Except for the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship model from 1940 to 1996. Using the Forward Look platform from the early 1960s, the New Yorker was heavily restyled in 1963 and looked like a different car. The… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile? 1988 Toronado Trofeo
Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was GM’s first entry into front-wheel-drive. It was a lavish automobile that became popular in the personal luxury segment. By the mid-1980s, sales were in decline, so the Olds gurus added the sporty… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Large-Scale Muscle Car: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300
The Chrysler Hurst 300 was a one-year wonder, a limited-edition tribute to the Letter Series 300s of the 1950s and 1960s. Only about 500 of them were produced, all coupes (except for one convertible) and all painted Spinnaker White…. more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Go Package 390 V8: 1969 AMC AMX
When American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968, the only thing close to it being built by a U.S. manufacturer at the time was the Chevy Corvette. It was a GT-style performance car with seating only for two. They… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Given that nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were built in 1955-57, quite a few are still out there today. In the middle year, 1956, the 210 2-door sedan was the third most popular model/body style at more… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Driver-Quality Slant-Six: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Chrysler redesigned its compact cars for 1967, giving the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant new leases on life. That iteration would prove quite popular and remain in production through 1976. The GT was the sporty version of the Dart… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nailhead V8 Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera in 1963. Some say it was General Motors’ first entry into the personal car market, though the Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962. Though Oldsmobile (Toronado) and Cadillac (Eldorado) would later also use its E-platform,… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mini-SUV: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
The Samurai was the first non-motorcycle sold by Suzuki in the U.S. It began in Japan as the Jimny in the early 1970s and continues there in some form today. Considered a small SUV by U.S. standards, these little… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Almost Driver Quality: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
As the 1960s wore on, the competition between Chevrolet and Ford continued to grow. The Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were comparable cars in size, comfort, and performance. Ford advertised that its LTD (a gussied-up 500) was quieter… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Reassembled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford gave the Mustang its second styling update in 1969 and a greater shift to performance to help boost sales. However, the decline in demand that began in 1967 continued through 1973. Even with the new fastback Mach 1… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Salute to Ricardo Montalban! 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Chrysler needed a success story in the 1970s and that arrived in the form of the Cordoba. As a personal luxury coupe, the Cordoba was the brand’s first “smaller car” and quickly became the marque’s best-selling car of the… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
427 V8! 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. They came with bucket seat interiors and apparently with any engine that Ford offered in the Galaxie. This ’63 XL is a convertible that’s… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Ford’s Big Gamble: 1959 Edsel Ranger Barn Find
Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1-Of-1 Award Winner? 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s corporate response to the successful Plymouth Road Runner. Introduced into the already-started 1968 model year, it was intended to be a more budget-minded muscle car in the vein of the “Bird”, but it never… more»
