Our subject car is referenced as a 1969 “Sunbeam” Imp but I believe it’s actually a Hillman Imp (as the engine hatch badge indicates). These were also referred to as a Sunbeam Imp likely due to the Rootes Group… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Owner! 1968 Shelby Mustang 428 GT500
Here’s a rarity, a 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 that is as original as it gets and has had only one owner (not the current seller). It’s a study in originality and how to preserve a significant car for over… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Puttin’ On The Ritz! 1985 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
Oh, baby, we’re in tall cotton now with this 1985 Cadillac Biarritz convertible. This was the state of Cadillac’s most prestigious two-door, front-wheel drive, personal luxury coupe in the mid-eighties. I’m going to go out on a limb with… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Triple Black Big Block: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
About two weeks ago, I penned this piece on a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL and mentioned that both the ’63 and ’66 were my favorite Dearborn full-sizers. Well, today I have a 1966 Galaxie 500 convertible for your review… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Block 4-Speed! 1964 Dodge Polara 500
Last week I wrote a post for a 1964 Plymouth Fury, and in it, I made reference to Plymouth’s corporate sibling, Dodge. Well, today for your review, I have a 1964 Dodge Polara 500 subject topic, Dodge’s version of… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1983 Buick Regal Wagon
As I’m sure you all know, old or older station wagons have really gained in popularity over the last ten years or so. I’m sure there are many reasons such as their virtual disappearance from the domestic auto scene,… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Year Only Model: 1969 Pontiac Custom S
This is one of those, “Oh yeah, I remember those!” kind of cars. Pontiac’s 1969 Custom S was positioned between the lowly Tempest and the LeMans, Pontiac’s standard bearer intermediate, and though they were assembled in reasonably large numbers,… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Twin Cam: 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV
When someone asks you what color your car is and you reply “rust” the questioner probably conjures up images of a metallic burnt orange metallic with a hint of burnished brown. Well, if you owned this 1977 Alfa Romeo… more»
Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Turbocharged Sleeper: 1987 Merkur XR4ti
The last time that I saw a Merkur XR4ti was three years ago when I wrote this post about a crunched ’87 edition. I can’t remember the last time that I saw one in the wild, they weren’t big… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Bucket Seats! 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
While there is pretty much nothing but bucket seats in a modern car, back in the ’60s, domestically speaking, it was those with sporting intentions that were so adorned. A Cadillac, like this 1967 DeVille convertible? Forget it. But… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Possible Survivor: 1964 Plymouth Fury
When I think of “Mopar Mania”. I usually apply it to ChryCo’s late sixties/early seventies cars like the ‘Cuda, Challenger, Super Bee, Charger, Road Runner, etc. But what about their predecessors, cars like today’s find, courtesy of T.J., a… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
GN Style Turbo! 1987 Buick Regal T-Type
I was watching one of those big classic car auctions on TV and the commenter was extolling the virtues of the Buick Regal Turbo T-Type as in it’s got all of the Grand National goodness without the Grand National… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Restore Or Rod It? 1938 Lasalle Convertible Coupe
And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? Today’s subject (or target) is a 1938 LaSalle “convertible coupe” and it reminds me of the old “Those Were the Days” song as sung by Archie… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
SS 396? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Well, this one’s an odd study. Yes, this 1967 Camaro convertible is a bit of a mess and it appears to be a standard model convertible. It’s advertised as possessing a 396 CI V8 engine but it would have… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
95% All There? 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
That’s right, the seller of this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette tells us that, “The car is 95 percent complete…“. Alright then, the images seem to belie that claim, this one looks more like a “parts is parts” situation. But, who… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW 535i
Well, this is a first for me, I’ve never covered a BMW 535i, and actually, I don’t recall ever covering a BMW. No barn find here but this is a sharp looking 1988 535i and the seller claims that… more»
