U.S. automobile production came back in 1946, having been shuttered for four years due to the war effort (WW2). Like the other makes, Ford’s 1946 cars were rehashed versions of what they sold in 1942 and an all-new design… more»
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Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II
The Jensen-Healey debuted in 1972 as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. It was the result of a joint venture between Donald Healey and Jensen Motors. The vehicle was a sports car having a twist of luxury, perhaps in… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stored For Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed-Head Coupe
Some cars seem destined to remain a staple of the classic scene and market indefinitely, and such is the case with the Jaguar E-Type. It broke new ground for a British sports car upon its release. It offered comparable… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Buried Alive: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 “Pickup”
After the Beetle (or Type 1) was developed in the 1930s, the next cool product to emerge from Volkswagen was the Kombi (or Type 2). It was also referred to as Transporter, Microbus, Bus, and a host of other… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Early Example? 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
Lee Iacocca was a master at spotting a gap within Ford’s model range and devising the right car to plug that gap. Most vehicles were company-developed, but the De Tomaso Pantera represented an attempt to incorporate a car from… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rebuilt 455: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
The badge is a giveaway. The 442 was Oldsmobile’s main contribution to the muscle car era, and although our feature car is begging for love, it has the potential to be transformed from its current “ugly-duckling” state into a… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rotary Tragedy: 1993 Mazda RX-7
If you follow sports cars of a certain era, you likely know that the early 90s were a bit of a peak for Japanese imports. This was the time in which every major manufacturer was churning out a high-end… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Air-Cooled Mystery: 1971 Porsche 911
It’s amazing how little you can say about a car these days if it’s the right vehicle. When it comes to air-cooled Porsches, even within a cooling market, you can still know (or pretend to know) relatively little and… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1973 Buick Century Regal Coupe 455 V8
Buick’s entry into the personal luxury market was its Riviera, but as the segment grew, the division needed a lower-priced offering. Enter the Century Regal. Based on the GM A-body platform, the Regal presented the buyer with copious woodgrain… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Needs Brakes: 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500
With winter rapidly approaching, now is the ideal time to splash some cash on a classic British sports car. I can hear some of you sighing and contemplating whether I have lost touch with reality because driving around in… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Easy Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sitting in this shed is a classic that has spent decades in hibernation. The 1963 Corvette Convertible was recently revived, and an inspection by the seller confirms it is a solid vehicle that is a prime candidate for a… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked For Years: 1971 Jeepster Commando V6
52 years is a long time for any of us no matter our age. Some of us (not me) weren’t even born yet when this 1971 Jeepster Commando was made. They’re really interesting vehicles and this one looks great… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
400 V8 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller bought this 1969 Chevy Camaro more than 40 years ago to restore it and has accumulated $30,000 in receipts over the last several decades. It seems to be your basic Camaro except that the 307 cubic inch… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Attention Patina Fans! 1957 Pontiac Super Chief
In 1955-57, the Pontiac Chieftain used the same platform as the “Tri-Five” Chevies, though the sales numbers were less. In 1957, the Super Chief was introduced as a top trim level on the Chieftain, making it roughly equal to… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Yard Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The highly successful Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967, just as competition was entering the field. The car had a slightly bigger appearance and could now accommodate big-block engines under the hood. Nearly 45,000 convertibles were built… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Flood Victim: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda ran from 1970 to 1974 and is considered highly collectible today. This ’70 Barracuda is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it has been modified from its build date with a different engine… more»
