step side truck has been modified with a Vintage Air Front Runner, custom paint, front disc brakes, and a 427/400 Big Block Corvette engine. The flat bed has ash planks with stainless steel hardware. In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the