The 1970s and 1980s Dodge Diplomat was an evolution of the troubled Aspen and Plymouth Volare. Along with the Plymouth Gran Fury, it became a popular choice for police cars on the street and in the movies/television. With black… more»
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440 Power! Rare 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
In 1970, machismo was all the rage at Mopar. The Plymouth division had Road Runners, GTXs, Duster 340s, Cudas, hemi this, hemi that, and hemi the other thing. Even the big car, the Fury series, such as today’s Gran… more»
Sound Restoration Base? 1954 Chrysler Windsor
There’s just something about mint green. It was a common fifties automobile hue, but it has also been found adorning hospital wards and prison cell blocks. Regardless, it’s the perfect color for this 1954 Chrysler Windsor. Yes, this one’s… more»
Genuine Survivor: 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger
Cars from the 1970s spent decades in the wilderness. Many enthusiasts avoided vehicles from the Malaise Era, viewing them as inferior to those that came before and after. However, a new generation of enthusiasts views these cars more favorably… more»
Rock-Solid Driver: 1961 Pontiac Catalina 4-Door Hardtop
Practicality can be a major consideration for some enthusiasts when purchasing a classic. Anyone who has tried to maneuver a small child into the back seat of a two-door vehicle knows that you almost need the skills of a… more»
Original Paint: 1953 Ford Customline Tudor
If you take a hard line on your definition of a survivor, you will probably appreciate this 1953 Ford Customline Tudor. The seller claims that it retains its original paint and interior trim. If true, its condition is impressive… more»
Big Red: 1994 Buick Roadmaster LT1
Touted by some automotive magazines of the era as grandma’s Corvette sedan, or similar descriptions, Buick put a Chevy small-block 350 LT1 in both the sedan and wagon versions of the Roadmaster beginning in 1994. It was a stroke… more»
Enthusiast Owned: 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label
The reality is there are numerous cars and trucks of questionable value because they are so costly to maintain. And, if you combine this trait with the fact that many high-end vehicles are not looked after as carefully when… more»
Last of its Kind: 1951 Frazer Sedan
When Kaiser-Frazer was founded in 1945 – the first new automaker of the post-war period – its clean-sheet styling was a breath of fresh air. While the big three soldiered along with pre-war designs, the new marque presented sleek… more»
Show Winner: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Restored classics with a successful show history often cost more than many mere mortals can afford. However, if you are willing to settle on a more humble set of wheels, there are excellent choices available. Such is the case… more»
347 Stroker: 1971 Ford Maverick
This 1971 Ford Maverick proves that it is possible to inject excitement into what many would consider to be competent family transport. It presents well, but the seller’s decision to pair a 347ci Stroker V8 with a five-speed manual… more»
Low-Mile 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
Recently retired emergency service and law enforcement vehicles can represent an excellent prospect for those seeking a classic to park in their garage. They are typically maintained to an extremely high standard because reliability is essential when the chips… more»
Upgraded Suspension: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Opinions about full-size American collector cars of the 1960s run deep; ask someone what their favorite year of Galaxie or Impala is, and you will usually get a swift, definitive answer. Based on my time perusing the comments here… more»
Survivor Class? 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
Usually, when we cover a 1966 Ford Fairlane, it’s a two-door hardtop or convertible in 500, 500/XL, or GT trim. Today’s discovery, courtesy of Curvette, is a Fairlane 500 two-door sedan or “Club Coupe” in Ford parlance – I… more»
Reliable Daily Driver? 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway
We can’t have everything (I’ve tried pretty hard), so at some point in our lives, most of us come to the realization that there are some cars that we like that we probably won’t own. Somewhere on that long… more»
Priced To Sell! 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The second I saw this 2007 Mercury Marquis LS, I thought, “Florida Man! It’s gotta’ be from the Sunshine State!” C’mon, it’s beigy-tan-silver, has only logged 76K miles, and just has that vibe. And sho’ enough, this baby’s from… more»
















