Also see ‘1953-73 Chevrolet Corvette ads gingerly showed changing gender roles’
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(EXPANDED FROM 8/20/2021) One of my lingering questions from a Collectible Automobile story on the Mercury Park Lane was why it didn’t sell better in 1968 (Biel, 2021). This was arguably the first year that […]
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Realizing this post is satirical, I shall answer your question: If you read any “Hemmings Classic Car”, one sees that more automobile enthusiasts (especially those who are into drag racing) are wanting to acquire “strippo” Fords, Chevys, Pontiacs, Dodges and Plymouths for their hot rod restorations or customs. Here’s a question: Was a base 1968 Road Runner the equivalent of a 1962 Biscayne with a 409 ? Both cars are highly desirable !
Some strippo could be collectible thanks for being an oddity, like these 1970 and 1971 Canada-only BelAir 2-door hardtops. 😉
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-cohort/cohort-pick-of-the-day-1970-chevrolet-bel-air-hardtop-coupe-how-come-canada-got-all-the-good-stuff/
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/car-show-classic/mystery-monday-1971-chevrolet-bel-air-sport-coupe/