In the middle of the 1963 model year, Ford introduced a sporty new fastback body style for its successful Galaxie 500 automobiles. Because of Ford growing interest in racing, 200 of those were built as “lightweight” racers meaning some… more»
Race Cars
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hemi-Powered Gasser: 1940 Ford Deluxe
A gasser is generally defined as a lightweight, high-powered hot rod that was used for drag racing from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. In order to reduce the racing weight, the cars often used fiberglass body parts,… more»
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
12 Second Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang 460
Mustang sales were down for the sixth year in a row in 1972, due in part to the pony car market being flush with competitors. And, also, because the car’s proportions had gotten bloated over the years. Yet, Ford… more»
Feb 3, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Retro Racer: 1955 Chevy-Powered Sprint Car
A few years ago, I decided to hang up my helmet after spending my Saturday nights driving fast and turning left on dirt. My weapon of choice was a Wingless Sprint Car, and I continue to miss the experience… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Street Legal ’23 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup Drag Racer!
I’m guessing Henry Ford realized pretty quickly that original buyers of his Model T cars and trucks were often converting his creations into some diverse applications to fit their own specific needs. Back in the early days, quite a… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
That Thing Got A Hemi? 1967 Dodge Monaco
We find lots of mid to late ’60s full-size Detroit iron all of the time, Fords and Chevrolets in particular. Plymouths? Not too often. How about Dodges? Nope, hardly ever. Well, it’s about time and here we go with… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Collection of Dodge Darts and Other Mopars
UPDATE 4/11/22: This collection of old Chrysler products keeps popping up for sale on different places on the internet. We don’t know if any of them have moved on to new homes yet and their condition differs widely. We’re… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Baby Corvette: 1948 Crosley Almquist
Based on a Crosley convertible, the Almquist was a customized roadster with a fiberglass body. This may be a one-of-a-kind car, although if you search on Google you run across at least two of these, including the seller’s car…. more»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Will This Holden Commodore V8 Supercar Sell For $2,800,000?
While historically significant and desirable road cars continue to increase in popularity and value, this trend has translated across to racing machinery. We have seen a few historic race cars sell for significant sums in the past, but this… more»
Dec 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1955 Crosley Powered Custom Racer
What exactly is this? Well, it appears to be an interesting mash-up in the form of a custom racer powered by a 1955 Crosley CIBA engine. It’s certainly an interesting sight but a bit difficult to pinpoint as to… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Factory-Built: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette “Race Rat”
Who remembers the 1960s when auto manufacturers were not only actively involved in racing but would build race cars as well? This 1960 Corvette is one of ten that Chevy built, and it was produced to run at the… more»
Dec 4, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
NASCAR Remembered: 1956 Dodge Coronet D-550-1
Stock car racing the way it used to be, with actual “stock” cars like this 1956 Dodge Coronet tribute. This example is a tip of the hat to the original D-500-1 Super Stock NASCAR brawler that was a competitive… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Drag Racing Refugee: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Ouch, ouch and, more ouch is how I’d best describe this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. Listed as a former X (experimental?) drag car project, perhaps it would be better defined as an “ex” X drag car. Whatever the case, this… more»
Nov 4, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hyperactive! 1965 Plymouth V100 Gasser
Gasser-style cars and trucks can be the subject of debate. While the solid front axle and nose-up stance were initially done to improve the front/rear weight balance during drag racing, it has also become a style of “tribute” cars… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Roll Cage Roller! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It’s a rough start, but this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner outside Atlanta, Georgia has more potential than some we’ve seen. With no engine or transmission, this “roller” sports a roll cage, custom-fabricated rear structure with a tubbed rear, and… more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Michigan Car Collection Plus House!
While collections of cars offered for sale as a package deal aren’t rare, seldom do you see one that comes with a house. That’s the case here, though we don’t get to see the abode in the photos nor… more»
