One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Restomod 350 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has had just two owners since 1976 and the latter may have treated it to some modern upgrades. Instead of what was likely a 265 or 283 cubic-inch V8 with a 2-speed… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 93 Comments
The Holy Grail: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
There are several automobiles from the muscle car era that are considered the “Holy Grail” today, which is a small and elite group. One of those automobiles is the Hemi ‘Cuda (Barracuda) by Plymouth from 1970 and 1971. Dodge… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Coupe Utility Project: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino
There were two players in the so-called “gentlemen’s pickup” category, the Ford Ranchero (1957-79) and the Chevrolet El Camino (1959-60, 1964-87). From the mid-1960s forward, both were based on the platforms of their mid-size automobile counterparts. From 1973 to… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cobra Jet Roller: 1968 Ford Torino GT 428
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and added the Torino to the Fairlane line-up. It would be the upscale model before replacing the Fairlane nameplate altogether in 1971. This GT edition was rare when new, being 1 of… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stretched 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
Memphis, Tennessee-based Barnette & Co. was a player in the custom coach business from the 1940s to the 1960s. Ambulances and hearses were common products and they typically relied on Chevrolets and Pontiacs as the donor vehicles. This ambulance… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked For 45 Years: 1966 Buick Skylark
Named after a species of bird, the Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates, for 46 years across six production cycles. For much of its run, it was a nicely trimmed intermediate and the famed Gran Sport adorned many… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Outside The Barn: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
In the early 1970s, Plymouth had a hot compact car on its hands in the form of the Duster 340. Under the skin, it was a Valiant but had its own sheet metal from the windshield back. Powered by… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1976 Toyota Corolla SR5
Toyota launched the Corolla subcompact in 1966 and it’s still going strong today. I had a stripped-down ’77 Corolla for a couple of years back then and it was a solid, but unspectacular little car. Its third generation debuted… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Old School Project: 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25
Most folks (me included) often think of a Rolls-Royce as a chauffeur-driven automobile. But that wasn’t the case with the R-R 20/25 built from 1929 to 1936. It was targeted at the owner-driver segment of the market and was… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
56 Years In Hiding: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88
The Oldsmobile Super 88 was a combination of the 88 and 98 series. It shared its wheelbase, length, and platform with the entry-level 88 but had the engine specifications of the 98 (also spelled out Eighty-Eight and Ninety-Eight). If… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Just Surface Rust? 1955 Buick Century
Buick was the third most popular automobile sold in 1955 and it would be the GM division’s best year ever until 1973. Four series of cars were produced, with the Century being one down the list (Roadmaster was the… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
It’s A Hemi! 1966 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger hit the scene in the middle of the 1966 model year. Using Chrysler’s B-body intermediate platform, the Charger was a cross between a personal luxury car and a pony car, offering both flair and some performance… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Miles and Patina! 1959 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala was born in 1958 as an upscale version of the Bel Air, only offered as a 2-door hardtop or convertible. It was successful enough to be promoted to series status the following year and all body styles… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
523 HP “Project Nova”: 1968 Chevy II
Chevrolet’s second compact, the Chevy II, debuted in 1962 (the first was the Corvair). Over time, it would evolve into more than an economy car, especially when it came to the 1968 redesign. Before you knew it, you could… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT
The Torino came along in 1968 as the upscale version of the Fairlane 500. And the Torino GT went one step further. While the “GT” name implies performance, that didn’t have to be the case as a 302 cubic… more»
