American LaFrance was a U.S. manufacturer of fire prevention and recovery apparatus, which included fire trucks like this cab-over from 1963. The company’s roots date to 1873 and the final remnants of the firm disappeared in 2014. We don’t… more»
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Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Uncommon 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe Project
If you live outside the wonderful world of Buicks, you can be forgiven for not being familiar with the Skylark Sun Coupe of 1972. Production totals seem a little vague, but certainly less than 4,000 were made; while the… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
RS SS Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Except for the Plymouth Barracuda, the Ford Mustang owned the new “pony car” space from 1964 to 1966. Then 1967 arrived and brought the Chevy Camaro and a few others. The Camaro was the only one that came close… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Forest Find: 1971 Ford Torino GT Project
The Torino nameplate debuted in 1968 as the top level of the mid-size Ford Fairlane lineup. By 1971, it was the primary torchbearer and the Fairlane name disappeared into the history books. The GT was the sporty model, available… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Glorified Shopping Cart! 1959 Bond Mark F Three-Wheeler Convertible
Some guys just wanna make cars. That included Lawrie Bond, who began his career in England at a steam wagon shop, progressing to aircraft and later, engine work. Just before WWII, he opened an engineering company specializing in aircraft… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 1600? 1980 Saab 99 GLi Survivor
The Saab 99 was an upgrade in size and performance from the 96 before it and was in production from 1968 to 1984. Saabs were known for their build quality, though the Swedish company discontinued assembling automobiles after 2016…. more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished project that could be ideal for Mopar enthusiasts. This 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 is in excellent mechanical health, and its interior is extremely tidy. The seller acknowledges that it has rust, but… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
351 V8: 1970 Mercury Cougar Mystery
By 1967, FOMOCO had two entries in the new “pony car” market, the Ford Mustang which started the craze, and the Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a little larger and better equipped than your average Mustang, so it was… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored For 35 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Hiding in this barn is one of the more interesting cars from the 1950s. Ford wanted to create a light and airy vehicle, releasing the Skyliner in 1954. Our feature car has spent the last thirty-five years in this… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Woodie Drop-Top: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was based on the company’s new K-Car platform. And the lineup included a convertible, the first U.S. production drop-top since the Cadillac Eldorado in 1976. A special “woodie” version called the Town & Country was… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1959 Chevrolet Big-Block El Camino Project
The seller of this first year, 1959 Chevrolet El Camino informs us, “car has lots and lots of rust.” True that! would be my first response – it’s rough. Salvageable? I suppose, just about every car is, at a… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Recently Revived: 1985 Buick Grand National
If you ask anyone who lived through it, they will confirm that The Malaise Era was one of the most miserable times in automotive history. Cars built during that time gained weight and lost engine power, and many vehicles… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restoration Required: 1967 Jaguar E-Type
Although the values of some versions have taken a recent hit, a pristine Series 1 Jaguar E-Type can still command a healthy six-figure price. They are keenly sought by enthusiasts wishing to experience life behind the wheel of a… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird was in production from 1961 to 1963. They seemed to run in three-year cycles (1955-57, 1958-60, 1961-63, 1964-66). Personal luxury cars were still evolving with competitors like Buick joining the field in… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
German GT Project: 1979 Porsche 928
Not only does this formerly brilliant grand tourer look sad, the seller’s tale is sad as well. He is beset with a serious health issue and has been liquidating his collection – never a story we want to hear…. more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700
Chevrolet entered the compact car market in 1960 in an unconventional way (for U.S. automakers at the time). The new Corvair had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the same lines as that of the VW Beetle which was beginning… more»
