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»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
302-Powered Kit: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird was a more successful 2-seat automobile than the 1953-55 Chevrolet Corvette. But they had different target markets and the Ford handily outsold the Chevy. At first glance, you’d think this beauty is a real 1957… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sleeper Potential: 1956 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
The Chevrolet Delivery Sedan (aka Sedan Delivery) was based on the entry-level 150 2-door station wagon. During the “Tri-Five” era of 1955 to 1957, nearly 30,000 were produced, though a far cry from the almost five million automobiles the… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Interior: 1964 Pontiac GTO 389 V8
The Pontiac GTO is most often credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement in the 1960s. Based on the Tempest/LeMans, the GM division rolled out the GTO in 1964 to what they thought would be a limited audience… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pint-Sized Project: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a subcompact car before there was technically such a thing. Designed by Nash Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they were built by Austin in England from 1954 to 1961. The target audience was women and/or those families… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
627 Horsepower 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova, built from 1968 to 1972, is its most popular. And these cars are frequent targets of cloning into Super Sports. This 1971 example goes well beyond that with a race-capable engine that… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find
The Ford Mustang had its coming out party at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964. The car was met with such enthusiasm and success that the company would go on to sell nearly 1.3 million copies… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Chevy V8 Canadian: 1964 Pontiac Parisienne
Named after a Parisian female (Paris, France), the Pontiac Parisienne was built by GM of Canada from 1958 to 1986. While it looked like a U.S. Catalina, Chevrolet mechanical components were under the hood. The seller has a Custom… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Survivor From Sweden: 1972 Saab 99E Sedan
Saab was a Swedish automobile manufacturer from 1945 (post-war) to 2016 when they ran out of money. To expand its market share by selling larger cars, Saab launched the 99 Series in 1968, and it remained in production until… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
32k Mile Grandma Car: 1968 Ford Mustang
The problem with rising to the top quickly means that competitors will come along to grab market share. That’s what happened to the Ford Mustang with sales of nearly 1.3 million units in 1964-66. With a restyle in 1967,… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Retractable Roof: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
Despite the company’s limited resources, Studebaker always seemed to find a way to stay creative. A case-in-point is the 1963 Wagonaire, a mid-size station wagon with a sliding roof over the storage compartment. Compared to other wagons of the… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Woodie Survivor: 1973 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates. From 1941 to 1988 (excluding the World War II years), the T&C badge was found on Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagons. In the early days, the bodies were made of… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 652: 1973 Jensen Interceptor 440 V8
The Jensen Interceptor was a grand touring car built by Jensen Motors in England between 1966 and 1976. In the U.S., it may have been considered a Chrysler product by some because 383 and 440 cubic inch Mopar V8s… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
440 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The Dodge Charger got off to a modest start in 1966, a cross between a personal luxury car and a performance machine. Demand didn’t take off until Chrysler’s B-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968, and the ’68 Charger ended… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Owner 21 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Boss 302 was a special edition of the popular Ford Mustang and was produced for only two years (1969 and 1970). With its own version of a 302 cubic inch V8, the Boss was the Mustang’s gateway into… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
364 V8 Survivor: 1958 Buick Special Riviera
The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
