In full-size automobile competition in the 1960s, Chevrolet usually outsold Ford. But when it came to convertibles in 1969, they were evenly matched. Ford delivered 14,312 Galaxie 500 and 500XL drop-tops while Chevy sold 14,415 Impalas (there was no… more»
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Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • Auctions • 36 Comments
BF Auction: 1934 DeSoto Airflow
The Airflow, sold by both Chrysler and DeSoto divisions, was designed with aerodynamics taken into consideration in the build. While the automobiles were arguably more slippery, they were awkward looking for the times (1934 to 1937) and many buyers… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rusty Cat: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe
How much rust is tolerable in a vintage car? I’m supposing most of you would say, depends on the car and where it is…. How about a 1956 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupe, and how about “all over”? Let’s consider… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Omaha Orange Roller: 1969 Plymouth Runner
There were quite a few sales success stories in the muscle car movement. None were more colorful than that of the Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “beep beep” horn. Introduced in 1968, it would turn in… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Rust, Just Dirty: 1972 VW Beetle Convertible
“No rust, just dirty…very solid!” That’s how the seller describes this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. I’d like to know the story behind this Bug and why it has been sitting and accumulated all of that dust for so… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Put An LS In It Part II: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Like the famous background cry of “Play All Night” as heard on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1971 recording “At Fillmore East”, we still get suggestions of “Put an LS in it” anytime the question of a needed re-engine rears… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible
The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California. This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Yellowstone Park Bus: 1924 White 15-45 Touring
Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Much of its growth and success tracks with the advent of the automobile, which led to more visitors. Touring buses became popular in the early 20th… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Acres of Studebaker Cars, Trucks, and Parts
If you drive up to Sonora, California, you’ll find a graveyard of nothing but Studebakers, largely from the 1950s and 1960s. The owner’s father began a love affair with the vehicles in 1959 and – since then – more… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Highly Original and Unique Styled: 1947 Hudson Pickup
When we think of classic pickup trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge are usually the first names that come to mind. However, there were a plethora of other manufacturers who tried their hand at producing these utilitarian workhorses. While it… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
There has long been debate about what the most significant post-war car produced by an American manufacturer was. Some will argue that the First Generation Mustang is worthy of the accolade, while others feel that the Corvair represents the… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Last Registered in 1990! 1979 Chevrolet Monza
Perhaps to redeem themselves from the troubles of the early 1970s Vega, Chevrolet rolled out the Monza in 1975. It was a sportier product based on the same platform and available in both coupe and hatchback formats. Badge-engineered versions… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1987 Buick Grand National
Some classics invariably generate interest when they hit the market, and this 1987 Buick Grand National demonstrates that. It has received an incredible fifty-two bids, suggesting that people like what they see. However, the intense action leaves the current… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Only 43k Miles! 1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Wagon
During the 1970s and 1980s, the Custom Cruiser was the station wagon equivalent of a cross between the Delta 88 and Olds 98 in terms of trim. This 1983 edition would be on par with the full-size Chevy Caprice… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Real Super Sport: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Project
For the 1970 Chevelle Super Sport, engine choices ranged from excellent to better, with the 350 horsepower 396 coming in as the minimum that could be had in your SS. Optional was the L78 that provided an additional 25… more»
