Chevrolet and Ford fielded entries in the subcompact market for the first time in 1971. Ford’s contender against the VW Beetle and other imports was the Pinto, which was in production for a full decade. The changes were few… more»
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Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
44k-Mile Award Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice, along with the rest of General Motors’ full-size cars, were downsized in 1977. The goal was to reduce weight so they could run on smaller engines and be more fuel-efficient. The resulting product was even roomier… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Thinning the Herd: 1965 Pontiac GTO
After a surprisingly popular launch in 1964, the GTO returned in 1965 with stacked headlights like the full-size cars offered by Pontiac. Muscle car mania was now “fully on” and GTO sales more than doubled from 32,000 to 75,000… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Badass Sleeper: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Broadly speaking, there are two types of surprises that life can spring on us; Unwanted and pleasant. This 1968 Plymouth Valiant undoubtedly falls into the second category, because its unassuming exterior hides what is a genuine sleeper. Its original… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
In the late 1960s, Plymouth fielded two mid-size muscle cars. The first, the GTX, was born in 1967 and was a premium-performance automobile. The second, the Road Runner, came along in 1968 to fit the needs of more budget-conscious… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Never This Nice: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
It seems the days of the sporty-but-cheap compact car are all but behind us, with the segment replaced by entry-level crossovers and a growing hybrid class. Both of those vehicle segments command a higher MSRP than a cheap runabout,… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Turbo-Look Cab: 1987 Porsche 911
If you’re going to go hunting for a desirable Porsche 911, starting with one featuring Turbo-inspired bodywork is a good choice. While there are numerous cases of cars being scoffed at when they attempt to resemble a high horsepower… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Fresh Frame-Off: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The SS 396 became so popular with muscle car buyers that Chevrolet promoted it to series status in 1966 within the Chevelle lineup. Nearly 67,000 copies left the factory as Sport Coupes that year, plus another 5,000 as convertibles…. more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I
Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
76k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible
1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertibles dotted the streets in the ’90s and represented a hip and youthful spirit. The same model a year prior was selected as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. This example is said… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Patina Pickup: 1965 Chevrolet C20
If you are like me, you are quite partial to pleasant surprises. This 1965 Chevrolet C20 Pickup delivers, because beneath its faded exterior beats a heart of pure gold. The new owner could leave it untouched, although returning it… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Custom 1976 Volkswagen Beetle
This is a highly customized rendition of a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle. It seems to have a WWII fighter plane-inspired livery and cabin. It’s a no frill’s themed car perfect for the right buyer. The car is said to have… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Survivor or Restoration? 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport as the Impala SS in 1961. It initially was intended to be a performance car and a 348 cubic inch V8 was the smallest available. Sales only amounted to a few hundred copies, so… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
62k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Duster
1970 was an interesting year at Plymouth, as one of their models, the Barracuda, got a redesign that shed all remaining ties with the Valiant. However, the introduction of a brand new offering shared a very close association with… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Muscle Limo! 1996 Dodge Viper RT-10
The Viper was Dodge’s mega performance/sports car built off and on between 1992 and 2017. It was a crazy-fast hot rod, capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds, and had a top end between 160… more»
