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Sitting 47 Years: Pair of 1965 Pontiac GTOs

If you got into your time machine and went back to 1964, you could witness the introduction of both the Ford Mustang and Pontiac GTO. The latter is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement that dominated the… more»

Blazerossa? 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer

Attempting to copy a design or an elegant look is often said to be a form of flattery, but it usually works best when the basic idea is executed from something that already bears a resemblance or similarity to… more»

Rare First Year: 1968 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

It isn’t unusual for vehicle manufacturers to adopt a “toe in the water” approach when releasing a Limited Edition. Such was the case with Oldsmobile when it unveiled the 1968 Hurst/Olds. Demand far outstripped supply, and these first-year classics… more»

400 HO/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

At first glance, it appears that time hasn’t been kind to this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible. From its tired paint to its shredded top, it doesn’t make a positive first impression. However, the seller claims that there is only… more»

Before and After? 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye

The 1971 model year was the last of the uber-powerful Mopars. The 426 Hemi and the 440 6-Pack were discontinued, victims of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning. In the Charger camp, the Charger R/T was replaced by the… more»

Flat-top Rag-top! 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

The Fairlane nameplate dates to the 1950s. But in 1962, Ford shifted the moniker from a full-size car to the new mid-size platform, which would eventually become the Torino. This 1967 Fairlane 500 may once have been a decent… more»

Cheap 52k Mile 1973 Dodge Charger

Spotting the words “deal” and “Mopar” in the same sentence is a rare occurrence nowadays, but this 1973 Dodge Charger just might be one of the better buys out there right now in the third-generation marketplace.  Granted, this one’s… more»

Rare Fiberglass: 1960 LaDawri Daytona

Leslie Dawes founded a fiberglass manufacturing company in British Columbia, Canada, in 1956, making golf carts. He was only 24 years old. As a sideline, he built a sports car that he’d sketched as a teenager. The result –… more»

One Made: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-Speed

After a successful run from 1968 to 1970, Chrysler’s B-body mid-size automobiles were redesigned in 1971. Dodge Charger sales were up by 26% as a result, but part of that may be because there were no longer any 2-door… more»

1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Barn Find

Pony cars and muscle machines were both becoming hot commodities in the marketplace during the second half of the sixties, and the timing for the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro was spot on when the pair was introduced for… more»

Desirable Project: 1956 Porsche 356A

The desirability of the Porsche 356A means that they typically generate plenty of interest when they hit the market. However, this 1956 example springs a surprise, because the auction action has defied the odds. The images included in this… more»

Same Owner 51 Years: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as a personal luxury car (the same year as the Olds Toronado). The 1970 model year was only the second time the Supreme would be offered as a convertible, finding more than 11,300… more»

Drop-Top Driver: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

Ford’s Galaxie model debuted in 1959 in time to do battle with Chevrolet’s new Impala. And it would be a FOMOCO staple until 1974. One of the best-looking iterations was the 1963 model year, which included nearly 30,000 Galaxie… more»

SS Sport Sedan? 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport on the Impala in 1961 as a performance model. The following year, the car became more of an image package available with any Chevy engine (and sales exploded). But official copies of the SS… more»

Same Owner 58 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

Following Ford’s lead with the LTD in 1965, Chevrolet added the Caprice as a gussied-up Impala later the same year. It was a popular decision, and the Caprice became its own series in 1966. The Caprice was like an… more»

BF Exclusive: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner demonstrates why it is sometimes unwise to judge a book by its cover. The owner is candid about its condition, admitting that it is a big restoration project. However, what sets it apart from… more»