Those of us who had our first cars in the 1970s probably had some kind of aftermarket sound “system”. I’m not talking about a fancy integrated stuff with Bose speakers. I mean a factory AM radio in the dash… more»
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Fender Bender: 1972 Ford Mustang Grande
Due to competition and a changing market, sales of the 1972 Ford Mustang were a far cry from its heyday in 1966. Production was off by 80%, and demand didn’t improve until the car was reinvented as a subcompact… more»
60k-Mile Cruiser: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The 1962-64 Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Studebaker Hawk, which dated to 1956. Depending on your tastes, it may have been the most attractive of the lot with its formal roofline and upright grille,… more»
Stored 60 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline
Ford’s top-of-the-line model for 1952 to 1954 was the Crestline. Sources indicate that the Fairlane didn’t replace it until 1955. So, we’re not sure why the seller is calling this a ’54 Fairlane. In any event, it’s a 4-door… more»
Former Estate Sale Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane
Ford redesigned its passenger cars in 1957, providing for a lower, longer, sleeker look. That, combined with Chevy’s products being in their third year, Ford was able to capture the top spot in sales for the first time since… more»
84-Mile Hemi Restoration: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
With the refresh of Chrysler’s B-body cars in 1965 as intermediates rather than full-size substitutes, the Satellite debuted. It was an upscale version of the Belvedere and would compete in the mid-size field through 1974. The seller has fully… more»
Farm Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
While Ford entered the compact market in 1960 with a conventionally engineered small car (the Falcon), Chevrolet elected to go the route less traveled. Enter the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that was a nod to the imported… more»
2 Engines: 1965 Pontiac GTO Project
Pontiac executives knew they had something special on their hands at the end of 1964. Instead of selling an anticipated 5,000 copies of the new mid-size GTO muscle car, they had found more than 32,000 buyers. And the jubilation… more»
Rare Tri-Power 4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The 1966 model year was the breakout season for Pontiac’s GTO. Finally, a series of its own, the GM division sold 97,000 copies of the GTO that year, a number that would not be bested. This ’66 GTO has… more»
W-30 350 V8: 1979 Hurst/Olds 61k Miles
Between 1968 and 1984 (sporadically), Oldsmobile offered eight model years of a low-production muscle car that included the Hurst shifter and name. The 1979 edition was the first outing where Oldsmobile built the car 100%. This ’79, one of… more»
427 V8 Beast? 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in mid-1965 as a competitive match to Ford’s new LTD. Like the LTD was an extension of the Galaxie 500, the Caprice had the same initial relationship with the Impala. It was popular enough to… more»
32k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
The 1972-81 Chevrolet LUV was a Japanese-built compact pickup based on the Isuzu Faster. Its name was derived from the lettering for “Light Utility Vehicle.” They were small, simple trucks that sometimes accounted for U.S. sales of 100,000 copies… more»
1 of 818: Wrecked 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
This 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite was a great car – until it came into contact with a deer or a telephone pole. Only 818 of these convertibles were produced, and the numbers are even fewer with a 383 cubic… more»
Gran Coupe Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970. Always a bridesmaid to the Ford Mustang, the Barracuda got its own new E-body platform (that was shared with the new Dodge Challenger). The Gran Coupe was introduced as… more»
Cheap Wheels Runner: 1977 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre replaced the Special in the Buick lineup in 1959. It was the entry point for full-size automobiles in the GM division. The nameplate would remain a fixture for 46 years before it was finally retired in 2005…. more»
25-Year Cream Puff: 2000 Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue replaced the Electra (225) in 1991, although the name had previously been a trim package offering. The Park Avenue would be Buick’s most lavish car through 2005, when it was retired in favor of the later… more»
