The compact Pontiac Tempest/LeMans took on more size in 1964, becoming a mid-size GM offering along with the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Skylark. They got their first redesign in 1968, creating a look that would resonate well with buyers… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Unfinished Work: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966 and it stayed that way through 1968. After that, it reverted to being an option on the Malibu. For 1967, the SS 396 had its own body code,… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Indy 500 Festival Convertible: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1990, Chevrolet provided two cars for the Indianapolis 500: the Beretta was chosen for the pace car, but the Corvette was selected for festival duty. The latter cars shuttled around officials, dignitaries, and the press during those two… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet redesigned the Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it didn’t capture the same sales magic as the first generation of 1967-69. The market had become saturated and performance versions were taking in on the chin in terms of… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare House Car Project: 1950 Hudson Camper
Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the few independent automakers to last into the 1950s. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors and the nameplate would soon disappear. The seller’s car may be a 1950… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Garaged 16 Years: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a personal luxury car with some muscle. At first, it was based on a full-size platform, and – from 1964 to 1968 – sales declined every year except one. The shift… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
401 V8 Swap: 1972 AMC Gremlin
The Gremlin was the 1970s subcompact that American Motors created by lopping off some of the length of the compact Hornet. It was a bit quirky, but that didn’t seem to matter as more than 670,000 of them were… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
SS Roller Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet brought forth the Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang in what would become the “pony car” wars. It played #2 to the Mustang well into the 1970s. Sales of the 1968 Camaro were 235,000… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
52k-Mile Project: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Drop-Top
The Chevrolet Impala dominated the U.S. car scene in the 1960s and 1970s. At the peak in 1965, more than one million of them were built and sold in that year alone. Convertibles were still popular when this Impala… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Lives Again! 1966 Triumph TR4-A
The Triumph TR4-A differed little from the TR4, switching to independent rear suspension (IRS) during its production run between 1965 and 1967. You could opt to go back to the live axle of the TR4, but that change would… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Off the Road 40 Years: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. Chrysler had given it a fresh new platform (E-body) that finally separated it from the Valiant. The improvement in looks and performance resulted in a 50% increase in sales… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van
This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Numbers Matching: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
For many, the 1970 model year was the last time you could buy a true muscle car. From 1971 forward, engine emissions output began to tighten, and the insurance companies had become wise to the speed that some of… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 30 Years: 1976 BMW 2002
In BMW fan and collector circles, the 2002s are considered iconic. They were built between 1968 and 1976 by Bavaria Motor Works in Europe and were considered “executive” sporty cars because of the combination of performance and comfort. This… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop,… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre joined the Buick lineup in 1959 and stayed around into the 21st Century. It was positioned as an entry-level full-size car and gateway to fancier products like the Electra 225. It was the Chevy Impala of Buicks,… more»
