Plymouth’s “budget” muscle car, the Road Runner, was treated to its first redesign in 1971. And – as a nod to changing demand in the performance sector – Chrysler’s 340 cubic inch small-block V8 became available in the auto… more»
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Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unmodified 2002 Subaru WRX Turbo Wagon
“A casual glance will not reveal the soul of the WRX. It was not designed by some stylist to elicit a response that says look at me, I’m a supercar. It was designed by engineers to win in the… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Swedish Barn Find: 1973 Saab 96
“It’s about time you thought about Saab. Mainly because we’ve been thinking about you since we built our first car in 1950. Thinking about you is part of our heritage.” So says a brochure showing the early Saab lineup…. more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restored W-30 Clone? 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s mid-size muscle car market. And it would remain a fixture there through the end of rear-wheel-drive in these hot cars (1987). Its name is commonly considered an abbreviation for… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Limited Production! 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental
Anyone who’s a fan of 1950s automobiles will remember the Chevrolet Nomad, the 2-door “sport wagon” decked out in Bel Air trim. But they sometimes forget the Nomad’s GM cousin, the Pontiac Safari which sported Star Chief appointments. Unlike… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Factory 454-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Hitting dealer lots for the first time as a 1970 model, Chevrolet’s timing for their new Monte Carlo couldn’t have been much better. As the new decade arrived, the writing was already beginning to appear on the wall for… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo Diesel 5-Speed: 1992 Dodge Ram W250 Club Cab
In the world of vintage pickup trucks, a sure-fire way to make your money back after using a rig for a few years is to buy one equipped with the Cummins turbodiesel under the hood. The lineup of 1980s… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Pair of 1984 AMC Eagles
American Motors was always out to create new products on a shoestring budget (because they had to). A case in point is the AMC Eagle which was based on the compact Concord, borrowing 4-wheel-drive infrastructure from Jeep which became… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ex Highway Patrol! 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4X4
Imagine, what if…What if Jake and Elwood had this 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4X4 instead of their ’74 Monaco? Well, they could have run over a lot more stuff, with ease, but they probably wouldn’t see 125 MPH while haulin’… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dual-Quad 409: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Determining the most significant quality of some classics can be more challenging than for others. Take this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS as an example. It presents superbly, with no rust or other problems. The mechanical configuration is the most… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Owner: 1978 Mercury Marquis Brougham
“Marquis Brougham gives you elegance in styling and much more. Beyond its handsome exterior and plush interior, beyond its recognition for roominess and six-passenger comfort, it is steeped in amenities that make it a pleasure to own and drive.”… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Good First Restoration Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Did anyone ever build Estes rocket models as a kid? Emblazoned prominently on the kit was the skill level of the model, from one to five. One was a model that you glued fins on and launched, while skill… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Survivor? 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
The roots of the 230SL dug deep into its predecessor, the 300SL. At the same time, the new car was required to carve its own identity, and that included enticing plenty of buyers. Only 2658 300SLs were made (coupe… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
396 Drop-Top Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
There were at least two record-setting automobiles built in 1965. One was the new Mustang, which Ford no doubt sold many more than they anticipated. Another was the Chevrolet Impala, which saw sales exceed one million units for the… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
T-Tops and 375 HP: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the year when numerous GM offerings became the victims of downsizing, losing a considerable amount of size and weight in the process, although the Oldsmobile Cutlass retained its fourth-generation styling for one more year before it too… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original 400: 1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Supercab
It is fair to assume that when they released their immediate post-war models, American vehicle manufacturers could not have imagined how their Pickups would eventually dominate the passenger car market. They have met ready acceptance across many countries, consigning… more»
