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One-Year-Only Performer: 1979 Chrysler 300

With the first generation of the Cordoba about to age out of the marketplace, Chrysler pulled an old number out of the bag that hadn’t been used since 1971 to offer high-end buyers something special, before the car was… more»

Driver-Quality 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

A teardrop or two must have fallen at the Jaguar works when the curtain fell on the long-running E-Type in 1974. While it had undergone plenty of mechanical changes, and the Series 3 enjoyed the 2+2’s longer wheelbase and… more»

Red 425 V8: 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom

For most of the 1960s, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. With a name like that, you would think it was available only as a coupe or convertible, but 4-door models were also available (for the family man… more»

Crate 302: 1969 Ford Ranchero

I admit I never understood the appeal of classics like this 1969 Ford Ranchero until I bought an Australian Ford Falcon Ute as a daily driver and tow vehicle for my race car. I kept the Falcon long after… more»

No Reserve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

With C4 Corvette values climbing, tidy examples like this 1994 model invariably attract attention when they hit the market. However, this classic pushes interest to a higher level, courtesy of the seller’s decision to list it with No Reserve…. more»

Last Call 1 of 911: 1961 DeSoto

The DeSoto brand had been a Chrysler staple since 1928. But by the time the late 1950s arrived, declining sales pointed to one too many divisions at Chrysler Corp. That was also part of the problem with Edsel over… more»

Soviet Chic: 1975 VAZ Lada 2103

In the convolution of Soviet central planning, Leonid Brezhnev created a new car company in the 1960s, edging it into the market below Moskvitch, which was Russia’s primary carmaker. The goal was to increase production and expand offerings to… more»

Hemi Orange Project: 1971 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s… more»

Running Project: 1964 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But it was far from being austere, representing nearly 60% of Chrysler-branded sales in 1964 alone. Wearing all-new sheet metal in 1963, the Newport was little changed going… more»

Updated 351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang GT

UPDATE 01/03/2026: Selling a classic at any time can be challenging, but listing one in the days leading up to the Christmas/New Year period is probably the hardest. The minds of many are focused on organizing festivities and purchasing… more»

50k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1

While the 1960s are viewed by many as a golden age in automotive history, few would be willing to attach that label to the 1970s. Under mounting pressure from those in the seats of power, manufacturers focused on emissions… more»

Original 440/4-Speed: 1968 Plymouth GTX

I have always considered the 1960s as the greatest decade in automotive history. Europe gave us icons like the Jaguar E-Type, while the release of the Ford Falcon GT and the Holden Monaro signalled the start of Australia’s horsepower… more»

351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang

It appears that the first owner intended to create a genuine sleeper when ordering this 1970 Ford Mustang. They chose to ignore the more extroverted Mach 1 variant, opting for a Hardtop equipped with a 351ci V8 and a… more»

Rebuilt 440: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

Some people believe that because they are unable to wield a spanner, they are less worthy of being considered a classic car enthusiast. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is the passion we feel in our hearts… more»

End Of An Era: 1954 Hudson Hornet

“My days monkey wrenching on cars are over. This old Hudson needs a new home,” claims the seller of this 1954 Hudson Hornet. Unfortunately, I’m down with that sentiment. Father Time has an insidious way of making crawling around… more»

Vintage Van: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

The very first car I can barely remember my parents owning was a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair, and my only recollections are that it was white and a sedan.  Most buyers seemed to embrace the Corvair when it was introduced… more»

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