Gauging whether a classic is desirable is sometimes challenging, but this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda leaves no doubt. It has generated significant interest since hitting the market, but there could be some distance to go before it finds a… more»
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Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Slant Six Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
With the fine selection of V8 engines available for the 1970 Dodge Challenger, it’s easy to forget that the entry-level powerplant was a Slant 6 of the 225 cubic inch variety, making 145 horsepower with a one-barrel carburetor. Oddly,… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Short Bed With Mods: 1973 Chevrolet C-10
Back in 1973, I was working for a Chevrolet dealership and I clearly recall the new “Square Body” pickup truck’s introduction. It caught my attention, and that was no mean feat as cars like the Impala were sales kings… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Nearly Finished: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
On Craigslist in Maine is a top-of-the-line 1967 Buick Riviera Gran Sport (GS) with a sad story attached. The owner passed away in 2020, and now the car is being sold by his brother. It’s not yet running, but… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1966 Chevelle Convertible Project
One of the saddest reasons for parting with a project is when an enthusiast faces a physical condition that prevents him from seeing their dream through to completion, and unfortunately, that’s what has happened with the owner of this… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Freshly Built 440 V8: 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury was Plymouth’s version of the Chevy Impala SS and the Ford Galaxie 500/XL. It would arrive in 1959 and stick it out through 1971. Generally available as either a 2-door hardtop or convertible, things like bucket… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Scat Pack Mopar: 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
It was 1967 and Dodge had a problem. In masterful anticipation of the market’s needs, Plymouth was ready to offer a low-priced muscle car, called the Road Runner. Buyers needed the Road Runner. Muscle cars had grown in size,… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
13k Mile Survivor: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
In 1957 and 1958, Cadillac differentiated the Eldorado 2-door hardtop from the convertible by calling the former the Seville vs. the Biarritz. It was at the top of the luxury food chain and was built in relatively small numbers,… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Peking To Paris Anyone? 1982 Mazda 626
Here’s an unusual one for you, a 1982 Mazda 626, not exactly Barn Finds standard stock-in-trade, that’s done up for the famous 8,700-mile Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. This example never raced as the event was canceled and it… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Few enthusiasts will argue that some classics are more deserving of legendary status than others. Of those that have rolled from American factories, the First Generation Camaro Z28 will comfortably make that list. This 1969 example is stunning, from… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Skyroof Option: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Great-Grandma’s Car: 1979 Dodge Omni
“Whoever thought a new kind of four-door car could turn so many people on? Ah, but this is no ordinary car we’re talking about . . . it’s an Omni. And that makes all the difference in the world.”… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
Sometimes we have big plans and dreams, but then life gets in the way and we realize we aren’t ever going to get around to completing all of our projects. Long-time reader MB has decided it’s time to thin… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rust-Free Fast Top: 1968 Plymouth VIP 383 V8
Looking like it’s right out of a brochure photo shoot, this 1968 Plymouth VIP two-door “Fast Top” is one gorgeous car and it appears to be in equally gorgeous condition. As Plymouth’s top model in this era, it came… more»
