Bradley GT

Bradley GT The Bradley GT was in the middle of its timeline as of 1973. These were officially sold as kit cars, though fully assembled versions could be arranged through the factory. Usually the builder would place these on a second hand Volkswagen Beetle platform but sometimes a Chevrolet Corvair would find itself under a […]
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Aston Martin Lagonda

Aston Martin Lagonda This 4-door sedan arrived for the 1976 model year, though not officially in the U.S., which had to wait until 1982 for the federal version. It sat on a 115 inch wheelbase and had an overall length of 208 inches. It was rather heavy at about 4600lbs. The suggested retail price was […]
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Chevrolet Citation

Chevrolet Citation It replaced the Nova for the 1980 model year. Citation’s platform shared the Nova’s X-body designation, but now it was front wheel drive. This redesigned platform was shared with the Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Phoenix, and Buick Skylark. While the outside dimensions were smaller, the interior and trunk boasted more room than the outgoing […]
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Kelmark GT

Kelmark GT The Kelmark GT was sold as a kit car. The shape it held was heavily influenced by the Ferrari Dino 246GT. The first of two variants was the GT Independence. It was engineered to be used on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis. The layout, like that of the Beetle was rear engine/rear wheel drive. […]
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS The SS version of the Monte arrived for 1983. It was created as an ‘IN’ for a better Nascar vehicle. Not to mention it was a while since Chevy had a conventional midsize musclecar, let alone anything with the ‘SS’ suffix. The most visible difference is the aerodynamic nose and rear […]
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Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier This model arrived for the 1982 model year and was based on the brand new J-body platform. It was a larger subcompact that filled the void left by the Monza lineup which departed after 1980. Like its predecessor, Cavalier offered a slew of body styles. These were 2 door coupe, 4-door sedan, 3-door […]
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