Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dad’s Car: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
The Chevy Master and Master Deluxe were produced between 1933 and 1942. They were a step up from the Standard Mercury which was a budget-minded product. The seller’s MD Sport Coupe is from 1938 and comes with a rumble… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Plenty of Patina! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet had a winner on its hands when it came to the 1955 to 1957 Chevies. Later dubbed the “Tri-Fives,” they sold nearly five million copies in just three years. And are pretty collectible more than 65 years later…. more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Nine-Passenger Survivor: 1964 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was a high-end station wagon built from 1940 to 1988 (with a break during WW2). The nameplate would later be applied to a minivan when these wagons went out of fashion. This 1964 edition, which… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Superbird Tribute? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth found instant success in 1968 when they launched the gimmicky Road Runner muscle car. The automobile would break sales expectations, especially in 1969 when more than 81,000 copies were delivered. This ’69 Road Runner has had the same… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 and by 1970 it superseded (and finally replaced) the Fairlane as the company’s intermediate product. The design of the 1970-71 models was inspired by supersonic jets of that era and were quite… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Supercharger Needs TLC: 1957 Packard Clipper
Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954 and the product lines remained separate until 1957. That’s when the remaining Packard production became rebadged products out of South Bend, often referred to today as “Packardbakers.” Buyers and dealers alike were… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Flathead Project: 1946 Mercury Eight Deluxe
Mercury was in the same boat as all the other U.S. automakers at the close of World War II. They were able to restart car production but would have to make do with warmed-over pre-war products for the first… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Former 427 Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette was in its last year in 1967. This was in advance of the C3 “Mako Shark” editions that would soon begin production ahead of 1968. This ’67 convertible was once a rare… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Must Sell Two: Trio of C1 and C2 Chevrolet Corvettes
From its introduction in 1953, the Chevy Corvette slowly grew to become an American icon. Eight generations, 70 years, and 1.6 million cars later, the ‘Vette is still part of our culture, though it has changed radically over time…. more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rally Sport Option: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Chevy Camaro was an all-new car in 1970, but it would take a few years for it to become as popular as the first-generation models (1967-69). The auto was little changed in 1971 except for the use of… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
40-Year Garage Find: 1967 MG MGB GT
The popular MGB debuted in 1962 as a successor to the MGA and its variants saw production of more than a half million units through 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster, but the enclosed GT joined the ranks… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
SS 396 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Launched in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be quite the adversary to the Ford Mustang. Going into the 1970s, it would solidly hold second place in sales. The car was little changed in 1968, the most visible… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Semi-Automatic! 1968 Fiat Idromatic
Based on the popular (on its home turf in Italy) Fiat 850, the Idromatic was Fiat’s alternative to the VW Beetle and others who dabbled with semi-automatic transmissions. While engineeringly interesting, the little cars were sluggish and only suited… more»
Dec 15, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Documented Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
The fourth generation of the Ford T-Bird ran from 1964-66 and is sometimes referred to as the “Flair-Bird” because of its styling and luxury. They were still powerful machines with at least a 390 cubic inch V8 available for… more»
