Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»
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Wrecked 283 V8: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Considering the popularity of these cars today, it’s hard to believe the Corvette was a late bloomer in the 1950s. After less than 5,000 units were built from 1953-55, the Chevy sports car was in danger of cancellation. But… more»
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396 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet added a mid-size model in 1964 called the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size Impala et al. It was a huge success, and the first generation ran through 1967. The Malibu was… more»
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1 of 68: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1969 model year would be the last time the Barracuda shared its platform with the Valiant compact (actually it was the other way around). Though it would grow in popularity the following year, the ‘Cuda 340 saw a… more»
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Japanese Survivor: 1968 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota Motor Sales USA set up shop in California in 1957. As their network grew slowly in the U.S., the Corona would be introduced eight years later. It was designed with American drivers in mind and would quickly become… more»
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1 of 1: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback S-Code
The Ford Mustang was in its fifth full year of production in 1969. The car received its most extensive restyle that year, but it was still clearly a Mustang in appearance. Out of 300,000 Mustangs built for 1969, just… more»
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One-Owner 454 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Already a popular car, the Chevy Monte Carlo took off with the redesign of 1973. All of GM’s intermediate cars got a new platform that adopted Colonnade styling with a pillared roofline but frameless door glass. Sales shot to… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1972 Buick Skylark
As a mid-size automobile, the Buick Skylark was produced over two generations from 1964-72. It was usually a top-seller for the GM division and was trimmed similarly to Oldsmobile’s Cutlass and Cutlass Supreme. The 1970-72 “notchback” editions are some… more»
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Flying Fishbowl! 1980 AMC Pacer
American Motors was an automaker that would think out of the box as needed to stay relevant. A case-in-point is the oddball 1970-77 Gremlin, while another is the 1975-80 Pacer. The latter was an upside-down bathtub-shaped compact that had… more»
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Real Deal Roller: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
General Motors was a formidable player in the 1960s muscle car movement, including this SS 396 by Chevrolet. Based on a Malibu sport coupe (and convertible), the SS 396 is one of the most often cloned Detroit hot rods… more»
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One Family Sports Car: 1961 MGA Mark II
The MGA was a British roadster-style sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. As was the case with most English cars like this, the vast majority were exported to the U.S. and beyond. This ’61 MGA has been in… more»
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3-Seat Survivor: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was often overshadowed by Oldsmobile’s equivalent, the Vista Cruiser. Both had a raised roof with extra glass and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. They were produced over three generations (1967-72), although the later… more»
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Mini-Jeep Project: 1959 Crofton Bug
Crosley Corporation was ahead of its time, producing a variety of small-scale vehicles in the 1940s and 1950s. But post-war America would buy anything that moved, and independents like Crosley often got pushed to the side. Enter W.B. Crofton… more»
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Audi Predecessor: 1951 DKW F91 Sonderklasse
The DKW F91 was known by a variety of names and was built by Auto Union in Germany from 1953-59. Auto Union had been formed from four merging companies and would eventually morph into Audi. The body of this… more»
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Ready To Go! 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth conceived the Duster to add some pizzazz to their Valiant compact line which was viewed as being a family car. The Duster had a fastback roofline and new sheet metal from the windshield back, while the front clip… more»
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Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»
