The rear-wheel drive Olds Cutlass Supreme was winding down in 1988 when the all-new front-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme was introduced. Built on the same new W-Body platform as the Chevy Lumina and Buick Regal, it was a roomy successor… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Patinamod? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad was a Sport Wagon built between 1955 and 1957. It carried Bel Air trim and shared little key sheet metal with other 2-door wagons from the doors back. It was based on a 1954 Corvette show… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Australian Mopar: 1972 Chrysler Charger R/T
Unlike the B-bodied Dodge Chargers that were popular in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, the name was also used in Australia. Only it was applied to a B-bodied compact that also used the Valiant moniker, with Chrysler… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Lost Storage: 64k-Mile 1963 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for many decades. In 1955 (to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln), they broke the Imperial out as a separate make. So, Chrysler badging disappeared even though they were built and sold alongside… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1-Of-519: 20k Mile 1964 Studebaker Avanti
The now-legendary Avanti was just getting started when Studebaker pulled the plug on U.S. automobile manufacturing. The Avanti – along with the Gran Turismo – didn’t make the cut when production shifted completely to Hamilton, Ontario at Christmas 1963…. more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Strong 300 HP V8: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 Corvette may best be remembered as being the last of that generation to have chrome rear bumpers. Plastic (or Endura) coverings, like the front bumpers, would emerge in 1974 as the Feds were tightening safety requirements. This… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Project Pair: 383-Powered 1964 Dodge 440
The seller has two unrelated Dodge automobiles that are both projects. The first is a 1964 Dodge 440, which was junior to the Polara that year. The second is a 1970 Dart Swinger which was the sporty variant of… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fastback Project: 1972 Ford Torino Sport
The Torino debuted in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane – and would replace that nameplate altogether in 1971. With a complete redesign in 1972, the cars took on a bulkier look compared to the aerodynamic strokes on the 1970-71… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Field Find: 1967 Dodge A100 Panel Van
The A100 was a “shorty” van built by Dodge from 1964 to 1970. With a wheelbase of just 90 inches, it was popular first as a commercial delivery vehicle and later as a beach van with teenagers (shades of… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Loads of Chrome! 1958 Buick Super Riviera
The U.S. economy experienced an economic downturn in 1958, its first real crunch since the ramp-up after World War II. This especially hit the auto industry, which saw sales drop 30% from the year before. Buick fared worse than… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Flat Top Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Popular with collectors is the Chevy “Bubble Tops” from 1959 to 1962, the 2-door hardtops with more glass than roof (loads of visibility!). Also cool are the “Flat Tops” which are the 4-door hardtops from 1959-60, but they may… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original 340 Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last of the entries in the once lucrative “pony car” market. And, it also had the shortest run at five years (1970 to 1974). This 1973 example is a Rallye model with the 340… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dusty Chevrolet Duo: 1958 Nomad and 1923 Superior
Sitting in a dusty old warehouse in Petersburg, Ohio lie two vintage Chevrolets looking for a second chance. One is a 1958 Chevy Nomad station wagon and the other is a 1923 Chevy Superior pickup. Both look to have… more»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Bug-Eye Project: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I
The Austin-Healy Sprite was a British-built sports car produced from 1958 to 1971. The Mk I edition, assembled for the first three years, was known as the “frog-eye” in Europe due to its unusual headlights (in the U.S., they… more»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stylish Compact Coupe: 1955 Nash Rambler Country Club
Nash Motors introduced the Country Club in 1952. At a time when compact cars were just starting out, the Country Club was an upscale model and was only offered as a 2-door hardtop, which was also just coming of… more»
