The Continental Mark III was introduced in early 1968 as a 1969 model. Borrowing from the Ford Thunderbird to keep costs in check, the personal luxury car became Ford Motor Co.’s flagship automobile to compete with the Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
Jul 5, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Downsized Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the mid-1970s, interest in large, bulky, full-size cars had waned thanks to rising fuel prices created by the infamous OPEC oil embargo in 1973. Compact cars quickly became all the rage because of their advantage at the gas… more»
Jul 5, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
What Could Have Been: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker was one of the most storied automobile brands of the 20th Century, but as an independent manufacturer, they found it difficult to compete. And especially after the ill-fated merger with Packard in the mid-1950s. One of the highlights… more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Custom Camper Included! 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria
Other than the Skyliner with the see-through roof, the Crestline Victoria was Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1954. This beautiful survivor sports coral and white paint which conveniently matches (or vice versa) the Kom-Pak Sportsman camper that comes in tow…. more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Luxury Meets Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet got into the personal luxury car market in 1970 with the new Monte Carlo. It was based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix with some visual nods to the mid-size Chevelle. 97% of the new… more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Older Restomod: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s entry-level, full-size station wagon from 1952 to 1974. It was a no-nonsense people mover that often came with few frills. If you needed a wagon to go camping or fishing or deliver groceries, the… more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 1: 1971 Rare Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 6-Pack
Plymouth redesigned its Barracuda “pony car” in 1970 and created a future collectible in the process. But it’s doubtful that was the goal – they simply wanted to sell more cars. The 1971 model year was the only one… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Back to Basics: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 through the mid-1970s, if you wanted a full-size, budget-minded car, the Biscayne led the way at Chevrolet. Rubber floor mats? Six-cylinder engine? 3-on-the-tree manual transmission? Yes, those all came standard on the bargain Biscayne. Including this 2-door… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1966 Ford LTD
In 1965, Ford decided to give buyers of its full-size cars a luxury option and dubbed it the Galaxie 500 LTD. Its ride quality and quietness were advertised to be better than that of a Rolls-Royce. The idea worked… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Patina Rat Rod: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevrolet gave its popular compact the Chevy II a facelift in 1966 and sales improved by more than 50,000 units. And the Nova Super Sport could be had with some power under the hood, like the 275 hp 327… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Wrecked 30 Years Ago: 1979 Renault 17 Gordini
The calendar year 1979 might be an eventful one in Renault’s history books. That’s the last year they built the 17 Gordini, a sports coupe, and the year they began buying up interest in American Motors. We mention this… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Owner Since New: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors will step outside of its comfort zone from time to time and introduce a product different than the others in its portfolio. One example is the 1960 Chevy Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Another is the… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
16k Mile Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The 88 (aka Eighty-Eight) was a journeyman car for Oldsmobile, included in the lineup from 1949 to 1999. It carried several pre-fixes, such as Dynamic, Deluxe, Super, Rocket, Jetstar, Delmont, and Delta. The latter was perhaps used most often,… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Shipping Damage: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 454 V8
The ’72 Corvettes were almost unchanged from the ‘71s, yet Chevrolet saw a sales increase of 24%. Perhaps buyers were concerned that future Corvettes would be further detuned given the status of increasing emissions controls. This ’72 ‘Vette has… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Rare Split Window! 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) was one of the most tenured names in automobile history, with more than 21 million copies assembled from 1939 to 2003. For the first dozen or so years, the Beetle used a split… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
$100 Million Look: 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer
As the 1950s rolled along, Chrysler Corp. was infused with fresh capital (thanks to a loan from Prudential) which enabled a redesign for its automobiles in 1955. Advertising would include referencing the car as having the “Hundred Million Dollar… more»
