The 1965 model year would be a big one for Chevrolet. It was the first time that a U.S. auto manufacturer would build more than three million cars and trucks in a single year and Chevy had that honor…. more»
Muscle Cars
56k Original Miles: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
When I first saw this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, my instincts told me to class it as a survivor. While some would agree with that assessment, others would argue that the color change performed by a previous owner would… more»
Cheap Kit Car: Integrity Coach Works Cobra Replica
Just the other day, a Shelby Cobra replica drove past my driveway, looking low and mean and sounding laughably loud at five miles per hour as these things do. I couldn’t help but think about what a screaming bargain… more»
How’s That Shifter Work? Lightning Rods 1984 Hurst/Olds
Sometimes I wonder what the younger generation thinks of these ‘80s collectibles, especially compared with the cars we treasure from the 1960s. When those come up at auctions, or as barn finds, they’re often totally rusty or trashed. Cars… more»
Final Year Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee 440 6-Pack
By 1971, the writing was on the wall for the mighty American muscle car. The specter of tightening emission regulations and crippling insurance costs saw buyers begin to turn their backs on these classics, and sales results reflected this… more»
1 of 1 LS6 454 V8: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Only about 4,500 Chevelles and El Caminos were built in 1970 with the LS6 454 V8 that produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Maybe 10-12% of those were El Camino’s and the seller says this pickup has been… more»
390/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane GT Convertible
By 1966, buyers seeking a new car with genuine performance credentials were spoiled for choice. Waiting in the wings were the Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS or Impala SS, or the Oldsmobile 442 (to name a few). If your… more»
14K Original Miles: 1985 Buick Grand National
This 1985 Buick Grand National is a low-mileage specimen with just 14,000 miles on the clock. The seller reportedly purchased it out of the Wisconsin estate of the original owner when it had 12,900 miles on the clock. He… more»
429 CJ! 1971 Mercury Cougar GT
Denoted as a one-year-only offering is this 429 Cobra Jet equipped 1971 Mercury Cougar GT. Admittedly, it’s not a common find and the seller claims lots of originality that further adds to its rarity. As with many cars, this… more»
King Kong! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
Ah yes, the rarified air of a Barrett-Jackson auction. I’ll admit it, I haven’t watched one in years or attended one in an even longer period of time. Regardless, this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda caught my attention for what it… more»
Rare ZL1 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Working through the COPO process at Chevrolet (Central Office Production Order), a racing-oriented Chevy dealer ordered 50 specially equipped Camaro’s. Core to these automobiles was a ZL1 light-weight 427 cubic inch V8 that was suitable for drag racing. This… more»
Saleen Tribute? 1981 Ford Mustang Project
This 1981 Ford Mustang project has clearly been hiding out in the seller’s storage unit for some time. The four-eyed ‘Stang also wears numerous Saleen decals, but most of us know they didn’t make a Saleen at this point… more»
Burgundy Beauty: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I was ten when the restyled GTO hit the streets in 1965 with its stacked headlights (leaning slightly forward), split grille, fake hood scoop, wraparound taillights, and dual exhausts. It’s my favorite year of GTO styling, but the restyled,… more»
















