Cadillac faced the most significant challenge in its history during the 1970s. The company had developed a reputation for successfully producing large and luxurious vehicles offering almost unparalleled comfort and isolation from the outside world. However, the rise of… more»
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Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Find: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
“This is the Continental Mark V, a worthy successor to the classic Continentals . . . a continuation of the personal car concept originally expressed in Edsel Ford’s Continental and refined in the Continental Mark II . . …. more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
FWD Muscle: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
If you compiled a list of the most significant cars to roll off production lines in post-war America, several vehicles could be notable inclusions. The original Mustang would be a contender because it was a vehicle that almost singlehandedly… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post
Some enthusiasts studiously avoided tackling another person’s unfinished project build. Their reluctance is understandable because nothing sours the ownership experience like rust emerging from beneath inch-thick Bondo on a car they were told was rock-solid. That shouldn’t be an… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs
The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Many enthusiasts dream of creating a classic from a blank canvas, but finding a suitable and affordable candidate can be challenging. That’s where this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda may ride to the rescue. The photos suggest it has been many… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
V12 Not Included: 1948 Lincoln Continental
Regardless of condition, I still think Lincoln’s post-war Continental possessed a menacing look about itself – parts missing, not negating the intensity of its formidable bearing. This 1948 convertible is one of only 452 produced that year (I have… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bigger Than Ever! 1973 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959, the Electra (and 225) would become Buick’s most opulent full-size automobile. It held that honor for more than 30 years before the Park Avenue came along. The “225” designation would be coined for the length of… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project or Parts? 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Roller
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»
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»
