The XJ series was the pinnacle of Jaguar’s touring models, with a cabin to rival the most luxurious of living rooms. Spacious, and saturated with leather, wool, and wood, these sedans arrived in 1974 to take the place of… more»
Project Cars
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Modifications Already Done: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars. There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Driver-Quality Slant-Six: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Chrysler redesigned its compact cars for 1967, giving the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant new leases on life. That iteration would prove quite popular and remain in production through 1976. The GT was the sporty version of the Dart… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nailhead V8 Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera in 1963. Some say it was General Motors’ first entry into the personal car market, though the Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962. Though Oldsmobile (Toronado) and Cadillac (Eldorado) would later also use its E-platform,… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Luxurious Barn Find: 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP
This 1966 Fury VIP is indeed a rare car as the seller proclaims, although back in the sixties Plymouth didn’t intend for it to be, as the brand had high hopes that their new luxury model would catch on… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory 427? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Selling a desirable Corvette is serious business. Documentation has to be verifiable, numbers must match, and credentials must be heavily scrutinized. Or you can put a vague ad with a few pictures on eBay and let ‘er rip! The… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Runs and Drives! 1948 Studebaker M5 Truck
Studebaker’s M-series trucks were the company’s follow-on to the swanky Coupe Express. Launched in late 1940, the M-series aggregated the upscale features of the Coupe Express and the pick-up’s serviceability – showing budding consideration for the comfort of driver… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Needs An Engine: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project
My father was a dedicated GM guy, depending on the year and the need, it was either a Chevy or an Oldsmobile. When ’59 rolled around and it was time for a new business car, the batwing BelAir was… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
GT Package: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon
Throughout automotive history, there have been numerous cars that got an initial bad rap that didn’t entirely deserve it, with the Corvair and Edsel being a couple that immediately come to mind. But one that seemed to earn its… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Both In Great Shape! 1974 and ’78 MGBs
It’s BOGO time! Buy one 1974 “chrome bumper” MGB and get a rubber bumpered ’78 edition – wow, such a deal! The seller tells us that this pair are “both in great shape” but I’m initially having a tough… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Running Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
After just 2 years in production, the Dodge Charger lost its Marlin-style appearance and got a redesign for the second generation, with the 1968-70 cars eventually becoming iconic and still some of the more sought-after cars from this great… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Almost Driver Quality: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
As the 1960s wore on, the competition between Chevrolet and Ford continued to grow. The Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were comparable cars in size, comfort, and performance. Ford advertised that its LTD (a gussied-up 500) was quieter… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Partially Restored: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Buying a car that is “partially restored” can sometimes lead to a challenging rebuild phase where the next owner is chasing down missing parts or undoing the previous owner’s work. In the case of this 1973 Volvo 1800ES, it… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Reassembled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford gave the Mustang its second styling update in 1969 and a greater shift to performance to help boost sales. However, the decline in demand that began in 1967 continued through 1973. Even with the new fastback Mach 1… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rust Strikes Again: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As many regular readers are aware, Porsche 914s are a favorite of more than a few of our staff writers. Seeing a 914 in the cue of available stories starts a scramble. When this one popped up, resplendent in… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible Project Plus Parts Car
1968 was a coming-of-age year for the Buick Gran Sport, as the namesake finally became its own separate model instead of just an options package on the popular Skylark. GS sales were fairly strong for the car’s first year… more»
