Only Two Owners: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain

There is a lot of common ground between the 1955-57 Chevies (150/210/Bel Air) and the Pontiacs of the same period (Chieftain, Star Chief, Super Chief) as they were all built on the GM A-body platform. So, when you look… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown

Although they had the aura of other Chrysler products, the 1961-63 Imperials looked like nothing else on the market. That would change in 1964 when the all-new Imperials borrowed from the Lincoln playbook and went with the boxy, formal… more»

39k Miles! 1973 Ford Maverick

Five years to the day after the Mustang was introduced, Ford rolled out the Maverick as the replacement for the compact Falcon. It shared some of the Mustang’s styling cues, such as a long hood/short deck layout. And, for… more»

Collection of Cars in Cheyenne, Wyoming

The downside of collecting cars is that once you pass away, it’s left to your loved ones to either maintain or dispose of what you’ve amassed. And more times than not, they don’t share your passion for this car… more»

Rare Color! 1964 Ford Thunderbird

The 1964-66 Ford Thunderbirds were treated to new sheet metal that would earn them the nicknames “Jetbirds” or “Flairbirds”. The public responded enthusiastically to the changes and sales increased by nearly 50% in the first year. The only thing… more»

53 Years On Jacks! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevy Bel Air was a common sight in 1957 – more than 168,000 copies of the 2-door Sport Coupe alone were built that year. The seller bought the car in Washington State and put 90,000 miles on it… more»

Barn Stash of Early Ford Mustangs!

Between 1964 and 1966, Ford sold more than 1.3 million copies of their sensational new car, the Mustang. It was so successful that the genre that followed became known as “pony cars.” The seller has recruited a friend to… more»

390 V8 4-Speed! 1966 Ford Fairlane GT

In the late 1950s, the Fairlane was Ford’s leading model. But it was soon upstaged by the Galaxie and later transformed into an intermediate for most of the 1960s. If you were looking for both style and performance in… more»

Rumble Seat! 1930 Ford Model A

The Model A was the successor to the Model T and had the misfortune of being Ford’s car of choice when the Great Depression ensued. So, sales figures ended up being a fraction of its predecessor’s. The car was… more»

Barn Find 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Project

For many, 1971 was the last year for the true muscle car. Rising insurance costs and increasing emphasis on lower emissions were starting to take their toll. The Super Sport was no longer a series of its own, but… more»

Stored 43 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was in its third year of production in 1966 and received a noticeable restyle of sheet metal using the car’s original frame. As a result, the automobile now had smoother contours and curved side windows (something that… more»

1961 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Project

In the Fall of 1960, a new television show premiered called Route 66. It was about two guys on a mission to “discover themselves” and they did that by touring the country in a spanking new Chevy Corvette. One… more»

Tri-Five Sleeper: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the most popular of the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. This ’57 edition has only had three owners, comes with an interesting story, and has been treated to a newer engine and… more»

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»

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