The second generation of the Mustang was called the Mustang II and was a vast departure from prior years. The Mustang II was introduced as a fuel-efficient subcompact in late 1973, just prior to the oil crisis. This was… more»
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Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Space Age Styling: 1962 Imperial by Chrysler
The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium product for nearly 60 years. From 1955 to 1975, it was positioned as a separate make (the theory was to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln). This 1962 edition is a 2-door hardtop and… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
385 HP Personal Luxury Car: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is located in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the introductory year for the front-wheel-drive Toronado and its stunning modern looks. It is listed here on eBay for auction with four days remaining at no reserve. The… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Diesel Bullnose: 1983 Ford F-250 XLT
One of the better opportunities to flip a vehicle right now on the collector car and truck market is the bullnose-style Ford F-Series pickup. These workhorses have emerged as a favorite of GenXers and “old” millennials who remember using… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Mexican Alpine: 1965 Dinalpin A110
These days, it’s rare to find anything approaching a “deal” in the vintage car space. Almost any older car or truck worth owning has been on a run value-wise, with some vehicles rocketing higher and others simply on a… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Barn Find Rarity: 1969 AMC AMX
The advent of the 1960s was not kind to American Motors Corporation. The company was known for family economy cars, and its demographic was aging. Sure, the Rambler was a strong seller, but AMC was watching its fortunes sift… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rock-Solid Project: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Chevrolet introduced the Nomad Wagon in 1955, and the new offering was among the most expensive in the company’s model range. The cost resulted in relatively low sales volumes, and pristine examples now command eye-watering prices. This 1955 Nomad… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Paint It Black: 39k-Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
I recently watched a Chevy Dealers sales slide show for the new 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle and Monte Carlo. (An appropriate pairing since the Monte Carlo shared a bunch of parts from the Chevelle Parts Bin.) The British, semi-stuffy sounding… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT Sportsroof
Packed with new parts and rebuilt components, then sold for health reasons before the job was completed, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is a sad testament to the rigors of restoration. It’s not unusual to spend years of your… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Luxury Longroof: 1977 Mercury Colony Park
“This 1978 Marquis combines the high degree of luxury you expect from a Mercury with the practicality and space of a full-sized wagon.” So says a 1978 Mercury Marquis brochure showing its models, including the ultra-luxury Marquis Colony Park… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Numbers Matching 409! 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
If you were to create a list of iconic automobiles of the 1960s, would the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport make the list? Especially one with the 409 cubic inch V8 engine, like in this 1963 edition? The engine and… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4-speed
Pontiac built and sold the most Trans Ams in history in 1979. However, most cars were equipped with the L80 403 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8 that came with an automatic transmission only. This was not a bad engine but… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Highly Original: 1966 Dodge Charger
The year 1966 was where the fun began for Dodge’s legendary muscle car, at least one of them anyway, as that’s when the new Charger model debuted. However, during the earlier days, it was considered more of a luxurious… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Barn Find 1.6-Liter: 1971 Ford Capri
Once Ford’s Mustang hit the roads, European fans began clamoring for a right-sized version in their own market. Ford responded by crafting a sleek, long-hood/short-deck four-seater based on the well-loved Cortina. To name the car, Ford leaned on another… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Updated 455: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indy Pace Car
Being chosen to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is a rare honor that fell to the 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am. The company followed the traditional path of leveraging the resulting significant public exposure by… more»
