Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964 and sold like hot cakes for the next several years. At first, only coupes and convertibles were offered, but the fastback joined the lineup when the full… more»

Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»

Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan

It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»

Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»

El Camino Conversion! 1975 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact car market in the early 1970s. While it was innovative in many ways, the car got a bad rap for its troublesome engine and premature rusting. Sedans, hatchbacks, and even… more»

67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»

Orange Crush! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1977 model year would be a banner one for Chevrolet in that the Corvette reached a new sales record. Nearly 50,000 copies of the popular sports car were built, a number that would only be bested two times… more»

Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305

Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»

1 of 261: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 4-Speed

It took eight years to get there, but the 1973 editions would be the best-selling of the Dodge Chargers. Performance options were de-emphasized in favor of style and creature comforts, a move that resonated well with buyers. This ’73… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Except for the Nomad sport wagon, perhaps the most desirable Tri-Five Chevrolet is the Bel Air convertible. This 1955 edition saw a production of more than 42,000 copies, yet how often do you see one on the road today?… more»

Upgraded Drivetrain! 1978 Oldsmobile 442

Muscle cars were a huge part of the automotive landscape in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But three things changed all that just a few years later: rising insurance costs, increased emissions controls, and higher gas prices. One… more»

1 of 772: 1974 Bricklin SV-1

The Bricklin SV-1 was a 2-seat sports car built in 1974 and 1975. Its claim to fame was its gull-wing doors and composite bodywork of color-impregnated acrylic resin bonded to fiberglass (which was not foolproof). Manufactured in Canada, only… more»

Just Out of Storage: 1957 Chevrolet 210

This 1957 Chevrolet was cast aside about 15 years ago. That’s when it was last running, and we don’t know if it went into retirement due to mechanical issues or just a lack of interest. But its last owner… more»

Cordoba’s Cousin: 1978 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Plymouth Sport Fury debuted in the late 1950s and could be thought of as the forerunner of the Chevy Impala Super Sport of the 1960s. The car would evolve over the next couple of decades, becoming a personal… more»

Dual Carburetion! 1961 Ford Fairlane

Borrowed from the name of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was part of the Ford automobile ensemble from 1955-to 70, across seven generations of vehicles. It would be the top nameplate in the sales literature until the Galaxie… more»

307 V8 Malibu: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

Introduced as a mid-size model in 1964, the Chevelle quickly become Chevrolet’s second-best-selling car, next to the Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne assortment. The cars were redesigned in 1968-72 and would continue their upward sales trajectory. The Malibu Sport Coupe, like the… more»

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