With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to reintroduce Station Wagons to their product range, buyers are faced with several choices. They can opt for an SUV, purchase an import, or search the market for a secondhand alternative. That… more»
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Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
V8 Candidate? 1953 Chevrolet Station Wagon
Pre-mid-fifties Chevrolet station wagons don’t make the review cut often, but here’s one where the owner had, at one time, some sporting intentions for its future. It’s a 1953 edition and appears to be a One Fifty-trim line, a… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 9: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman 4X4
Between 1957 and 1959, the Scotsman name applied to either a passenger automobile or a pickup truck, but only in 1958 was the name used on both. For the latter two years, the Scotsman was a pickup, the predecessor… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Pontiac Power! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette sales remained strong in 1964, a year after the first major redesign saw an increased demand for the sports car by 50%. The convertible (the removable hardtop was optional) continued to dominate at nearly two-thirds of production. This… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Space Age Styling: 1962 Imperial by Chrysler
The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium product for nearly 60 years. From 1955 to 1975, it was positioned as a separate make (the theory was to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln). This 1962 edition is a 2-door hardtop and… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rock-Solid Project: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Chevrolet introduced the Nomad Wagon in 1955, and the new offering was among the most expensive in the company’s model range. The cost resulted in relatively low sales volumes, and pristine examples now command eye-watering prices. This 1955 Nomad… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT Sportsroof
Packed with new parts and rebuilt components, then sold for health reasons before the job was completed, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is a sad testament to the rigors of restoration. It’s not unusual to spend years of your… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Numbers Matching 409! 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
If you were to create a list of iconic automobiles of the 1960s, would the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport make the list? Especially one with the 409 cubic inch V8 engine, like in this 1963 edition? The engine and… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4-speed
Pontiac built and sold the most Trans Ams in history in 1979. However, most cars were equipped with the L80 403 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8 that came with an automatic transmission only. This was not a bad engine but… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Highly Original: 1966 Dodge Charger
The year 1966 was where the fun began for Dodge’s legendary muscle car, at least one of them anyway, as that’s when the new Charger model debuted. However, during the earlier days, it was considered more of a luxurious… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Barn Find 1.6-Liter: 1971 Ford Capri
Once Ford’s Mustang hit the roads, European fans began clamoring for a right-sized version in their own market. Ford responded by crafting a sleek, long-hood/short-deck four-seater based on the well-loved Cortina. To name the car, Ford leaned on another… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Updated 455: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indy Pace Car
Being chosen to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is a rare honor that fell to the 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am. The company followed the traditional path of leveraging the resulting significant public exposure by… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1959 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala was promoted to series status in 1959 after being introduced as a high-end hardtop and convertible in the Bel Air. The 1959-60 Chevies marked an era of perhaps the “highest styled” of the cars, with batwings as… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Garage Discovery: 1954 Ford Mainline
The 1954 model year was a big one for Ford as it finally retired its flathead V8 in favor of a new overhead-head engine. But the cars themselves were largely restyled versions of what you could buy in 1952-53…. more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Ram Air III? 1969 Pontiac GTO 400 4-Speed
More than five years after its introduction, the Pontiac GTO was still a frontrunner in the mid-size muscle car market. However, sales were on the decline by 1969 as every competitor had their own version of the genre, so… more»
