After two years of finned wonders, the full-size Chevrolets were restyled and less “space age” in their shape. The Bel Air continued as the middle-of-the-road offering, sandwiched between the Biscayne and Impala. The Super Sport and the 409 cubic… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Custom Patina Tribute: 1950 Chevrolet 3100
The Advance-Design Series of trucks and vans were Chevrolet’s first new ones after World War II. Built from 1947 to 1955, they were the market leader at the time whereas Ford dominates that space today. This long-wheelbase panel delivery… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mid-Size Station Wagon: 1973 AMC Matador
American Motors would often play musical chairs with nameplates to keep customers interested. The Classic was replaced by the Febel in 1967, which was replaced by the Matador in 1971, which moved up to replace the Ambassador in 1975…. more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1967 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevy Chevelle was in its fourth year at Chevrolet in 1967. And it rose to second place in sales with the GM division. Only 22% of production included an inline-6 and this nice 4-door Malibu is one of… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Slant-Six Engine! 1940 LaSalle Convertible Project
In the late 1920s, General Motors expanded its lineup with one of the additions being the LaSalle. It was a separate brand marketed by the Cadillac Division. By the end of the 1930s, GM decided to contract its footprint,… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Grandma’s Car: 1972 Ford Grand Torino
Ford introduced the Torino in 1968 as the high-end of the mid-size Fairlane line-up. By 1971, the nameplate replaced the Fairlane altogether. This 1972 edition is the Gran Torino, a premium edition. It was passed along from the seller’s… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Stunning Transformation! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was Chevrolet’s version of a Cadillac. Beginning as a trim upgrade on the Impala in 1965, it quickly became a series of its own. This 1968 edition combines luxury with performance using a numbers-matching 427 cubic inch… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Restomod Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1956 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe is an unfinished opportunity. Since the car was previously modernized in some ways, could this be thought of as the restoration of a restomod? Right now, it’s a roller that was repainted… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Indy Pace Car Project: 1963 Chrysler 300 Sport
The Chrysler 300 was chosen to pace the field at the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Not the Letter Series muscle car, but the “lesser” Sport Series which were sold in larger numbers. We’re told this Chrysler is one of these… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project
On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Work-In-Process: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
Due to a labor strike in 1972 and sagging industry pony car sales, the Chevy Camaro was a threat for cancellation. Fortunately, the car bounced back in 1973 and only just recently retired altogether. This 1973 edition is both… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Hugger Orange 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
If cars could talk, this one would probably have some interesting stories to tell. It’s been in the same family since new, sports what once was Hugger Orange paint, and likely had at least one teenager take a crack… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 178? 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible
Dodge waited until 1970 to get into the “pony car” market that Ford had dominated with the Mustang since 1965. The all-new Challenger sold nearly 77,000 copies in the first year, and one of the rarest may have been… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Life After Studebaker: 1972 Avanti II
After the last Studebaker Avanti was sold in 1964, everyone thought that was the end of what would later become an iconic car. Then two Studebaker dealers rode in on white horses and saved the day, buying plant, equipment,… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
50k Mile Survivor: 1983 AMC Concord
UPDATE 1/27/24 — This vehicle has been relisted here on eBay. We assume the winning bidder failed to finish his/her obligation. The current bid is just $1,575 and again there is no reserve. ******************************** American Motors lacked the deep… more»
