The popular Chevy Chevelle got its first major restyle in 1966, the car’s third year in production. The Super Sport (SS) 396 would become a series of its own that year. The seller suggests this car is an SS,… more»
Jan 11, 2023 • Stories • 57 Comments
Elvis Presley’s Jet! 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar
While he was alive (and some would say it continues today), everything that Elvis Presley did was big and loud. Take the Graceland Estate in Memphis, Tennessee, for example. And this 1962 Lockheed JetStar is no exception, with all… more»
Jan 10, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
50 Years Same Owner: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura
U.S. automakers began entering new territory in 1959. That year, Studebaker and American Motors would roll out new compact cars, the Lark and the American. Plymouth, Chevy, and Ford would join the following year with the Valiant, Corvair, and… more»
Jan 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Two-Tone Project: 1959 Plymouth Savoy
The Savoy was a Plymouth nameplate from 1954 to 1964, becoming the entry-level model beginning in 1959. Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars were in their third year in 1959 and were heavily restyled yet still resembled Plymouth’s products of 1957… more»
Jan 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stash of Mopar’s and More in Northern Georgia
Along US-129 just south of Cleveland, Georgia lies some acreage and at least one building that contains mostly Chrysler products from the 1960s and 1970s. Their condition varies greatly from car to car and the seller says they’re all… more»
Jan 8, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Army SUV: 1954 Willys Jeep M38A1
Willys-Overland is mostly known for bringing us the Jeep. It was a versatile, no-frills, utility vehicle that saw more than a half-million copies consumed alone during World War II. This 1954 edition of the M38A1 likely missed seeing any… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stored 15 Years: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
In 1967, Chrysler rolled out two performance automobiles based on the mid-size B-body platform. Plymouth had the GTX, based on the Belvedere, and Dodge had the R/T, based on the Coronet. Both meant serious business with a 375 hp… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Going In Style! 1988 Excalibur Limousine
More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
6-Banger Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question for you. What GM car outsold the popular Ford Mustang in 1965? The answer is the Chevrolet Impala, which had 803,400 deliveries vs. the Mustang’s 680,500 (this includes the “1964 ½” Mustangs built as 1965s… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
350 V8 Replica: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet introduced a new sports car in 1953, the Corvette. In its first three years, production numbers combined didn’t reach 5,000 units and it almost became extinct. Fortunately, faith beat out finances and the car would evolve until it… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Vacant Vega: 1971 Chevrolet Project
The Chevy Vega should have been a big hit and did sell quite well with more than two million copies in seven years. A lot of work went into designing Chevrolet’s subcompact response to the VW Beetle but it… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pretty In Pink! 1958 Pontiac Chieftain
The 1950s Chieftain appealed to Pontiac buyers who were budget conscious. Its last model year in 1958, the car (along with all Pontiacs) was all-new and struggled a bit in sales as the U.S. economy was suffering through its… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • Auctions • 43 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
In the U.S., Ford borrowed the Granada name from Ford of Europe for its new compact that launched in 1975. Eventually, it would replace the Maverick, but for a couple of years, they were both available to buyers with… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX 390 V8
The AMX was American Motors’ attempt at combining a sports car with a muscle machine from 1968 to 1970. It was a 2-seat GT-style performance auto that essentially was a Javelin with 12 inches cut out of the wheelbase…. more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Driven Once A Year: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
Introduced in mid-1968, the Super Bee was Dodge’s answer to the Plymouth Road Runner. Though Dodge’s least expensive mid-size muscle car, it was by no means quite as austere as the Road Runner. Which resulted in a higher price… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
French Wagon: 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8
The difference a tune-up, a good cleaning, and lots of quality photos can do! We featured this Peugeot back in September of 2022 when it was being offered on craigslist for $3,950 in Alabama. It’s now located in New… more»
