When the Plymouth Barracuda was totally redesigned in 1970, most buyers wanted a V8 engine. And 89% of them were built with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine or larger. The other 11% came with the Slant Six motor… more»
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Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs Some TLC: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
I just returned from a trip to Houston, Texas and one of the first things that caught my attention was a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, parked in the shared parking area of an upper-scale residential community. I wondered about the… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Have You Ever Seen One? 1949 Fiat 1500 D
The 1500 was a pre- and post-war car built by Fiat in Italy. It was larger than the Fiats that most U.S. buyers associate with the brand, powered by a 1493-cc inline-6 engine. In production from 1935 to 1950,… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Unrestored Hippie Van! 1976 Dodge Tradesman
Dodge’s B-Series vans, dubbed the RAM, were in production for more than 30 years (1971-2003). The first generation ran through 1978 and was divided into two categories, Tradesman for cargo vans and Sportsman for people vans. The Tradesman was… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rusty Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the hot new Ford Mustang arrived in April 1964, just two body styles were offered. It wasn’t until the Fall of that year when the “official” 1965 models would have a fastback to join the coupe and convertible…. more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Last of the Real Packards:1956 Clipper Touring Sedan
The roots of the Packard Motor Car Co. date back to 1899. For much of its time in business, the company was known for producing high-quality vehicles. However, going into the 1950s, Packard found it increasingly hard to compete… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Buried 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Sports Car Special: 1957 Victress C2 Coupe
America was obsessed with sports cars in the fifties. From the British imports that were making the trek across the Atlantic to the various domestic renditions of the sports car theme, enthusiasts had several fascinating choices at their disposal. … more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ivy Green Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is one of the most successful cars ever built. From a mid-year launch in 1964, the consummate “pony car” is still going strong today. The company built 607,000 of them in 1966 alone, including the seller’s… more»
Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
318 V8 Fixer Upper: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth rolled out the Duster in 1970 as a fastback version of its Valiant compact. It would prove to be quite popular and stuck around through 1976 when Plymouth decided the Volare was their future. This one kind of… more»
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 23, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Parked For 20 Years: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
The Dodge Charger was not an instant success. Introduced in 1966, sales were somewhat mediocre in its first two years (average: 26,566 units). Then the Chrysler B-bodied intermediates got redesigned in 1968 and the average grew to 74,861 Chargers… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original Paint: 1962 Dodge Town Power Wagon
Power Wagons are coming out of the woodwork lately. Here’s another, this time in “Town” body style. Located in Burns, Oregon, this wagon is listed here on eBay and currently bid to $6,600. No reserve is in play. The… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Needs Love: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Some enthusiasts possess greater self-control than me. If I were the owner of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, I would not have been able to leave it parked in a garage in its current state since 1985. This classic deserves… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
52k-Mile Garage Find: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
It’s possible that the “sheer look” of GM’s downsized B-Body of 1977 was styling chief Bill Mitchell’s last great achievement. Even today, it looks better than a run-of-the-mill full-size car has a right to, and the racy backlite of… more»
