American Motors jumped into the “pony car” wars in 1968 with two entries. The Javelin was a direct competitor to the likes of the Chevy Camaro. But the AMX, which had a 12-inch shorter wheelbase, was more of a… more»
Driver Quality Cars
1 of 405: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
If you went into your local Dodge dealer in 1970 and were looking for a mid-size performance car, you had at least three choices. The more basic Super Bee (Dodge’s Road Runner), the sportier Charger R/T, and the Coronet… more»
360 Upgrade: 1979 AMC AMX
The AMC AMX has always been a bruiser. Fat wheels, fat flares, and just beefed up all around – it’s like the Oreo Double Stuff of AMCs. When they were built, it was a totally different twist on a… more»
Affordable Brit: 1968 Triumph GT6
If you’re a fan of European cars — specifically, but not exclusively Italians — you’ll know the name Giovanni Michelotti. He was responsible for styling numerous iconic Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models through the 1940s, 50s and… more»
Resto-Mod Ex-Military 1941 Dodge WC-26 Carry All!
When it comes to wartime military vehicles, the Jeep is probably the first to come to mind, but Dodge was also a fairly large provider of utility trucks for our armed forces. Dodge contributed over 337,000 4X4 units to… more»
Daily Driver: 1970 Chevy C10 Pickup
In the war to impress truck fans, Chevy and Ford stand out. Ford has its best-selling F-series. But on its heels is Chevy’s C/K series. Chevy started making these trucks in 1960 with a new frame design and independent… more»
Famous or Infamous? 1973 Holden Torana XU-1
While it is possible to draw some parallels, the Australian and American performance car scenes followed very different paths. Many American manufacturers based their high-performance models on Hardtop or Coupe variants. Lower sales volumes Down Under saw companies like… more»
390 V8! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL Club Victoria
The 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Club Victoria was the top of the Galaxie line. The pillarless hardtop was the epitome of style that year and this one is no exception. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where… more»
Same Owner 47 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»
Bullitt Style: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The famous Steve McQueen “Bullitt” Mustang of movie fame was a 1968 model. The car shown here is a 1967 Mustang Fastback that very much resembles that iconic piece of pop culture history (details below). But to his credit,… more»
NASCAR Special! 1969 Dodge Charger 500
A unique grille and other details helped the ’69 Charger 500 slice through the wind, specifically with NASCAR racing in mind. This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada could be one of fewer than 40 remaining,… more»
Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
I wish we knew more about this 1951 Ford Custom Convertible; the ad description raises more questions than it answers. It’s listed for sale here on eBay but even with more than 50 bids, the reserve has not yet… more»
Big Bold Beautiful! 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
It’s Whammer-jammer time and today’s recipient of that esteemed designation for very large, cool cars is a 1966 Chrysler 300 convertible. While not a letter series, this Chrysler still has plenty of oomph under its expansive hood and it’s… more»
455 V8 Cruiser: 1970 Buick Riviera
The Riviera would arrive in 1963 as Buick’s competitor in the growing personal luxury segment of the car market. By 1970, sales were slipping, and the nameplate needed a reboot, which it got in 1971 with all-new “boat-tail” styling… more»
Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»
Custom Sports Car: 1952 Kaiser Henry J
The Henry J was a short-lived attempt by Kaiser-Frazer to sell a small car in the early 1950s at a time when everyone wanted big cars. It was named after the chairman of the company and was built between… more»
