Buyers had to wait until February of 1970 for an all-new, second-generation Chevy Camaro. The pony car was improved in many ways and about 125,000 of them were sold in the abbreviated model year (1970, not 1970 ½ as… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Family Since 1972: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Drop-Top
Two years before the seller’s car was built, Chevrolet celebrated a production milestone that would never be duplicated. They sold more than one million Impalas that year, overshadowing Ford’s new phenom, the Mustang. In 1967, Chevrolet still had a… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
First Year Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang
When the Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, it was available as only a coupe or convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall that the sporty fastback would join the lineup for the full 1965 model year…. more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
427 V8 Roller: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1965 model year was a major success for Chevrolet, starting with the sale of one million Impalas for the first time. And, the Corvette continued to be a hit in its own right at about 23,500 copies. They… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ford V8 Restomod! 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
The W114 was Mercedes-Benz’s designation for six-cylinder sedans and coupes in production from 1968 to 1976. These vehicles were marketed as the 230, 250, and 280 – depending on engine size. The seller’s car once had a 2.5-liter inline-6,… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Carousel Red Roller: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
Pontiac GTO was the self-appointed leader of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, an increase in competition (and rising insurance premiums) had sales moving backward by 1969. The company addressed this by introducing “The Judge” special edition,… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Police Car Tribute: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
Maybe I watch too many old TV programs, but this 1970 Plymouth Satellite looks a lot like the patrol car Malloy and Reed drove in Adam-12. Theirs would have been a Belvedere, however, a step down from the Satellite… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Disassembled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The GT Equipment Group was an option on early Ford Mustangs that brought with it a V8 engine, tuned suspension, and some visual cues like striping and GT badges. When you ordered the GT with an automatic transmission, it… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Northstar V8 Roadster: 1993 Cadillac Allante
The Allante, introduced in 1987, was Cadillac’s first two-seat automobile in more than 50 years. As a V8-powered roadster, it was designed to compete with similar European offerings and had its bodies designed and produced by Pininfarina in Italy… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Movie Taxi Prop: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
One of the best-selling cars built by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy II/Nova. The car got a major redesign in 1968, and – from then through 1972 – it would be a best-seller. Things got… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Shorty Project: 1978 Cadillac Seville
The Seville was the first “smaller” Cadillac, born in the mid-1970s in response to rising demand for European luxury automobiles. And the increasing price of gasoline, which began climbing in 1973. Using mechanical components and a modified chassis from… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Early Civilian Jeep: 1946 Willys CJ2A
Willy-Overland built and sold a bundle of Jeeps to the U.S. government for the 1940s war effort. After World War II ended, they also wanted to capitalize on the commercial market. Enter the “CJ” Series which stood for Civilian… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Running Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a luxury/performance version of the Oldsmobile Cutlass, inspired by the 1960s muscle car, the 442. It was offered during nine model years spread between 1968 and 1984. The 1974 edition was selected to pace the field… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Garaged 42 Years: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
Pontiac’s mid-size cars were redesigned in 1973 with new Colonnade styling (no more true hardtops). Along with the rest of GM’s intermediates, that design would remain through 1977 – and sell quite well. The Luxury LeMans edition was added… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1966 Buick Riviera
The Rivera joined the Buick lineup in 1963 as a “personal luxury car” and remained a fixture there for the balance of the century (except for 1994). The car was treated to its first rework in 1966 and –… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
3-Wheeled EV: 1961 Taylor-Dunn Trident
Taylor-Dunn has been in business for 75 years, producing a range of electric vehicles for personal and commercial use. While golf carts often come to mind, the Trident was a “neighborhood electric cart” that you could take the kiddos… more»
