Ford got a step ahead of Chevrolet in 1959 by introducing the Ranchero, a pickup based on a station wagon platform rather than a truck. Chevy caught up in 1959 by introducing the El Camino when they redesigned their… more»
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Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
8k Miles? 1971 Citroen Safari Station Wagon
Coming from the great Northwest is a fantastic and funky 1971 Citroen Safari station wagon. Located in Portland, Oregon, this family cruiser is said to have low mileage and could be yours for $12,000. According to the seller, the… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stalled for 41 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The first generation of the Chevy Corvette (C1) ended in 1962. It had been in play since the first Corvette was sold in 1953. The cars were little changed in the final C1 year, yet sales would reach a… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Barn Find! 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
Bright trim and chrome bumpers gleaming in the sun, this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Milan, Illinois comes to market with its original title, and claimed original tires! After covering a mere 51,292 miles of hills and dales over… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 41 Years: 1933 Cadillac 355C Town Car
The Series 355 Cadillacs debuted in 1931 as the U.S. economy was trying to recover from The Great Depression. Various body styles were offered including the 4-door Town Car like this example from 1933. The series designation was adopted… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 26 Years! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
The Bricklin SV-1 (short for Safety Vehicle 1) was a short-lived effort to produce an economic sports car with gullwing doors. It was the brainchild of businessman Malcolm Bricklin, whose previous automotive claim to fame was the importation of… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked in 2002! – 1972 Corvette Stingray
Last inspected in 2002, this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Monongehela, Pennsylvania (south of Pittsburgh) almost certainly got a makeover in the late ’70s or ’80s. Crank up Deep Purple’s Highway Star as you behold this tricked out ‘Vette… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
173 Miles Since 1978: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third generation) Chevrolet Corvette was in its third year in 1970. Sales were down due to two factors: a labor shrike that shrank production and the MSRP went past $5,000 for the first time. This convertible looks… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Yard Find Econobox: 1973 Ford Pinto
U.S. automakers started to join the subcompact race in 1971. Chevrolet came out with the Vega while Ford’s new entry was the Pinto. Influenced by Ford’s counterparts in Europe, the Pinto would be the more successful of the two… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Project Drop-Top
Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project
The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Bound Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
If I had to pick a Thunderbird favorite, it would be the fourth-gen, such as today’s feature, a 1965 convertible. Having lived in a Weston, Massachusetts barn for an extended period, this Emberglo Metallic finished ‘bird has been cleaned… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1918 Buick E-34 Roadster
Maybe it was something in the water at the turn of the 20th century, but there was no shortage of larger-than-life characters involved in the automobile industry. Many of them were self-made men who made (and sometimes lost) fortunes… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro debuted in 1967 and was Chevy’s answer to the popular Ford Mustang. It quickly established itself as the #2 player in the pony car field. The convertible model with an inline-6 was one of the rarest of… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Stalled Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Named after the racing series, the Pontiac Can Am was a one-year muscle car based on the mid-size LeMans. Production delays kept output low, and it’s estimated that only 1,377 of the vehicles were built. When GM’s mid-size machines… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD
If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»
