One of the greatest losses in the American automobile market is the eventual disappearance of Packard as an automaker. Up until the time that the company fell into the clutches of Studebaker, its products were always a notch above… more»
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Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ideal First Project: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Some enthusiasts can be intimidated by the prospect of tackling a first restoration project. Selecting the ideal candidate is critical to ensuring the experience is enjoyable. Few things will sour the venture faster than the new owner discovering that… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Bucket Seats! 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
While there is pretty much nothing but bucket seats in a modern car, back in the ’60s, domestically speaking, it was those with sporting intentions that were so adorned. A Cadillac, like this 1967 DeVille convertible? Forget it. But… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Worthy Workhorse: 1984 Ford F-150 XL 4WD
What’s the best-selling vehicle in America? Ok, you’re going to know that answer. But do you know that over 41 million F-series trucks have been made since the first one rolled off the line in 1948, and more impressively,… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Spotless Interior: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Modern car interiors typically feature enough bells and whistles to ensure that most journeys are undertaken in total comfort. However, they lack the type of trim that imparts a sense of occasion for the occupants. That criticism can’t be… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Real SS Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
When most people think of the 1970s Chevelle Super Sport, they think of the SS 396 or SS 454. But there was also a less potent version of the car offered with a 350 cubic inch V8. This is… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Frightening Fastback: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
A father-son project can bond a family, creating memories that will last well into adulthood. Or, as in the case of this 1966 Mustang Fastback, it can apparently turn into boredom and an abandoned project. The son in this… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Possible Survivor: 1964 Plymouth Fury
When I think of “Mopar Mania”. I usually apply it to ChryCo’s late sixties/early seventies cars like the ‘Cuda, Challenger, Super Bee, Charger, Road Runner, etc. But what about their predecessors, cars like today’s find, courtesy of T.J., a… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Yard Find: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
Most people think of the Ford Mustang as the sales success story of the 1960s. But that wouldn’t be giving the Dodge Charger its due, too. Charger sales in 1966-67 were uninspiring, but a redesign for 1968-70 sent demand… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Depression Era Altered: 1924 Studebaker Pickup
What do you do when it is the early 1930s, you need a pickup truck to work, and all you have is an old Studebaker touring car out back? Oh, and they’ve got a Depression going on. In the… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1955 Buick Special
The Special was a Buick staple in 1936 and on and off throughout the rest of the 20th Century. Its role usually was to serve as the GM division’s entry-level car, so in 1954 it would be the gateway… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Patina Now, Paint Later: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
You can’t go wrong with a classic Mustang if you want a car that will slide into a parking space at the local burger night car show and get at least a modicum of attention. However, some people think… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find
One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser. Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
No Reserve 1962 Chevrolet Impala 327
Who thinks the 1962 edition of the Chevy Impala is the best-looking iteration of the car for that decade? While I happen to fall into that camp, more than 700,000 buyers agreed as that’s how many were sold in… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Desert Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon
In 1969, when most buyers went into an Oldsmobile dealer to get a mid-size station wagon, they left with a Vista Cruiser. You know, the one with the raised roof and see-thru skylights. Four times as many VCs were… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pop-Top Camper: 1979 Dodge B300 Van
Sometimes, the stories that accompany a listing for a vehicle are more intriguing than the cars themselves. In the case of this 1979 Dodge B300 camper van, the seller alludes to the fact that he’s an airline pilot and… more»
