Barn Find Inheritance: Corvair Yenko Stinger

Don Yenko was an American racecar driver and car dealer who became famous for creating the Yenko Camaro S/C 427 and other high-performance cars. His earliest effort in that arena was the Yenko Stinger which saw as few as… more»

1 of 3 Convertibles? 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

For nine model years staggered between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to build some limited-production muscle cars. A little more than 900 copies of the autos were built in 1969 and all but three would be… more»

Stored 44 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang

The first Ford Mustangs went on sale in April 1964 and more than 1.3 million would follow before the curtain came down on the 1966 model year. Mustangs built before the Fall of 1964 are considered by some to… more»

413 “Super Stock” V8: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere

The Belvedere was part of Plymouth’s arsenal from 1954 to 1970, serving in a variety of roles in the lineup. For 1962-64, they had intended to be full-size cars but had been downsized due to some bad intel about… more»

3-Wheel Cyclecar! 1960 Velorex 16/350

The Velorex was an “Oskar” which meant “car on axle.” Produced in the Czech Republic, it was a tube-framed, 3-wheel cyclecar powered by a 2-stroke air-cooled engine that displaced either 250 or 350-cc. Half the body was a canvas-like… more»

Two-Owner Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Was there a better way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” than in a 1955 Bel Air? Apparently, 800,000 buyers thought not did because that’s how many rolled off the assembly line in the first of what would… more»

One of a Kind? 1962 Pontiac Tempest Pickup

The Tempest was Pontiac’s first foray into the compact car market in 1961, sharing GM’s new unibody Y-platform with Buick and Oldsmobile. It was an innovative design using the “Trophy-4” four-cylinder engine (half a V8) and a flexible drive… more»

Buried Alive! 1976 Chevrolet LUV

Just as Ford had partnered with Mazda for an imported compact truck – the Courier – in the 1970s, Chevrolet executed a similar move with Isuzu, creating the LUV for the U.S. market (and others). An acronym for “light… more»

Dune Buggy Project: 1969 Meyers Manx Tow’d

From 1964 to 1971, Californian Bruce Meyers and his company produced a variety of on- and off-road vehicles for recreational use. More commonly known as “dune buggies,” Meyers’ most well-known version was the Manx which could be licensed for… more»

Gentleman’s Pickup: 1969 Ford Ranchero 500

Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a utility coupe aka “gentleman’s pickup.” It was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door wagon for the first three years, switching to the compact Falcon for another six before settling in as… more»

Real Deal Roller? 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

Chevrolet’s new mid-size car, the Chevelle, debuted in 1964. With it came the utility coupe El Camino which was based on the Chevelle’s 2-door station wagon platform. So, it was natural that when the Chevelle would add a performance… more»

Real Barn Find! 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Drop-Top

For the second half of the 20th Century, the 88 nameplate was a mainstay of the Oldsmobile lineup. It was often the entry-level “big” car (but it was still nicely trimmed) and several variants were included over the years,… more»

SportsRoof 351 V8! 1970 Ford Galaxie 500

From the late 1950s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s top-selling car (except during the early Mustang years). It was a full-size family car with a level of trim that was comparable to the Chevrolet Impala…. more»

429 V8 Power! 1970 Ford Ranchero GT

It took the Ford Ranchero a few years to decide what it wanted to be. First introduced in 1957 as a coupe utility or “gentlemen’s pickup,” it was a full-size truck based on a station wagon platform. Then for… more»

Take Your Pick! A Trio of Ford Gran Torino’s

The Torino was Ford’s mid-size automobile between 1968 and 1976. At first, it was a trim option on the Fairlane 500 but quickly replaced that brand on the cars. Third-generation Torino’s were built from 1972-to 76 and the seller… more»

Powered by Ford! 2001 Qvale Mangusta

Here’s one you don’t see every day. A Qvale Mangusta, an Italian-built sports car that only saw 284 copies made between 1999 and 2002. This example from 2001 has more than 134,000 miles, received some body damage and the… more»

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