You’ve probably heard the old saw that is often applied to valuable muscle cars that goes something like this, “Of the 4,439 1970 SS 454 LS6 Chevelles built, there’s only about 7,000 still in existence!”. That’s a stab at… more»
Sep 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
’42 Or ’46? Second-Gen Chevrolet Suburban
I find this 1942 Chevrolet Suburban interesting for two reasons. First, the Suburban nameplate, first introduced in 1935, is the oldest U.S. automotive model name in continual use. And second, finding a domestic 1942-anything is a surprise as so… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Straight Eight Power: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan
Earlier in the week I covered this 1958 Packard and opined about the state of affairs that brought what was arguably the finest domestically produced automobile (Ask the man who owns one), to a rather ignoble end. Well, before… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Extraordinary Finish! 1971 Plymouth Duster
Note this auction link, this Duster is located in Attleboro, Massachusetts (Thx jimmyx) JO I picked this car to review because of its color. Yeah, silly reason I know, it’s code GY8 Gold Metallic but look at that finish’s… more»
Sep 8, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Post Grand National? 1988 Buick Regal
So, it’s time for a little “before and after” analysis, this time comparing the 1988 Buick Regal to its ’87 predecessor. The ’87, as most know, was the platform for the spectacular blacked-out Grand National, a car that was… more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: No Reserve 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO, and its follow-on ’69 successor, are probably my favorites. The feature that always stood out was the GTO’s identity. They were similar to a Chevelle SS396 or an Oldsmobile 442 but they weren’t – they… more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
14K Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best while others are convinced that time yields improvements. Take Chevrolet’s Monte Carlo for example, the first-gen (’70-’72) is held in high esteem with enthusiasts, especially the ’70-’71… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac LeMans
OK, so calling this 1969 Pontiac LeMans convertible a “project” might be a stretch. It has some attractive facets but it has some unattractive ones too. The seller tells us that he purchased it to use as a parts… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Calling All Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
Just when you thought domestic performance, especially in an American passenger car, was dead, Chevrolet cooked up the 9C1 police package for their go-to fourth-generation Caprice. The 9C1 had been around for a while, but starting in ’94, it… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Convertible Cruiser! 1969 Ford XL 429
I like full-size domestic convertibles and have covered a variety manufactured by all of the usual suspects. What caught my attention in the case of this 1969 Ford XL, besides its very red exterior hue, is the seller’s statement,… more»
Sep 3, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Before And Now: 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 Project
The listing for this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 attracted my attention because of its inclusion of the before and current images of what is arguably, one of Ford’s most uber collectible cars. I suppose you could refer to… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Banker’s Hot Rod: 1962 Chrysler 300H
The Chrysler 300 letter series cars are an unusual concept when you think about it. In the sixties, Chrysler competed with Buick, and the more entry-level Cadillac (to the extent that such a thing ever existed), and I suppose… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Body Work Completed: 1952 Singer Nine 4A
Every time that I come across a Singer automobile, it’s the Singer sewing machine that’s the first thing that passes through my mind. There’s not a relationship, it’s just an example of brand name recognition and strength. Singer Motors… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Originality Abounds! 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
It’s becoming a rarity to find a classic Chevrolet El Camino, such as this 1969 example that is still in its original, non-messed with form – how unusual! This Mendham, New Jersey resident really shows well with no sign… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Drive It Anywhere: 1966 Mercedes 230
When I first spied the listing for this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 I thought, “That’s interesting, the car has been photographed inside the lobby of an office building”. Well, upon further review that’s not the case, it’s on the outside… more»
