The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957 were some of the most successful ever sold. Nearly five million copies left the assembly line in three years and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the biggest sellers –… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth needed more youthful buyers to express interest in their compact Valiant, which had been redesigned in 1967. Enter the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the car that had all-new sheet metal from the cowl back. The… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was a series of automobiles built in Italy between 1954 and 1965. While several body styles were offered, the one seen most often in the U.S. was the Spider, a 2-seat sports car. This 1961… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1959 MG MGA Project
The MGA, which replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget, was one of MG’s most successful cars with sales of more than 100,000 units between 1955 and 1962. As was often the case, the export market was a huge one… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Trailer-Stored 54 Years: 1947 Lincoln Continental
The Continental enjoyed a long and healthy run at Lincoln from 1939 to 2020. The pre-and post-war editions were extremely luxurious and just 738 Continental convertibles were built in 1947 alone (warmed-over, pre-war models). This one is said to… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
PHS-Documented: 1969 Pontiac GTO “Judge”
The pinnacle in sales for the Pontiac GTO came in 1966 when they closed in on building 100,000 copies of the hot muscle car. But competition was in full swing by then and stole some of the GTO’s thunder,… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 13 Left: 1941 Dodge Hilo Sampan
Your first question probably is “What’s a Hilo Sampan” because it looks like a Tiki Hut on wheels. By definition, a sampan is a wooden boat with a flat bottom and often a thatched roof. By the 1930s, that… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 V8
Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a sporty luxury/performance car built on the mid-size B-body platform. It was a moderate sales success for the first two years and then took off when a total redesign came for 1968-70…. more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Older Restoration? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
For many, the 1970 model year was the last of the true muscle cars. Rising insurance premiums had already begun to take their toll, and engines would soon be detuned to run on unleaded fuel for lower emissions. The… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 640: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Roller
Most of the Dodge Darts sold between 1967 and 1976 were family cars, many powered by Chrysler’s venerable Slant-Six engine. But in the mix, you could also find some muscle machinery for those who wanted to do more than… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 61: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Project
By 1967, Ford Motor Co. had two entries in the new “pony car” market – the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a more luxurious offering given that most Mercurys were a step up from most comparable… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Newer Interior: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the new Ford Mustang was unveiled in April 1964, only a coupe and a convertible were offered. It wasn’t until the Fall, when the official 1965 model year got underway, that the super sporty fastback edition would arrive…. more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Frills Survivor: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen arrived in 1976 as the successor to the aging Dart. Over at Plymouth, a badge-engineering version of the automobile called the Volare replaced the Valiant. There were no major leaps forward in the cars from a… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Too Good to be True? 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda dropped its association with the Valiant compact in 1970 when Chrysler gave it and the new Dodge Challenger their own E-body platform. The ‘Cuda 340 was available from 1970 to 1973, replaced by a 360 in… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn-Stored 46 Years: 1970 Toyota Corona
Though Toyota first entered the U.S. market in 1957, the company didn’t find success until a decade later with the “mid-size” Corona. It would soon be followed by the Corolla and Crown and the rest is history. This 1970… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Buried Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula
The Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda beat them to showrooms by 17 days. Just as the Mustang was based on the Falcon compact, the Barracuda had its roots… more»
