Chrysler’s letter series cars made a huge splash when first appearing on the market in 1955. At that point, it was just expected that a big luxury car would have big power but Chrysler emphasized the go factor as… more»
Jul 28, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
First Year 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 454
Sometimes, subjectively speaking, the first is the best! That’s been my view of Chevrolet’s Monte Carlo and today’s example is a first of the first, an introductory year 1970 edition. Not owned for long, the current seller purchased this… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Special Delivery? 1958 Chevrolet Delray Utility
This one lept off the webpage at me. I know there’s a lot of interest in two-door station wagons, but how about a sedan delivery – another body style that is long gone from the modern carscape? Our subject… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Reasonable Project? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I
A 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I for $2,500 will get some attention! You’re probably thinking that at that price, it has to be an unrecognizable wreck. Well, it’s a project, definitely, but maybe a reasonable start to a cool… more»
Jul 26, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
34 Original Miles! 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX
Shelby! One of the most important names in American automotive performance. Also, one of the most important names in outsized automobile valuation. We’ve all seen what the Shelby name has done for the Cobra and Mustang, but how about… more»
Jul 26, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Year Only! 1956 Packard Executive
This is it! A 1956 Packard Executive which was among the last of the true Packards produced as the ’57 and ’58 models would be Studebaker based. Packards seem to hold car guys and gal’s imaginations, such as this… more»
Jul 26, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rarely Encountered: 1968 Mercury Montego MX
This is a neat find, a 1968 Mercury Montego MX. While the Montego’s cousin, the Ford Fairlane/Torino gets a good deal of coverage, the Montego is more of a forgotten member of the mid-sized Ford Motor lineup. That said,… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ready For Finishing: 1967 Dodge A-100 Van
Earlier in the week, we covered this 1970 Dodge A-100 “cab over” pickup truck. Today, we have the vehicle from which it originated, a 1967 Dodge A-100 panel van. As the seller states, this Dodge was featured on Barn… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Serious Collectors Only? 1953 Nash-Healey
OK, so this 1953 Nash-Healey has been an education for me. I had familiarity but I found the entire back story behind this American-British combo to be very interesting, and of course informative. This beautiful Nash-Healey is being sold… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
OHV V8 Powered 1954 Ford Country Squire Wagon!
Termite-proof is one way you could describe this 1954 Ford Country Squire. Still referred to as a “Woodie”, the last of the true wood components was used on the ’53 edition and even then it was just the trim… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5.0 Power? 1953 Ford Zephyr Mark I
This British Ford Zephyr initially caught my attention because I think I had a matchbox version when I was a wee one. The thing is, this 1953 Zephyr has a whole lot of non-Zephyr-like stuff going on but it’s… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
End Of The Run: 1965 Porsche 356 C
I’ll admit that I’m far from a Porsche expert but I have always been intrigued by everything that is Porsche. As with many, upon hearing mention of that esteemed brand, the first thing that I conjure is an image… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare Brewster Green: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
I generally take a pass on second-gen (’70-’81) Pontiac Trans Ams – it’s nothing personal, they just don’t draw my interest. This one, however, caught my attention for two reasons. One is the SD-455 decal on the shaker hood… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
The Right Stuff? 1950 Oldsmobile 98
Said to have 98% of its original parts (not 97 and not 99 but 98%), this 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan is rumored to have belonged to U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager (sound barrier breaker) in the fifties…. more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor
Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Potential Food Truck? 1961 Jeep FJ-3
Dressed in orange, this 1961 Willys Jeep FJ-3 may not be recognizable. But if you are of a certain age, and you can picture this Jeep finished in blue and dressed with a white top, you may recall seeing… more»
