Early 4x4s didn’t offer owners a particularly luxurious motoring experience. Most were based on commercial models, and creature comforts were a secondary consideration to practicality. However, vehicle manufacturers soon realized there was an untapped market, and the result was… more»
Project Cars
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Runs After 25 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Thanks to the unexpected styling success of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars of 1957, the 1958 Chevrolets would be a one-year-only design. They were big and bulky-looking automobiles compared to the sharp edges and fins of the new Plymouths and… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
It is an age-old question enthusiasts confront when faced with a classic like this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is rock-solid and rust-free, but is preservation or restoration the most appropriate choice? There are merits in both… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Awaiting Restoration: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
One issue often facing enthusiasts hunting for a first-generation pony car project is that many have been consumed by rust. Addressing such problems can be expensive and time-consuming, resulting in some potential buyers consigning candidates to the too-hard basket…. more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
42 Years in a Barn! 1949 Plymouth Business Coupe
Don’t ask me why, but I’ve always been drawn to a 2-door, 3-passenger business coupe. Especially those made by the Chrysler Corporation from 1949-1952. I guess it’s the odd proportions due to the humongous trunk and how “unsporty” this… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
Parting with a classic that has been part of the same family since it rolled off the showroom floor over five decades ago can’t be easy, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1969 Ford… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Driveway Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth had two hits on their hands in the 1970 model year. One was the Duster, a new fastback version of the Valiant compact, which sold like hotcakes. Another was the all-new revamped Barracuda, which finally parted ways with… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Motorless! 1986 Buick Grand National
By the late 1970s, US car makers were finally figuring out how to serve up performance after the regulatory purgatory of a few years earlier. Buick began its efforts with a turbocharged V6 Regal Sport Coupe in 1978, and… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Top Shelf 4X4: 1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab
Ford has been the dominant force in the U.S. truck market for the past 75 years. That can be chalked up to the success of the F-Series which was introduced in 1948. In 1974, Ford debuted the crew cab… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
30k Mile Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s first production sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, was not a sales success at first. From 1953 to 1955 the car didn’t exactly fly out of showrooms, but that changed when a V8 engine would finally become available. By… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked 25 Years: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
After a brief outing in 1959-60, the El Camino returned in 1964 as part of the Chevelle mid-size lineup. It was considered a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on an automobile platform rather than a truck. The Super… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Solid Project: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440
The Dodge Coronet 440 was the middle-of-the-road offering in the model’s lineup for 1967, and even though this one needs restoring it seems to have some strong bones to work with and appears pretty much complete, plus it’s always… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Welcome to Datsunville! Cache of Datsuns
If you’re a fan of pre-1980 Nissan products – back in the day when they were called Datsuns in the U.S. – this is your lucky day. The seller has amassed 15 to 20 of them in all shapes… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Driving Project: 1972 Ford Bronco
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately. It allows the owner the chance to assess its needs and prioritize how they will tackle the build. That opportunity is available with this… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»
