After a successful first three years, the Pontiac Firebird (which shared its platform with the Chevy Camaro) got redesigned in 1970. This resulted in a sleeker-looking automobile whose new looks would carry it through 1981. Production numbers for the… more»
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Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 55 Comments
German-Built Coupe: 1959 Borgward Isabella
One of the lesser-remembered German automobile manufacturers of the 1950s was Borgward Gmbh. Based in Bremen, the outfit was in business from 1954 to 1962 and competed with the likes of BMW and Mercedes. One of the nifty cars… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Hay Barn Find: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Although the Corvette remained in its first-generation state through 1962, some changes and modernization were taking place as the fifties decade progressed including a new body style in 1956 and an upgraded nose in 1958 that featured quad headlights,… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Owned Since ’79: 1956 Porsche 356A
If you’re going to a buy a car that was made over a few different generations, one of the better strategies I’ve seen is to buy the earliest example you can afford. My general rule of thumb is either… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Formula For Fun: 1972 Pontiac Firebird 455-HO
If you’re gonna restore a car, might as well do one that has max potential for value, and this 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455=HO would seem to fill that bill nicely. The car is needy to be sure, but… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
European-Flair! 1976 Mercury Capri II Ghia
In the 1970s, Mercury dealers sold a sub-compact built by Ford of Europe. Named the Capri (later Capri II), the little car was akin to the early Ford Mustangs from the prior decade. It helped fill a product void… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
“Spring Special” Edition! 1958 Dodge Coronet Royal Lancer
Chrysler set the U.S. auto industry on its ear in 1957 with its “Forward Look” styling across all its divisions. These cars were more futuristic in appearance compared to what some of the competition was peddling. Given the radical… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Block 4-Speed! 1964 Dodge Polara 500
Last week I wrote a post for a 1964 Plymouth Fury, and in it, I made reference to Plymouth’s corporate sibling, Dodge. Well, today for your review, I have a 1964 Dodge Polara 500 subject topic, Dodge’s version of… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 360/4-Speed: 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy
Dry-climate classics will typically attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, especially when the vehicle is a solid Pickup. However, there are exceptions to every rule, as demonstrated by this 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy. It has… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Possible Pennant Blue Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The very first three years of the Corvette’s life were touch and go. Only 300 of these hand-built vehicles were assembled the first year on a makeshift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, with most going to dignitaries. Chevrolet moved… more»
Jan 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
PreWar Project: 1934 Hupmobile Model K421 Sedan
Anyone know the first production car company to hire Raymond Loewy’s design studio, and when? If you guessed Hupp Motor Car Company in 1932, you are correct. Unfortunately, when Hupp hired Loewy, it dedicated its shoestring budget to upgrading… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Boat Truck: 1978 Chevrolet K10 Wellcraft Combo
Many of us like to drive 4x4s. Many of us like to boat. But it’s difficult to combine those things, unless you consider towing your boat some sort of magical experience wherein you get to experience two of your… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebuilt 383: No Reserve 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Hiding in this garage is an iconic muscle car that could be a satisfying and straightforward restoration project for the right person. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner features a rebuilt V8, with most of its rust issues already addressed,… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Field Find: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix joined the Pontiac roster in 1962 as a full-size grand touring machine with performance as its focus. Styling was updated in 1963 and 1964, the most noticeable change being a shift from horizontal to stacked dual… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Project or Parts? 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Few sights are sadder than seeing a once stunning classic left to go to rack and ruin. Some can be dragged back from the brink, while others leave you wondering whether their fate is to serve as a donor… more»
