1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS

The El Camino was Chevy's pickup car, introduced in 1959 to compete with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Chevelle it was based on, the 3rd generation arrived in 1968, available in the high-performance SS 396 package. For 1969, the SS had the 396 again, with 265-375 HP, depending on how hot you wanted it. It's surprising--though awesome--to see a SS still on the job. This one's bed is filled with doors from a '60s Chevy Greenbrier van.

 

 

 

 

1969 Lincoln Continental Mk. III

The new Continental came for 1969, and represented an end to the clean 60s-and earlier designs (with the exception of the 3rd gen), and a start to the excessive 70s designs. With a stand-up radiator at the front, a fake spare tire at the rear, and a lot of gangster in between, this new Continental was not subtle. Because it was based on the Thunderbird, it was cheap to make, but because it was a luxury car, it was expensive--a manufacturer's dream. This one still sports the original hubcaps, and has the automatic headlight dimmer option, which is that thing on the hood.

  

 

 

 

 

 

1962 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

The Sedan DeVille was Cadillac's big sedan throughout the sixties and much of the seventies. The generation pictured here was introduced in 1961, and lasted until 1964. Although the fins were still there, the excess of the '59s was long gone, and the result was a much cleaner and smoother design. The beauty is still apparent here, despite some front end damage. Interestingly, the license tabs on this car were last updated in 1984.

 

 

 

 

 

1977 Mercury Capri II S

The 1st generation Mercury Capri, a European Ford Capri, was available throughout the seventies. The first variations were known simply as the Capri, while a redesign in the mid 70s created the Capri II. 1977 was the final year of the European Capri; the name was used in the 80s on a rebadged Mustang, and in the nineties on a small convertible. The original Capris are great-looking, unique, and were respectable performance cars. This "S" looks great in the classic 70s black and gold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1967 Lincoln Continental

Showing how modern a design it was when introduced, the 4th gen Continental was still going strong in 1967, 6 years after its introduction. Even today, this generation looks fresh and modern, and is recognized as a design classic. 1967 was not much different from 1966, though it was the last year for the convertible, and the last four door convertible ever made. This one looks very menacing in black, which fits the overall "mobster" nature of the car perfectly.

 

 

 

 

Seattle's Abandoned Cars: 1950 Ford Sedan

The new Ford came along in 1949, and was a huge departure from previous models. The car was brand new, and looked the part too; the design was very modern and up to date. Gone was the high hood and lower fenders, the new car had them all about the same height. It's a little hard to see these design elements on this one, but there's still enough there to identify the car.

 

 

1981 Subaru BRAT