The Chevy Nova was popular enough to sell well between 1968 and 1972 with few annual cosmetic changes. This 1972 edition sports some updates, including a 5-speed manual transmission and SS badging. However, the seller-provided VIN decodes as having… more»
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala
General Motors celebrated its 50th year in the car business in 1958. Each division introduced a special model and – in Chevrolet’s case it was the Impala. Things began with a Bel Air front clip, but from there back… more»
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s Thunderbird was in the mix from 1955 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2005. It began as a 2-seater and ended as one, with seating for a least four in between. The seller’s nice survivor is from… more»
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nicest One Left? 2005 Nissan Sentra S
Let’s face it, the Nissan Sentra is not going to become a sought-after collectible. Unlike a ’65 Ford Mustang or a ’57 Chevy Nomad, it will simply be an inexpensive means of transportation. However, this 2005 could be an… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Pontiac Ventura 400
Launched in 1960, the Ventura was a trim option on the popular Catalina. In 1971, the Ventura nameplate was transferred to Pontiac’s version of the Nova compact. This beautiful 1970 edition is a one-owner car with 68,000 miles and… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Upgraded 360 V8: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
The “340” was the muscle car version of Plymouth’s new Duster compact in 1970. The car was home to Chrysler’s popular and powerful small-block 340 cubic inch V8 that was rated at 275 hp. This 1971 edition has been… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
289 V8 Conversion: 1966 Ford Mustang
After a successful launch at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, sales of the Ford Mustang exploded for the next 2 ½ years. By the time the last bell rang in 1966, more than 607,000 copies were… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Top to Bottom Beauty! 1967 Plymouth Fury III
Throughout the 1960s, full-size automobile sales were dominated by Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth (in that order). In 1967, Plymouth offered them in five flavors: Fury I (like the Chevy Biscayne), Fury II (akin to the Bel Air), Fury III… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 287 Hemi: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Here’s one of the true icons of the muscle car era. A 1970 Dodge Challenger, equipped as an R/T with a numbers matching 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 (fewer than 300 were assembled). This one was treated to a… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Wandering Roller: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
The original Chevrolet Nomad from the “Tri-Five” years of 1955-57 are considered iconic today – and can command big bucks. That configuration was as a 2-door “Sport Wagon” which had a unique body from the windshield back. But the… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Riding In Style! 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
In 1959, Ford added a higher-end version of the Fairlane 500. Dubbed the Galaxie, it capitalized on the trend toward naming cars after the burgeoning Space Race. Chevrolet had done something similar the year before with the Bel Air/Impala… more»
Mar 14, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
4-Speed Fun: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s first compact car, the Corvair, was unlike anything else Detroit was building in the 1960s. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the lines of the German Volkswagen Beetle, though bigger and more comfortable. The seller’s car is… more»
Mar 14, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bargain Bullet Bird? 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The 1961-63 era of Ford Thunderbirds are often referred to as “bullet birds” because of their futuristic styling. Though they didn’t sell quite as well as the generations right before and after, they may be more popular with collectors… more»
