The Dodge Charger was not an instant success. Introduced in 1966, sales were somewhat mediocre in its first two years (average: 26,566 units). Then the Chrysler B-bodied intermediates got redesigned in 1968 and the average grew to 74,861 Chargers… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Red, White & Blue: 1970 AMC AMX 343 V8
American Motors was always known for stretching a dollar (or in the case of the AMX, shrinking it). When the Javelin pony car was introduced in 1968, AMC took 12 inches out of the wheelbase and created a 2-seat… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Non-Running Pony Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
The 1966 model year was a banner one for the hot new Ford Mustang. 607,000 units were produced in ‘66, a record that wouldn’t be beaten. A lot of them came equipped with a 200 cubic inch inline-6 and… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pre-AMC El Camino? 1951 Hudson Hornet
The Hornet was a full-size car initially built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1951 to 1954, after which the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to become American Motors. The early Hornets had a “step-down” design which means the… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Same Family Since 1977: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
DeSoto had been a Chrysler Corp. brand since the 1920s. But by the 1950s, it was getting to be too much like a Chrysler for buyers to tell the difference. So, in late 1960, almost a year to the… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
For the 1962-64 model years, sales of Plymouth’s full-size cars had been hampered by a strategic Chrysler error. They had been downsized to the B-body platform because the scuttlebutt was what Chevrolet was doing. That proved incorrect and they… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Out in the Woods: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was the little brother (or sister) to the 300SL and was built in Germany between 1955 and 1963. It was a 2-door roadster (a convertible available with an optional removable hardtop) with a just twist of… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
One Owner Engine Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When the Plymouth Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, the ‘Cuda version stood for performance. The ‘Cuda engine choices were a 340, 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. But the focus changed in 1972 as rising insurance premiums had buried… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Breaker, Breaker: Smokey and the Bandit Automobilia
If you were a male growing up in the 1970s, like me you were no doubt a fan of the Smokey and the Bandit movies (or at least the first one). The good old boy flick starring Burt Reynolds… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Woodie Roller: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
In its heyday, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka “woodie” or “woody”) was something of a status symbol. The body was made of real wood, which meant a lot of handwork was required, which also made them expensive. Chevrolet’s last… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mystery Field Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The owner of the subject car has passed away and his widow needs to sell this forgotten automobile. She doesn’t know what it is, but from the limited photos, the vehicle appears to have once been a 1969 Pontiac… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Halloween Special! 1965 Cadillac Superior Hearse
For more than 70 years (1909 to 1980), Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the construction of ambulances, hearses, and limousines. Many were based on chassis supplied by General Motors, especially those from Cadillac. Just in time… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Built In Germany: 1972 Capri by Mercury
The Capri was a sporty small car built by Ford Europe in the 1970s. It was sold there as a Ford, but when it was imported to the U.S. it was offered by the Mercury Division without any corporate… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
One of the better-selling compact cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Dodge Dart. Along with its sibling, the Plymouth Valiant, the automobiles brought a lot of buyers into Chrysler showrooms. The Swinger was added to the Dart… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Same Owner Since ’67: 1928 Packard Six Cabriolet
The Packard Six was one of the company’s two main product lines offered between World War I and II. The other was the Packard Eight and both automobiles got their names from the engines found “under the bonnet.” From… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
383 V8 Barn Find: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Things can change quickly in the automotive world. After debuting in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner, sales of the car quickly peaked at 82,000 units in 1969. Two years later, they could barely sell more than 14,000 of the… more»
