The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Amphibious Project: 1964 Amphicar 770
Who doesn’t remember the quirky Amphicar of the 1960s? You know, the little car that could ride on water or the small boat that could drive on land. Built in Germany, production ran from 1961 to 1965 with registrations… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original Paint: 1967 MG Midget
From 1961 to 1979, the MG Midget was one of MG’s most popular automobiles. It was a pint-sized sports car built over four generations. The U.S. market was a popular destination and increasing safety standards made it harder and… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Estate Sale Garage Find: 1964 Jaguar S-Type
The S-Type was a 4-door sedan (aka “saloon”) built by Jaguar Cars in England between 1963 and 1968. An extension of the earlier Mark 2, it had more amenities than its predecessor. Initially available with a 3.4-liter inline-6, the… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a project that may have already crossed the halfway point. It has a rebuilt 440 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission along with new paint. But the engine has been swapped… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Loads of New Parts! 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Beginning in 1962, Chrysler offered two versions of the 300. One was the Letter Series, the other the Sports Series, which differed largely by what lay under the hood. After the Letter Series was retired in 1965, there was… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 1 Survivor? 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
Ford stepped up the game for family cars in 1965 by introducing the LTD, essentially a high-end version of the Galaxie 500. They advertised it was as quiet as a Rolls-Royce, but was that ever really proven? The LTD… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Blew Away! 1970 Buick LeSabre Convertible
During the 1960s and 1970s, the LeSabre was the gateway model into the portfolio of full-size cars sold by Buick. In 1970, your choices were the LeSabre, Wildcat, and Electra 225. All three series offered convertibles, like this ’70… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Junkyard Find?! 1956 Packard Caribbean
The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Carport Find: 1966 Dodge Charger
We recently saw an unusual 1967 Dodge Charger that had a right-hand drive. But this one from 1966 has the steering wheel on the left side of the vehicle where Americans would expect to find it. It’s a project… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • Stories • 22 Comments
Stolen, But Recovered: 1987 Buick Regal GNX
When Buick phased out its rear-wheel-drive Regals in the 1980s, that exit included the Grand National performance models. To go out in style in 1987, Buick produced 547 legendary copies of the GNX (Grand National Experimental) which included upgrades… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 27 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
After 10 years in production, the Chevrolet Corvette was finally redesigned. The 1963 Corvettes were new from head to toe and gained the additional name of “Sting Ray” (shortened later to Stingray). A full-time coupe would debut that year… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Stored For Years! 1962 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
Every three years during the 1950s and 1960s, the Ford Thunderbird got a redesign. And with it, sales for each tri-cycle would increase from the one before it. The decision to transform the two-seat personal luxury car to one… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Running V8 Project: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was part of the Chevelle family from 1964 to 1987 when rear-wheel-drive production was discontinued. It was inspired by the Ford Ranchero, which originally beat the El Camino to the market by two years… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Real SS Convertible? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the Pontiac GTO met with great success, Chevrolet would counter-program with the Chevelle SS 396. It became a series of its own from 1966 to 1968, reverting to option status in 1969. This 1970 Malibu convertible wears SS… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1 of 400 Convertibles: 1954 Packard Caribbean
To help move away from the market’s perception of them selling luxurious, but stodgy cars, Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953. These high-end cars were built in 1956 and would be one of the company’s finest hours (until the… more»
