Both Chevy and Ford largely carried over their 1962 full-size cars into 1963, but both received styling updates of which (IMO) Ford’s execution may have been a bit more attractive. But that didn’t help Ford in the sales arena… more»
Muscle Cars
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
One Family Owned: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is not a genuine barn find but a classic worthy of close inspection. It is an original and unmolested survivor. That is not particularly rare, but it features some desirable options and has been… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 618: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news in Corvette circles in 1965 was the addition of the 396 cubic inch big-block V8. The L78 produced a whopping 425 hp and just 2,157 of them left the assembly line. The seller’s car was one… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The seller of this 1966 LeMans goes on and on about the possibilities of his convertible being reincarnated as a GTO clone, and he’s even got some goat parts included in the sale, but with nearly six decades of… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garage Find: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
We’ve all been there: a small project spirals into a big one, and suddenly, we’re surrounded by boxes of old and new parts and our car is no where near complete. That appears to be the case with this… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
A well-executed tribute can generate almost as much excitement as the genuine article, especially when the target is recreating a classic as desirable as a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. That’s what has been achieved with this Chevelle Malibu… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Documented 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Pontiac’s GTO started a mid-size muscle car craze in 1964, and almost every competitor quickly reacted with their own performance machine. But, by 1969, GTO sales were already in decline and Pontiac decided to inject some interest in the… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
440+6! 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Earlier in the week I covered this 1970 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible and I have taken note of all of the back and forth comments. One thing that I stated at the outset is that most of the ’70… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Olds 455 V8 Power! 1976 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was a derivative of the company’s first subcompact and would be in production from 1975 to 1980. It was similar to the Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, and Oldsmobile Starfire. They were built as economy cars but… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Project
Rough! That’s about all one has to say about this 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. I have a soft spot for these cars but this poor example has gone completely soft on us. It’s a shame but it may… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Here’s a 1970 Dodge Charger 500 that kind of leaves me scratching my head regarding what to do here, as it’s already a capable driver with a cool patina finish that money can’t buy. But it’s also one of… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored For 25 Years: 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30
Hiding in this barn is a classic that has lain dormant for around a quarter century. It is a 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30, and while it has cosmetic needs, it retains firm foundations for a restoration project. The seller… more»
Nov 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Compelling Survivor: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The seller of this 1966 Pontiac GTO opines, “Hard to find them like this anymore” And I’d have to say “True that!” It’s a bit rough and worn but it does appear to be unchanged and modified – how… more»
Nov 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
L71 427 V8 Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Chevy Corvette would have a record sales year in 1969. At nearly 39,000 cars, that would be a number not beaten until 1976. One of the engine options offered was the L71 427 cubic inch V8 that… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The second-generation (aka C2) Chevy Corvette finally arrived in 1963 and it did not disappoint. Christened the “Sting Ray” and not only was a convertible offered, but also a slippery new coupe with a split rear window. The latter… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
R/T Clone Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
The Charger may have been 1968’s sales success story of the year. After selling less than 16,000 of them in 1967, Dodge delivered more than 92,000 copies in 1968. And nearly 20% of those were the high-performance R/T model…. more»
