Car: Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Year: 1955 What makes it special: The 1955 model year is considered a huge turning point for Chevrolet cars as well as a major success. The 1955 Chevrolet was available in three models: the 150, 210, and Bel Air. The ’55 was the first successful Chevrolet with an optional V8 engine. Chevrolet had produced an earlier…

Car:  Buick Grand National Coupe Year: 1986 What makes it special: In February 1982, the Regal Grand National debuted, which was named for the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National Series, the “Grand National” term was part of the Cup series nomenclature until 1986. Buick had won the Manufacturers Cup in 1981 and 1982, and wanted to capitalize…

Car: Chevrolet Camaro R/S Super-Sport Coupe Year: 1968 What makes it special: The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in dealerships on September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year on a brand-new GM F-body platform and was available as a 2-door, 2+2 seat, hardtop or convertible, with the choice of either a straight-6 or V8. The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model year. What made it famous: The styling of…

Car: Pontiac Lemans Hardtop Coupe Year: 1968 What makes it special: Lemans was a model name that was applied to subcompact and intermediate sized cars marketed by Pontiac from 1962 to 1981. Manufactured in five generations, the LeMans line was replaced by the downsized Bonneville for the 1982 model year. What made it famous: For 1968, gone were…

Car: Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Dr. Hardtop Year: 1955 What makes it special: The 1955 Dodge lineup, consisting of the entry-level Coronet, Royal, and ornate Custom Royal, was a major departure for the company. Driven almost out of business in 1953 and 1954, the Chrysler Corporation was revived with a $250 million loan from Prudential and new models designed by Virgil Exner. The Dodge lineup…