It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
James Bond Had One: 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
From its inception in 1977, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was tagged as England’s first “Supercar” because it was capable of an astonishing 170 mph. This was a grand touring car with plenty of luxury to go with all… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two V8 Engines! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Both Chevrolet and Pontiac fielded entries in the new “pony car” sector in 1967. The goal was to dethrone the “king”, Ford’s Mustang, but sales of the Camaro and Firebird combined were still less than that of the FOMOCO… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 35 Hemi Orange: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
The Challenger was Dodge’s entry into the previously lucrative “pony car” market. But they were the last manufacturer to get there (in 1970) and demand for muscle cars (and related) began to drop just about the time the Challenger… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Survivor Quality Pony? 1966 Ford Mustang
If you worked on the assembly line at Ford in 1966, you probably clocked a lot of overtime. That’s when they built more than 607,000 copies of the new Mustang “pony car” (which would be its best sales year… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of Just 44: 1993 Panoz Roadster
Panoz Auto Development Co. is a Georgia-based producer of luxury sports cars. In business since 1989, one of their products was the Panoz Roadster of which 44 were built between 1992 and 1995. Relying on Ford Mustang hardware, the… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Patriotic Performer: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. But they went one step further, also offering a GT-style coupe called the AMX which was a 2-seat Javelin with a shorter wheelbase. AMX sales weren’t… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Post-War Civilian Jeep: 1947 Willys CJ-2A
At the close of World War II, Willys-Overland introduced a civilian version of the military Jeep they had built a countless number of in the 1940s. Dubbed the CJ-2A, it differed from the Armed Forces version only slightly, with… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nice Looking Project: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
On nine occasions between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for special editions of the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. The last iterations came in 1983-84 and are noted for their (somewhat) gimmicky Lighting Rods Shifters. This ‘84… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two Owners, 46k Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
When the Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1967, it had a formidable task to do: unseat the king of the “pony car” movement, the Ford Mustang. It would take years for that to occur, but the Camaro had a… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
50-Year Barn Find: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury was introduced as Plymouth’s top-of-the-line car in 1959. It was positioned above the Fury which was now more of a family car. Two body styles were offered, a 2-door hardtop and a convertible. From the photos… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Sport Coupe Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The mid-size Chevy Chevelle was in its eighth year in 1971 and still going strong. The Malibu Sport Coupe continued as the series’ best seller at nearly 200,000 copies, most with a V8 (and they could be optioned as… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Fully Equipped Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To many, the styling of the 1957 Chevrolets was the best of the “Tri-Fives” era (1955-57). The cars would sprout tailfins for a single model year, only to return after skipping 1958. The Sport Sedan, available in Bel Air… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Project? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Hawk Series that saw many variants from the mid-1950s. Built between 1962 and 1964, the GT Hawk was a personal luxury auto that had styling similar to… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Still in the Barn: Trio of C3 Chevy Corvettes
Imagine opening up a dirty old barn and finding three vintage Chevy Corvettes. That may have happened here as we’re told these are all one-owner, low-mileage ‘Vettes from 1978 and 1982. Two were from the car’s 25th anniversary and… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Prior Owner Yard Find: 1966 Dodge Charger
When the Dodge Charger was introduced in mid-1966, it was intended to be sort of a mid-size “pony car” with fastback styling. Based on the B-body Coronet, the car had four bucket seats and a sleeker look than the… more»
