And now for one of my all-time favorites, a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. Well, almost a favorite as I prefer the ’68 and ’69 versions but that’s simply aesthetics – this one’s close enough! This Dart has an… more»
390 V8/3-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The Ford Galaxie 500 was born in 1959, an upgrade to the Fairlane series and likely in response to the Chevrolet Impala. Until 1965 when the LTD debuted, it was Ford’s nicest senior car, and the nameplate would survive… more»
Police Edition: 1976 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770
It is common for law enforcement agencies to fight fire with fire when choosing vehicles for pursuit purposes, and the situation was no different in Australia than in other countries. During the early 1970s, they preferred the Ford Falcon… more»
Beautiful Bruiser: Rare 1968 Ford XL GT 428
Talk about the “Big-Mo”, here you go, full-sized Ford muscle from that halcyon year of 1968. This isn’t the first XL GT that we have covered but they’re not a common discovery, especially 54 years after the fact, and… more»
Something Don’t Look Quite Right? 1968 Mercury Montego
Well, Pat L has done it again—found us a car with just enough intrigue to be beyond the usual, “I’ll bid on that” status. This one’s a 1968 Mercury Montego, available here on craigslist, with an asking price of… more»
396 V8 Sleeper? 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
Named after Biscayne Bay in Florida, the Biscayne was Chevy’s entry-level full-size car from 1959 to 1975 (it was born in 1958, a notch above the one-year Delray). It was ideal for buyers who were interested in little-to-no-frills, which… more»
Fuel-Injected 327 V8: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start in 1953, but General Motors would eventually prove there was a market for a U.S.-built sports car. The first-generation ‘Vettes would wrap up in 1962, so the changes that year… more»
Real SS? 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Having owned a ’73 Chevrolet Nova in my youth, I can really appreciate the durability of these cars and how easy the 350 is to work on and keep running well. But I sort of sneaked something in when… more»
Ram Air Muscle! 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Excitement over the Firebird was still flying high at Pontiac in 1971, with the company offering four different models of the car that year including the base Firebird, the more luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, and the top of… more»
Original 383! 1966 Dodge Charger
The popularity of the Dodge Charger began shifting into high gear when the second generation cars were introduced in 1968, but the ’66 and ’67 models were what really got the ball rolling in that direction. With that cool… more»
Final Year! 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The seller of this 1984 Hurst/Olds is quick to point out that it’s not a Cutlass, and technically he’s right, although it shares the Cutlass body and many of the same components. The last generation of the Hurst/Olds lasted… more»
Affordable Muscle: 1972 Dodge Dart Demon 340
Here in the Northeast, it’s increasingly rare that you see a project-grade version of any vintage car that’s actually worth taking on due to the prevalence of rust. That’s why this rare 1972 Dodge Dart Demon with a Hemi… more»
Original Big-Block Included: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Sometimes finding a desirable classic with a different engine under the hood can prove positive. That might be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. The seller swapped in a larger and more powerful motor but includes… more»
Greenwood Conversion: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
We’ve seen the wild Greenwood conversions of 1970s-era Corvettes many times over the years, but this estate sale find of a 1979 model introduced a new wrinkle in the company’s history (for me, at least). This particular car was… more»
















