1975 would be the last year for the General Motors B-body (full-size) convertibles. That new may have generated interest in getting a last-of-a-breed kind of car as sales picked up that year. In Buick’s case, that would equate to… more»
Survivor Wagon: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Safari
Before the Sport Utility Vehicle, there was the station wagon. They were popular throughout the 20th Century, especially the 1960s and 1970s. If you were looking for a mid-size people hauler with pizzazz in 1970, the Pontiac LeMans Safari… more»
Original Paint, Interior: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The big news at Chevrolet for the 1964 year was the introduction of the new mid-size Chevelle, which turned out to be a big hit. But the full-size Chevies were making noise of their own as the Impala Super… more»
Nicest One Left? 1961 Plymouth Valiant V200
The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car race in 1960. That was the same year that Ford rolled out the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair. Rambler and Studebaker had both gotten there the year before. The first… more»
1 of 136: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I Hemi
Only one word comes to mind when I look at a car like this: WOW! Sure, it’s not a big word and means the same thing spelled backwards, but it describes this car to a tee. In the mid-60s,… more»
Same Owner 33 Years: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle (aka The Bug) was the “People’s Car.” Developed in the 1930s and assembled in small numbers during the war years, the Beetle went into full production in the late 1940s. The car would eventually be built… more»
Almost Twins! Pair of 1958 Chevrolet Impalas
The 1958 Chevrolets were a “one-year wonder” in that the body would be used just one time. The cars were larger, lower, wider, and heavier than the 1955-57 Chevies and would drop the tailfins used on the ‘57s, only… more»
V8 And Patina! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955-57 era Chevrolets are iconic now and enthusiasts refer to them as the “Tri Five Chevies.” Over the course of three years, nearly five million of them rolled off the assembly line, which has helped with the survivor… more»
Purple Project: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Saab’s Sonett III was a Swedish-built sports car that was largely intended for U.S. consumption. It had a fiberglass body and a drivetrain borrowed from other Saab products. Produced over just five years, it only saw about 8,350 units… more»