Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 108 Comments
Stash of Sting-Rays! Collection of Schwinn Krates
To a lot of 12-year-olds in the 1960s and 1970s, the Schwinn Sting-Ray was the coolest thing since sliced bread. With its banana seat and hi-rise handlebars, when you were riding your Sting-Ray bicycle you were King (or Queen)… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 of 128: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last major manufacturer to market a “pony car” after the Ford Mustang created a stir in 1964. From 1970-74, the Challenger shared its new platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, although no sheet metal was common between… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
396 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Throughout the 1960s, the Chevy Impala was the GM division’s most popular automobile. Styling and practical, they sold in six figures every year during the “Flower Power” decade. This fourth-generation convertible was built in 1969 and retains its original… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Shed Find: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller bought this ’72 Corvette intending to restore it. But as is so often the case, too many projects and too little time will preclude him/her from getting around to it. It rests in a partially open shed,… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare 440 6-Pack: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
The 1971 model year was the pinnacle of the muscle car market, at least at Chrysler. It would be the last year for both the 426 Hemi V8 and the 440 6-Pack. This Charger R/T is one of just… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parade Car Project: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
In the 1950s and 1960s, Cadillacs were among the most popular cars chosen for conversion into ambulances, hearses, flower cars, and even parade cars. There were several small companies known for that type of work, but we don’t know… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Field Find: 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega should have been a hit. But it wasn’t, yet Chevy sold more than two million copies in seven years. A lot of planning went into Chevrolet’s first subcompact, but they didn’t get the execution right as the… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Tribute Wannabe: Munsters Drag-U-La
The Drag-u-la was a coffin-shaped dragster created by George Barris for use in The Munsters, a 1960s TV show that spawned a few subsequent movies. Barris built five of these interesting vehicles, but this isn’t one of them. It’s… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Good Buy or Goodbye? 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire Firenza
Oldsmobile resurrected the Starfire nameplate in 1975 and applied it to a badge-engineered version of the Chevy Monza subcompact. Available only as a 2-door hatchback, the car was modestly peppy with the Firenza option that brought a small V8… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Tri-Power V8 Project: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
This 1957 Olds Super 88 is a rusty project car that has one feature that may make an expensive restoration viable. It has the rare triple carburetor set-up (called the J-2) that was installed at the factory in only… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
More Info Needed: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Pontiac wasn’t the only GM division to have a mid-size muscle car starting in 1964 (GTO). Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS (which got a 396 V8 in 1965). Buick had the Gran Sport. And Oldsmobile had the 442 (later… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
SOHC Drop-Top Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac joined the newly found “pony car” market in 1967 with the Firebird. As another GM product, there were some similarities to the also-new Chevy Camaro except under the hood. While the Camaro had an “ordinary” inline six-cylinder engine… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt 289 V8 Driver? 1968 Ford Mustang
Ford gave its new sales phenom, the Mustang, its first facelift in 1967. The car continued to sell well, but in smaller numbers, as competitors had entered the game. For 1968, the cars were largely a rerun except for… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Crew Cab Project: 1968 Dodge “D” Series
Dodge redesigned their trucks in 1961 and came up with a platform that would see several revisions through 1993. The 4-door crew cab like the seller’s pickup joined the lineup in 1962 and would prove popular for job-site transportation…. more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»
