The Chevy El Camino arrived in 1959 to compete against Ford’s Ranchero (both were station wagon-based pickups). After a break from 1961 through 1963, the El Camino returned as a variant of the new mid-size Chevelle and was in… more»
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Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 of 911! 1961 DeSoto 2-Door Hardtop
I’ve been attending car shows for fifty years and I’ve yet to see a 1961 DeSoto up close and personal. Have you? Only 3,034 were made (911 2-Door Hardtops, 2,123 4-Door Hardtops) before the Chrysler Corporation pulled the plug… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare W31: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
In the 1960s (and later), the Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car, based on the Cutlass. And for certain years you could also order the Hurst/Olds edition. But you could also add some spice to a… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Car Has To Go! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
“l have run out of time the car has got to go make an offer Cash and she is your sweet deal a real classic.” pleads the owner of this Canton, Connecticut-based 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. There is also… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
4WD Survivor: 1984 AMC Eagle Wagon
In 1980, American Motors (who desperately needed more sales) crossed a Concord car with a Jeep 4X4 platform to create the only 4WD automobile built in the U.S. (at the time). Called the Eagle, the station wagon version was… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Ponton Project: 1957 Mercedes 220S
Pity the poor W180 sedan: while its brethren the coupe and the cabriolet leap to successively higher highs on the price scale, the sedan is mired in the mid-teens. Those of us who favor orphans of all ilks –… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Affordable Luxury: 1997 Lincoln Continental With 33k Original Miles
With our society seemingly moving at a frantic pace, many people wish to step back, draw breath, and enjoy the finer things in life. Some will turn their attention to hobbies like fishing, while others will immerse themselves in… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cheap Wheels Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang
Ford’s Mustang went into its sixth year in 1970 and continued to hold the top sales spot in the hot “pony car” market. Despite the all-new second-generation Chevy Camaro having an abbreviated selling season that year, the Mustang would… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 4×4 Short Bed
It sometimes requires more than a passing glance to determine whether a barn or shed houses a classic that deserves liberating. Such is the case with this garage and the 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 4×4 Short Bed that has… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Affordable and quirky barn find: 1948 Crosley Sedan!
Looking for an affordable entry into the classic car scene? Or maybe another fun and interesting ride to add to your stable of classics? If so, take a look at this 1948 Crosley sedan up for sale in Los… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet K3500 4×4 Pickup
While purchasing a new 4×4 Pickup brings with it the latest creature comforts and the reassurance of a new car warranty, there are also disadvantages. They are typically significantly more expensive than secondhand alternatives, and devaluation can be horrendous…. more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Lingenfelter Upgrades: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has more than a few things going for it, certainly enough that it stands out from the average C4 you find listed on craigslist or Marketplace. The big things are the following: it has low… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Racing Special: 1990 BMW M3 Evolution 2
The pages of automotive history books are littered with moments when manufacturers pushed the boundaries by producing thinly disguised homologation specials designed to deliver what is sometimes called “the unfair advantage” in motorsport competition. The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mopar Pony Project: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
While the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement named after it, the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days earlier in April 1964. It was based on the compact Valiant platform and sold in decent… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
52k Mile Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Few manufacturers have made more than 600,000 automobiles in a single model year. The VW Beetle (pick a year) comes to mind as does the 1965 Chevrolet Impala. But you’d be discounting the 1966 Ford Mustang at 607,000 units…. more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
True Barn Find: 1949 Buick Super Sedan
It’s not easy to make the determination that a car is too far gone to save: Sometimes it’s too rusty, sometimes the parts and labor required are worth ten times more than the finished product, sometimes it’s a lack… more»
