If you’re not an AMC fan, the significance of their AMX (’68-’70) may be unknown to you. If you are an AMC aficionado, the condition of this first-year Leland, North Carolina sequestered example may give you a start –… more»
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Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford produced enough variants of its First Generation Mustang to make heads spin, but the Mach 1 remains one of the most iconic and desirable. Pristine examples can command impressive prices, and project candidates almost invariably generate significant interest… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Luxury Meets Muscle! 1960 Chrysler 300F
Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credited with starting the muscle car movement, the 1950s Chrysler 300 Letter Series paved the way. From 1955 to 1965, the 300 was based on the upscale New Yorker with a twist of… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Saturday Night Cruiser: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In 1964, GM moved several of its compacts up a notch to the new intermediate platform size. That included the Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass, Buick Special/Skylark, and the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans. And this is the second time this week we’ve seen one… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
European Ford Flair? 1976 Mercury Capri
Common at one time but rarely spied today is a first-generation Mercury Capri (’70-’78). I knew three individuals who owned one (a ’72 and two from ’77) but I had largely forgotten about this sporty Ford of Europe sold… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
California Farm Truck! 1970 Chevrolet SWB 4×4
Select upgrades and replacement parts have this 1970 Chevrolet C10 4×4 in “running and driving project” status. The claimed long-time California vehicle now hails from Mays Landing, New Jersey, and can be yours with an acceptable high bid here… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
V8-Powered 2009 Pontiac Solstice
The Solstice was one of Pontiac’s last new cars, a 2-seat roadster. It was produced alongside the similar Saturn Sky from 2006 to 2010 and was the first Pontiac sports car since the Fiero of the 1980s. But this… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla
Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Reversible Seats: 1956 Packard Caribbean
The Caribbean was Packard’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1953 to 1956. It was both styling and elegant and would represent the last of the “true” Packards. Beginning in 1957, Packards would become rebadged Studebakers for two years before the marque… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Family Car: 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
After experimenting with “Dart” concept cars in the late 1950s, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dart as a production car in 1960. The model ranged from full-sized to mid-sized, finally settling out as a compact starting in 1963. Even at… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Affordable Cruiser? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
Just as the Impala had arrived as the top trim level on the Chevrolet Bel Air in 1958, the Galaxie debuted at Ford above the Fairlane 500 in 1959. The ’59 Fords received a major styling update to the… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
A luxurious, pillarless sedan with suicide doors and a droptop. For my tastes, the execution of a convertible design just didn’t get much cooler than this, at least not during the sixties decade. The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental got another… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • Auctions • 33 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet
In 1969, if you wanted the ultimate Mustang, the 428-equipped Mach 1 was a great option. You got aggressive styling, and the R-Code 428 was a serious powerhouse engine. Given their popularity with the drag racing crowd, Ford even… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4
This 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4 sure checks off a lot of boxes! It’s well-optioned and equipped with the Ranger package, 390 V8, Style Side Bed, and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. The seller purchased the truck over 20… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Chevrolet has a history of collaborating with third-party companies to produce vehicles that should inject excitement into a model range. The Cosworth Vega was one of the less successful attempts, but the Corvette ZR-1 proved what was possible with… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original Paint: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Many classics with sixty years under their belts have undergone some form of cosmetic restoration to ensure they present at their best. This 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix is an exception because it retains its original paint and sheetmetal. Some… more»
