One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air was overshadowed from within during the 1958 model year. That was when the Impala was born as a special edition and then became the company’s product leader in 1959. The ‘58s are known for being… more»

No Wallflower: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

A wallflower is a person or object that blends seamlessly into the background in an attempt not to draw attention. It is doubtful that the term would ever describe this 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. These classics could turn heads… more»

Overhauled Engine: 1972 Cessna 414

It seems there is no other content area that has enjoyed as much growth on the likes of YouTube as there has been with private pilots and accident reporting. Perhaps it’s just my content mix, but it seems every… more»

1973 Chevrolet Caprice Sport Sedan 454 V8

Chevy’s Caprice was the company’s top-of-the-line “luxury” car. Plymouth had the Fury III and even more so, the VIP, and some other non-luxury brands that were known for making affordable vehicles were coming out with luxury models. This 40,000-mile… more»

Highly Original: 1949 Hudson Commodore 4-Door Sedan

“The New Hudson. Now You’re Face To Face With Tomorrow!” That’s how Hudson described their radically restyled car in 1948 that set the automotive industry on its ear. As an old marketing and advertising guy, I get a kick… more»

Same Owner 15 Years: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project

General Motors redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968, including the Pontiac GTO. That helped give the car a shot in the sales arm, and that model year would deliver the vehicle’s second-highest production figures. This ’68 GTO looks like… more»

61K-Miles: 1967 Ford F-350 And Chinook Camper

The 1960s was the golden age of camping, in my opinion. It was like the Wild West, much the same as in the snowmobiling world, people were looking for ways to have fun in their leisure time and camping… more»

Restored Frame: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Project

Chevrolet sold over one million Impalas in 1965, a record never bested. The 1967 models were based on the same platform/design as the ‘65s and saw about 650,000 assemblies, which wasn’t too shabby on their merit. The seller has… more»

Custom Batman-Themed Cruiser: The Bat Boat Mobile

Holy smoke!  What we have before us here is a custom creation known as The Bat Boat Mobile, a Batman boat car, and while it’s a different concept from the original Batmobile, the attention-getting potential here might be similar. … more»

Jump In And Drive: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan

The era of the postwar independent automaker is a rich and fascinating one, and its historical study is like a “choose your own adventure” book. Automotive historians have written many volumes on what might have been if one carmaker… more»

350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965, an upscale version of the Impala. It would be immediately successful, and the first generation was around through 1970 (the same as the rest of the full-size lineup). The Caprice began as a… more»

Update: 1950 Plymouth DeLuxe Business Coupe

UPDATE – This 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Three-Passenger Coupe is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Chico, California. The seller – whether… more»

7k Mile 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1995 Chevy Corvette was produced with the pressure of all the success of previous Corvettes on its shoulders.  The car’s styling and driveability performed well under the pressure. Corvettes have always been one of America’s favorite sports cars,… more»

Texas Truck: 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside

Said to be originally from Texas and mostly original, at least on the exterior, this 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside short bed is one cool truck. Two concessions to originality are a power brake booster for a nicer braking experience… more»

America’s Favorite: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

While not stated specifically, this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass appears to be the very common Supreme variant, one of only 186K knocked out by GM’s mid-tier division in the Bicentennial year of 1976 – that’s a huge number! The seller… more»

Survivor 1961 Ford Galaxie Detective Car

The Galaxie was a nicely trimmed, full-sized auto in the 1961 Ford lineup, making the sedan an excellent choice if you happened to be a detective.  The seller says that’s how this one spent its early years, and sadly,… more»

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