Vehicle manufacturers will often seek what some may consider the unfair edge, producing a model that stands out from the crowd. Dodge chose that path in 1989, introducing a Convertible version of its Dakota Pickup. Our feature classic emerged… more»
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Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced. The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration. Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»
Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE
Chrysler redesigned its B-bodied intermediates in 1971 and gave the two-doors separate styling from sedans and station wagons. All the hardtops became Chargers, and the rest were badged as Coronets. The seller’s car appears to be the high-end SE… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Nova With 47k Original Miles
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1972 Chevrolet Nova, as we previously featured it in an auction in August 2023. The seller didn’t taste success on that occasion but has decided to try a different approach to find it… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Four-Speed Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The General Motors A-Body is, to many, the archetypal muscle car. Although the GTO is credited with launching the muscle car era, the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was nearly in lock step, with a surprisingly spry 330 cubic-inch small block in… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
V12 Driver: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2
Running out of energy to undertake a project build is not uncommon, and can often result from advancing age or deteriorating health. It is unclear whether either of those issues has beset the owner of this 1971 Jaguar E-Type… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
39k Mile Time Machine: 1961 Ford Galaxie 500
From 1959 to 1974, the Ford Galaxie 500 did battle with the Chevrolet Impala. In 1961, the Galaxie was a step up from the Fairlane, which would become a mid-size car in 1962. The styling was revised in ‘61… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Dodge Polara Convertible
Pity the poor consumer who had to choose a car to buy in 1965; with so many choices from so many brands, it’s a wonder that anybody bought anything! The Chrysler camp offered refreshed intermediates such as the Coronet… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Family-Style Muscle Car: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Remember the old sales slogan, “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile”? Cars like this might have inspired those words if such a configuration was available in 1967. This Cutlass 4-door sedan probably left the factory with a 330 cubic inch V8… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1964 Plymouth Fury Project (“Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’)
After an ill-fated downsizing that saw full-size Plymouth sales slump to 43,000 Fury’s in 1962, the make had bounced back by 1964 with a tally of more than 115,000 cars (though still far below that of Chevy or Ford)…. more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Survivor Sedan: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Wearing an almost-perfect patina (I know that’s an oxymoron to some folks), this 1950 Studebaker Champion sedan has had that perfect patina protected by a layer of clear coat, according to the seller. The seller has it posted here… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Four-Seat Exotic! 1980 Maserati Kyalami
Sometimes you want to share your amazing Italian driving machine with more than one person, and while not exactly a family car, this Maserati features room for four. In true Grand Touring fashion, this 1980 Maserati Kyalami in Atlanta… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Worth Saving? 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
When it was young, this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am ticked so many great boxes that it seems almost hard to imagine questioning whether or not it’s even worth fixing. Fortunately, the seller is aware of the monumental task ahead… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
46k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
There is something undeniably attractive about a potential project candidate that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. Such is the case with this 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye. It is a solid classic with a freshly rebuilt engine and a… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap V8: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Patient enthusiasts often feel rewarded when they locate an affordable and viable project candidate. This 1971 Ford Ranchero ticks that box, while the healthy V8 under the hood adds to its appeal. It needs work to recapture its former… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1971 Plymouth Fury III Project
Plymouth used numerical designations to differentiate their full-size cars from 1965 to 1974. The Fury I was the basic entry, sort of like the Chevy Biscayne. Next up was the Fury II, not unlike the Bel Air. And the… more»
