The AMC AMX debuted in 1968 as something of a companion to the company’s new pony car, the Javelin. But it was a GT-style 2-seater that may have tried to give the Chevy Corvette a run for its money…. more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Willing Wagon: 1971 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla debuted in 1966 as a subcompact and is still going strong in 2022 on its 12th generation. It helped Toyota to firmly establish its presence in the U.S. car market, and over time became a very… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Tri-Five Drop-Top: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When the new Chevrolets arrived in 1955, if you wanted to get a convertible, you had to go all-in for the Bel Air (not offered as a 210 or 150). Next to the Nomad Sport Wagon, the Bel Air… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
396 V8 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
With the advent of the compact market segment in the late 1950s, a gap between the new smaller cars and Detroit’s full-size transports quickly developed. Ford was perhaps the first to respond by creating a mid-size or intermediate series… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Well-Kept Compact: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
In 1962, Chevrolet offered not one but two compact cars: the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled engine) and the conventional Chevy II/Nova (front-mounted, water-cooled engine). The Chevy II was launched in response to the success that Ford was having with… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy stormed the personal luxury car scene in 1970 with the Monte Carlo and it would dominate sector sales for the balance of the decade. While the degree of creature comforts offered would vary, one thing you didn’t see… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Former Race Car: 1953 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker introduced a new 2-door body style in 1953. Dubbed the “Loewy coupes” after designer Raymond Loewy, they would serve the company for the next 11 years in one form or another, perhaps the most beautiful cars that Studebaker… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Mint Green: 1976 BMW 2002
2002s are considered iconic among BMW fans and collectors. Produced between 1968 and 1976, they were part of the 02 series of compact “executive” cars built by Bavaria Motor Works using a shortened chassis of the New Class Sedans…. more»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mom’s Car: 1968 Pontiac Tempest Garage Find
Pontiac joined the compact car scene in 1961 with the Tempest, which used a novel rear-mounted transaxle that afforded flat floorboards like the Chevy Corvair. In 1964, the Tempest grew to become a less innovative mid-size car, although it… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stalled Restomod? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette nearly broke 10,000 units sold in 1959, which may have been Chevy’s original goal in introducing the sports car in 1953. Other than toning down the chrome that had been piled on in 1958, the cars were… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Moon Roof Mod: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news for the C3 Corvette in 1974 was a change to the rear that now employed a urethane bumper along the lines of the one out front. That meant the Kamm-style rear treatment that was a Corvette… more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Longer, Wider, Heavier: 1971 Ford Mustang
In 1971, the Mustang received new sheet metal but was still operating off the same platform since 1965. The cars got longer, wider, lower – and heavier than before, a trend in those days. And sales volumes continued to… more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Coupe Utility Project: 1982 Dodge Rampage
To compete in the growing sub-compact pickup truck market (aka coupe utility), Dodge introduced the Charger-based Rampage in 1982. They were built for three years alongside a Plymouth variant (which was only offered in 1983). They didn’t sell as… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Downsized Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was at the top of Pontiac’s hit parade for most of its run from 1957 to 2005. Along with the later Grand Ville, the Bonneville was the largest Pontiac ever built, reaching 230 inches and 5,000 lbs…. more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Déjà vu: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
The GTX was Plymouth’s mid-size luxury car from 1967-71, at the opposite end of the budget scale to the Road Runner. But when the B-bodies were redesigned for 1972, Plymouth thinned the ranks of its performance cars to make… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Ute Conversion: 2010 Dodge Charger R/T
Did you know there’s a company that sells kits to convert your present-day Dodge Charger into a Ute (utility or coupe utility vehicle)? These cars are plentiful, especially retired police state trooper cars that can usually be picked up… more»
