More Than a Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was perhaps the hottest new car of the 1960s. With its sporty good looks and mass appeal, the company built 1.3 million of them from 1964 to 1966. The fastback joined the roster in the Fall… more»

Frugal One Owner: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport

The Dart Sport was Dodge’s version of the highly successful Plymouth Duster. It debuted as the Demon in 1971 and was rebranded in 1973. Other than the front clip and taillights, the Dart Sport and Duster were the same… more»

Colonnade Muscle? 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

What a difference just a few years can make. In 1970, you could order a Chevelle Super Sport with either a 396 or 454 cubic inch V8, the most powerful Chevrolet had to offer. They were at the top… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

Most buyers who opted for a Dodge Coronet in 1967 sought a family car. But you could also get one with some muscle thrown in. Such is the case with the ’67 Coronet R/T (Road/Track), which was in its… more»

4-Speed Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO was a surprising hit in 1964 – and its popularity did nothing but grow over the next couple of years. It spawned many competitors both inside General Motors and the rest of Detroit. More than 75,000… more»

Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati

The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»

Corvette-Inspired Sports Car? 1970 Opel GT

Was it a coincidence that the Opel GT of 1968 to 1973 had more than a passing resemblance to the early third-generation Corvette (1968 forward)? Probably not, as General Motors owned Opel Automobile GmbH of Germany for 88 years…. more»

Heavy Hauling Survivor: 1951 Peterbilt Tractor

Peterbilt Motors Co. has been producing over-the-road (OTR) tractors since 1939, though its roots go back another 20+ years from a predecessor company (Fageol Motors). The name “Peterbilt” is said to be a hybrid of the founder’s name (Peterman)… more»

Shed Find: 1967 International Scout 800

Looking to compete with Jeep, International Harvester introduced the Scout in 1960 – and some iteration of it was in production for the next 20 years. They were all built in Fort Wayne, Indiana as 2-door SUVs (before they… more»

Parts or Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

One of the hottest cars of the 1960s (speed and sales-wise) was the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, it would lead the mid-size muscle car movement. Based on the Tempest/LeMans platform, it would find close to 100,000 buyers in… more»

Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury

When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»

Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»

Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»

Rare 1952 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

From 1940 to 1996, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s most opulent automobile (excluding the Imperial when they were in production at the same time). This 1952 New Yorker convertible was restored more than 20 years ago and is one… more»

Rare Woodie Convertible! 1969 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and beyond, the Newport was Chrysler’s “entry-level” automobile, though nothing about a Chrysler would be considered basic. In 1969, they built just 2,169 Newport drop-tops of which as few as 250 could have come with the… more»

28k Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon

GM downsized its full-size cars in 1977 to be more fuel efficient by way of lower weight and smaller engines. This generation (1977 to 1991) of the Chevy Caprice would remain popular, including the Estate Wagon, which was akin… more»

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