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»

Parts or Project: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevy’s El Camino was a coupe utility vehicle like the Ford Ranchero. It’s sometimes referred to as a “gentleman’s pickup” as it was based on an automobile platform, not a truck. The El Camino saw five generations of production… more»

440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The holy grail of Chrysler cars built in the 1960s and 1970s were those equipped with either the 426 Hemi V8 or the 440 cubic-inch with a 6-Pack/triple carburetor set up. This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T appears to be… more»

One Off Kit Car? 1969 Triumph

We’re told this is a one-of-a-kind sports car, something that would usually be thought of as a kit. But it may have been custom-built by its original owner. The car is part Triumph, part Volkswagen, and the rest from… more»

Twister Special? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

In the Spring of 1970, Ford ran a promotion with its dealers in the Kansas City sales district to peddle 96 Grabber Orange Mach 1’s. There were called Twister Specials as the geographic area is sometimes called Tornado Alley…. more»

Restored in 2003: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

The Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was part of the Pontiac line-up from 1957-2005. For most of that time they were full-size cars and some the biggest automobiles built by General Motors. This 1966 convertible is… more»

Bobby Darin Owned? 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

Between 1956 and 1964, Studebaker built several cars with the word “Hawk” in the name. The last was the Gran Turismo Hawk or GT Hawk. It was more formal looking than its predecessors, with styling cues that resembled both… more»

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