One of the fun things about a first-year Plymouth GTX is the unique body, as the Belvedere-based muscle car spent only a single season in production before it got a redesign for 1968. Even more exciting than the one-model-only… more»
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Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Slammed Fin Coupe! 1959 Buick LeSabre
Preparing to put the ’50s in the rearview mirror, Buick left the past behind with its new-for-’59 lineup featuring new names, bodies, and chassis designs. This 1959 Buick LeSabre in Fresno, California exaggerates the lower, wider styling with its… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
13k Mile 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Barn Find
The 1970s was a pretty miserable time for car enthusiasts, with most formerly potent classics reduced to shadows of their former selves. That has often left me pondering whether there is an American car from that era that could… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • Auctions • 37 Comments
BF Auction: 1971 Opel GT
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of the car to the gallery. They also have provided a list of parts that are included with the car here: driver-side mirror, exterior chrome trim, visors, accessory light, three-point seatbelt,… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored For a Decade: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Some manufacturers completely abandon common sense in pursuit of sales, and the results can be catastrophic. Studebaker is a prime example of that thinking, with the company paying the ultimate price for an adventurous approach. Its dire financial situation… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Stuck in the Woods: 1968 Ford Mustang
From its birth in 1964 until the mid-1970s, the Ford Mustang was the sales leader in the “pony car” market segment it helped to create. The original design got a mild styling refresh in 1967, so the 1968 editions… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1948 Packard Custom Eight Convertible Project
In the 1949 film noir Impact, starring Brian Donleavy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker, Donleavy drives a Packard convertible (described as a “roadster” in the movie) that’s nearly identical to the one on offer here, a 1948 Custom Eight… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964. It was a mid-sized car designed to compete with the downsized Ford Fairlane. The Malibu was the better trimmed of the Chevelles and could be had with the Super Sport treatment, like… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick
Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ranchero Alternative: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1959 as a coupe utility vehicle to keep up with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon. As a full-size vehicle, it only ran for… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Roadster: 1965 Honda S600
Honda has a reputation for many things, and while build quality is chief among them, building raucous little sports cars isn’t far behind. And while I understand that high-revving coupes aren’t for everyone, the Honda S600 is a masterpiece… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine
At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers. These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity. With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Two Owners: 1978 AMC AMX
It is safe to say we all appreciate an enthusiast with a sense of humor. Therefore, it is hard not to admire the owner of this rare 1978 AMC AMX. It has fallen upon hard times and is begging… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Commander Wagonaire
Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tri-Power 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
This second-year Chevrolet Corvette appears to be at a reasonably good point in its restoration for the next owner to jump right in and see the project through to completion, but it’s also one of those cars that whoever… more»
