As the story goes, Chrysler got hold of some “intelligence” that told them General Motors would downsize products in 1962. So, the all-new B-bodied Plymouths and Dodges were smaller than before. As it turns out, the intel was wrong,… more»
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Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bowtie Power? 1973 Jensen-Healey
OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for looks. A car could have a reputation of guano but if I like the visual, I’ll at least consider it. And that’s the case with the Jensen-Healey such as today’s 1973… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Top-Down Survivor: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Introduced in 1957, the Bonneville usually served as the Pontiac brand’s top-of-the-line car through the balance of the 20th Century. Riding on a wheelbase longer than the more pedestrian Catalina, the cars got a major facelift in 1963. As… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
48k-Mile Original? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
“Move over, Ford Mustang” is probably what Chevrolet said in 1967 when they introduced the new Camaro to compete with it. And the Camaro quickly established itself as the second best-seller in the “pony car” segment at nearly 221,000… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! There is no feeling like slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day to experience all Mother Nature has to offer. Those feelings are accentuated when… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The styling of very few vehicles enjoys immediate global recognition, with the original Mini and Volkswagen Beetle notable inclusions to that list. No less worthy is Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. It is fair to say that when the company released… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Close Enough? 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica
Kit cars, even after all these years, still seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of automobiles. They just don’t get no respect. Is that a fair attitude to take? The majority of them were built to replicate famous vehicles… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Removable Hardtop: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 and later gained the title “America’s Sports Car”. Early Corvettes were largely hand-assembled (just 300 copies in 1953), but some automation enabled Chevy to crank 3,640 units of the sports car the following… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Work In Progress: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
In the pantheon of ChryCo head stylist Virgil Exner’s over-the-top designs, today’s find of a 1959 Chrysler Windsor, courtesy of T.J., is pretty tame by comparison. Sure, it has memorable tailfins, which many automotive designs possessed in ’59, but… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Top Shelf: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
As if simply being a Cadillac wasn’t enough, the 1957 version of the Eldorado Biarritz was an extravagant exercise in styling. Harley Earl bestowed the ’57 Eldorado models (the Seville was the hard top version) with sharp fins that… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Trailer-Stored 54 Years: 1947 Lincoln Continental
The Continental enjoyed a long and healthy run at Lincoln from 1939 to 2020. The pre-and post-war editions were extremely luxurious and just 738 Continental convertibles were built in 1947 alone (warmed-over, pre-war models). This one is said to… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
20 Years Sitting: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
When I was a kid watching a rented VHS copy of the original Gone in 60 Seconds, one line stuck out to me: Protagonist Maindrian Pace mentioned that the ’73 Mustang he had designs on stealing was the “last of… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Possible Hot Rod: 1937 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet With 48k Original Miles
The most appropriate path for some classic projects seems immediately obvious, but others place multiple choices before potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1937 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet. It is a rock-solid car that could represent a rewarding… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Upgraded Engine: No Reserve 1954 MG TF
British sports cars enjoy a strong following in the classic community. They aren’t the fastest vehicles in a straight line but they offer one of the most engaging driving experiences imaginable. This 1954 MG TF is a perfect example… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 61: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Project
By 1967, Ford Motor Co. had two entries in the new “pony car” market – the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a more luxurious offering given that most Mercurys were a step up from most comparable… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Overhead Cam: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible
It’s always fun to run across a first-year example of just about any auto, and the Pontiac Firebird is certainly no exception. Pony cars were hot commodities during this period, with Pontiac introducing its F-Body offering as a 1967… more»
