For many, the twice-daily ride on a chrome yellow school bus remains an indelible childhood memory (only later did we find out that the yellow paint was super toxic). Fortunately, that is not a problem for this 1957 Chevy-based… more»
Sep 3, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Garaged Road Toad: 1961 Plymouth Valiant
Veteran automotive journalist Tony DeFeo once wrote that the 1st-generation Valiant represented “the angry drunk with a crayon and napkin school of automotive styling, like no other machine of the era.” Yet the unibody design introduced with the Valiant… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Plum Crazy: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
In addition to the iconic engines and body styles, Mopars are also well remembered for the wild “High Impact Paint” (HIP) colors offered from ’69-’73. Of these, perhaps none is better known that code FC7, a.k.a. Plum Crazy Purple…. more»
Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Mystery Kitty: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There aren’t many cars that would be better to find in a barn than a Jaguar E-Type roadster. Perennially voted as the top sports car of the 1960’s, the E-Type remained an attainably affordable exotic for decades. Over time,… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Droptop Twins: Two 1965 Plymouth Valiant convertibles
For Mopar A-body aficionados, here’s an opportunity to pick up a pair of 1965 Plymouth Valiant Convertibles! They are being offered here on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. They are located in Glenallen, Missouri, which is halfway between Memphis… more»
Aug 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Sleeping For 27 Years: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Under the piles of junk and a thick layer of dust in this barn is a Mopar that has been asleep longer than Rip Van Winkle! You might not be able to tell what exactly it is from this… more»
Aug 23, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Rising From The Ashes: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible
Fresh from a 30+ year sleep in storage, this 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix is located in Klamath Falls, in beautiful but somewhat remote south-central Oregon. It’s listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $14,000. Thanks to Wayne A…. more»
Aug 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 75 Comments
Hardly A Canned Ham: 1961 Holiday House Geographic
Within every segment of collectible vehicles, there’s a very small subset of “holy grail” models at the apex of their respective food chains. For Italian exotics, it’s the Ferrari 250. Jags have the D-Type. The ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible… more»
Aug 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Big Boy Truck Collection: COEs, Panels and Scouts
Those looking for a clean little pickup truck for a trip to the beach or a local home improvement store can stop reading this post right now. This isn’t that. Rather, this seller is offering a collection of eight COE’s… more»
Aug 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Michigan Muscle: Over 60 Cars At No Reserve
Many of you may already be aware of this upcoming auction, we featured it a while back here, but this auction, which includes Chevelles, Corvettes, Camaros, Fords, and many other cars (and tons of parts) is quickly approaching on… more»
Aug 13, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Fins For The Family: 1960 Plymouth Station Wagon
1960 brought some big changes to Plymouth. It was the first year for the unibody platform, and the bulletproof slant 6 also began its 27-year run in ’60. What didn’t change were heroically-sized fins and Virgil Exner’s increasingly “unique”… more»
Aug 11, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Christine’s Uncle: 1957 Plymouth Belvedere
Even without Stephen King’s novel (and John Carpenter’s movie), the 1957-58 Plymouth lineup would still be extremely collectible. Arguably the cleanest of Virgil Exner’s Forward Look designs, these cars represent the boundless space-age enthusiasm of America in the late… more»
Aug 10, 2018 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Classic For A Cause: 1972 Plymouth Valiant
While never flashy, the reliability of the Mopar A-body sedan is legendary. In his autobiography, Lee Iacocca acknowledged “The Dart and the Valiant ran forever”, and recognized that replacing them too early contributed to Chrysler’s woes later in the… more»
Aug 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1951 Chevrolet 3600
There are few vehicles that are more iconic than the Chevy (and GMC) “Advance Design” trucks that were produced from 1947-55. More powerful, larger and sleeker than the AK-series pickups that preceded them, these have been a favorite for customs, rods… more»
Aug 4, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Basic Muscle: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440!
In 1968, Chrysler’s B-body intermediate platform was a veritable Swiss army knife, spawning cars that ranged from mild to wild. In the middle of that spectrum lies this Cornet 440, which is located near Dallas, Texas and for sale… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Budget Mullet: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Car-based trucks are one type of vehicle that always seemed to be a better idea on paper than in reality. Melding the comfort of a car with the carrying capacity of a truck seemed like a sure thing, But… more»
