The Nomad debuted in 1955 along with the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets. It was a “sport wagon” (based on a show car) that shared no sheet metal with other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. Production numbers were… more»
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Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
All Original: 1972 Jeep Commando
Two categories of older classics that are prone to becoming tired and battered are Pickups and off-roaders. This isn’t typically due to abuse or neglect but is an almost unavoidable consequence of the role they play in their owner’s… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Cozy Caddy: 1977 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
The Opera Coupe was a customized Cadillac Seville produced by the Grandeur Motor Car Co. of Pompano Beach, Florida. It’s estimated that about 600 copies of the 2-door “luxury shorty” were built and sold, with a little more than… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
409 V8 – 20k Miles! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was a Chevrolet staple across three decades beginning in the 1950s. But it would take a back seat to the Impala which would become the top series in 1959. The 1963 Bel Air was a mid-level… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Graveyard Carz Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth introduced the Road Runner in 1968 as a “budget” muscle car and it would achieve a lot of success into the 1970s. The hotrod would have its greatest sales momentum in 1969 as more than 77,000 copies were… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
SS 396 Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS 396 was in production for many years beginning in 1965, but few remember it was a series of its own for just three of them. The car’s popularity brought it out of option territory from 1966… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
24K-Mile Survivor: 1956 Buick Roadmaster
Aside from being the cornerstone of William Crapo Durant’s 1908 conglomerate of General Motors, Buick was also the preferred division and “home team” of 1950s GM President Harlow Curtice. Because of all this, Buick seemed to go its own… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Owned 32 Years: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC/McLaren
The Pontiac Grand Prix is obviously a significant nameplate in the company’s history file. Like many models, the originals are often considered the best, with subsequent generations gradually losing some of the allure. Fortunately, in the early 90s, Pontiac… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
2 Owner Wagon: 1978 Volvo 245 DL
Volvo wagons have historically been favored by a certain type of owner, usually a college professor or anyone else who can get away with wearing elbow patches on a tweet sport jacket. This often leads to a longer period… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Low Miles! 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The 1976 revival of the Biarritz trim package for Cadillac’s Eldorado established a luxury niche not seen since the 1960s, and then only on Cadillac’s wildly expensive convertible. Loaded with power accessories, classy cosmetics, and comfort options, the Biarritz… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
400-Equipped: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
It is fair to say that by 1980, cars that had previously been performance icons were shadows of their former selves. Compliance with safety regulations added weight, while tighter emission regulations left many previously potent V8s able to do… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
In a Barn for 40 Years: 1948 Diamond T Flatbed
While it is wonderful that so many older cars have been saved from the crusher and fixed up, the same cannot be said for heavy trucks. Those beasts that did the heavy lifting for our society as it grew… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Preserve or Project? 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sometimes, a seller can throw potential buyers a curve ball when listing a classic for sale. Such is the case with this 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It is a solid survivor that could serve immediately as a practical daily… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Mercury Grand Marquis Station Wagon
Some people seek the versatility of a vehicle that will seat more than five people, but an SUV doesn’t tick the boxes for them. Therefore, a Station Wagon is the most appropriate choice. That will undoubtedly make this 1976… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1-of-400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
El Dorado was a mythical city of gold that prompted numerous parties to conduct searches to prove its existence. It has never been found, although this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham could be considered automotive gold. The company only produced… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
200-mile EFI 5.0 – 1967 Ford Mustang
After dreaming about building this 1967 Ford Mustang into a classic pony car powered by a modern fuel-injected V8 since last century, the owner of this Ulster Park, New York fastback offers the unfinished project for sale. A new… more»
