The 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals were big and garish with their slanted headlights and tailfins. Enter 1961 and these luxury automobiles went the other direction, becoming conservative and subtle in appearance. That approach better positioned Lincoln to compete with the… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • Stories • 18 Comments
Torn Out Of The Barn: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford introduced a new, hot version of its popular Mustang in 1969, the Mach 1. In its first year, it was one out of every four pony cars the Ford division built. The company suits continued the strategy into… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Delray Club Coupe: 1955 Chevrolet 210
When Chevrolet redesigned its cars for 1955, three series would emerge, the 150, 210, and Bel Air. This was from low to high in terms of the level of trim provided. Oddly, in the mid-level 210 series, a Club… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Lots of Chrome! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet rolled out the third generation (C3) of its Corvette sports car in 1968, with its design inspired by the Mako Shark concept car. While the body and interior were all-new, the undercarriage and powertrains were mainly carried over… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
A Trio of Sharp 1969 Pontiac GTO “Judges”
Though still popular, Pontiac wanted to keep its mid-size muscle car at the top of its game. So, in 1969, they introduced “The Judge” option which included a 400 cubic inch Ram Air V8, Hurst shifter, and a rear… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Storage Shed Find: 1962 Chevrolet Monza
Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet all rolled out compact cars for the first time in 1960. Ford and Chrysler went the more conventional route, with front-mounted water-cooled engines. However, Chevrolet decided to emulate the VW Beetle which may have started… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Customized V8 Ride! 1950 Nash
Nash Motors was around from 1916 to 1954, at which time it acquired Hudson Motor Car to become American Motors. In 1949, they introduced the Airflyte whose design was based upon aerodynamics much like the Chrysler Airflows of the… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
“Green Machine”: 1970 AMC Rebel 390 V8
The Machine was a one-year-only performance car built by American Motors at the height of the muscle car movement. Production numbers were low, so the assortment that survives today isn’t large. Most remember the cars for their wild red/white/blue… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
24k Mile Survivor? 1976 Buick Skylark
Between 1975 and 1979, Buick’s compact cars were on the same platform but carried two names: Apollo for the 4-door sedans and Skylark (formerly a mid-size) for the 2-door versions (coupe and hatchback). This 1976 example may be one… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1 of 0: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
If Plymouth ever decided to build an E-body Barracuda as a 4-door sedan, this is what it may have looked like. This is a “one-of-none” creation, using the shell of a 1972 Dodge Coronet sedan and some custom fabrication… more»
Oct 21, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The Darrin was a last-gasp effort by Kaiser Motors to remain viable in the auto business. It was a sports car designed to compete with the Chevy Corvette and European imports, but one problem led to another and only… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
F-85/Cutlass V8: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
The Jetstar 88 was an entry-level offering in the Oldsmobile 88 series between 1964 and 1966. Offered in a variety of body styles, it was not to be confused with the Jetstar 1 which was a performance-oriented coupe. It… more»
