The GTO was introduced as a performance extension of the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans in 1964. Internal bean counters thought they would only sell 5,000 copies the first year, and yet the final tally blew past 32,000 automobiles. It was still… more»
Barn Finds
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1951 Dodge Meadowbrook

SOLD We’ve seen over the past few years a definite surge in interest for 4-door classics. While they still aren’t as desirable as their two-door counterparts, lots of people are starting to see the benefit of saving their money… more»
Oddball Truck: 1983 Ford/Dodge

What do you get when you cross a Ford CLT front end with a Dodge 3500 back half? You get this interesting hodgepodge truck that was built to pull a horse trailer. And what would you call it? A… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V

This 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco is the desirable 16-valve spec model, which the seller is listing for sale on behalf of the longtime family owners. As he tells it, the car was bought ages ago by a deceased member of… more»
Micro Sports Car: 1943 (?) Crosley Hot Shot

Crosley Motors was a small, independent American manufacturer of subcompact cars (aka microcars). The company was active from 1939 to 1952, with a timeout during World War II. A runabout convertible called the Hot Shot was one of their… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

If you ever doubted the desirability of chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes, you need to look no further than the bidding history on this 1969 model. It looks tired and requires total restoration. However, its auction has attracted twenty-two bids with… more»
Still In The Barn: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac is often credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, by the early 1970s, the tides were changing. Rising insurance premiums paired with pending detuning for fewer emissions put a crimp on demand. Pontiac… more»
Non-Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 (third generation) Corvette rolled around in 1968, patterned after the Mako Shark concept car. It was a popular move with sales increasing by an additional 10,000 units in its second year, 1969, though the car was mostly… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser

You know a 1950 Studebaker when you see one, that’s for sure! The bullet nose, wrap-around divided rear window, and the reverse-opening rear doors all conspired to create the non-GM/Ford/Chrysler market entry. And they found their niche with an… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

It is often said that the 1980s was the decade that taste forgot. When you consider the clothes, the huge hair, and the even “huger” shoulder pads, it’s easy to see why people feel that way. However, the late… more»
Gold on Gold Mopar: 1968 Dodge Charger

When it was introduced in mid-1966, the Dodge Charger got off to a slow start. But when Chrysler redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1968, sales of the Charger took off – selling more than six times the number… more»
A Trio of Chevrolet El Camino’s!

Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 to compete against the Ford Ranchero. Both vehicles were station wagon-based “gentlemen’s pickups.” The El Camino was retired briefly after just two years only to return in 1964 as a variant of… more»
Rare Options: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro continues to rise a wave of increasing popularity, owing much of its popularity to the burgeoning “rad”-era movement. And while plenty of automatic-transmission coupes are coming to the surface, the manual transmission third-generation model is… more»
Pole Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

What is it about pole barns? They’re like the third-likeliest spot to find a forgotten car, right after the proverbial barn or garage. This 1984 Chevrolet Corvette belonged to a friend of the seller, and when he passed away,… more»
Rare Drop-Top: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in the late 1960s, but as a convertible, not so much. It was only produced as a drop-top for two years (1969 and 1970) and the body style was dropped across… more»
Stock Or Street Rod? 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe

What is it about the late 1930s and early 1940s cars that make them so seductive? We’ve covered dozens of these cars recently but it seems that each is more alluring than the last. Here on eBay is one… more»

