Sedans

Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Real Super Sport Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Horsepower ratings were in decline in 1972, but not all of that was because of tightening emissions controls. The industry changed its reporting measures to be in SAE net terms. So, the L48 350 cubic inch V8 which was… more»

Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments

8k Mile French Survivor: 1968 Simca 1100 SCV

The Simca 1100 Series was one of France’s biggest-selling autos, accounting for sales of two million units between 1967 and 1982. But not that many made their way to the U.S., sold through Plymouth’s network of dealers. This nice… more»

Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments

Small-Block V8: 1979 Chevrolet Monza

Chevrolet first used the Monza nameplate as the more upscale version of its Corvair compact in the 1960s. They resurrected the moniker in 1975 and applied it to a sporty subcompact rooted in the ill-fated Vega. Although available as… more»

Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments

Non Original Engine: 1968 Mercury Cyclone

“Makes the scene in a sporty manner: Cyclone 2-door hardtop” proclaims Mercury’s 1968 sales brochure. The mid-size lineup for defunct Mercury was a bit confusing in ’68 as there was the Montego, the Cyclone, and the Cyclone GT. Today’s… more»

Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

5,000-lb. Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 left most car buyers scrambling for more fuel-efficient alternatives. I say most because Cadillac was the exception. In 1976, they set a sales record of more than 309,000 automobiles, beating their own 1973… more»

Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 66 Comments

Twin-Stick 8-Speed: 1981 Dodge Colt

In the 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet countered the small car “invasion” led by Volkswagen by developing new products of their own. That led to the Pinto and Vega which combined for five million cars that decade. Chrysler went the… more»

Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments

Cheap Wheels: 1978 Buick Skylark Custom

From its first outing as a top-of-the-line convertible in 1953, the Skylark name represented a range of Buick products over the years. In the late 1970s, it was a compact car, based on the X-body platform spawned by the… more»

Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments

One Owner: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350

As the muscle car movement of the 1960s moved forward, Detroit manufacturers found new success with compact performance cars. Because they were lighter than the mid-size competitors, they could move fast without needing monster engines. Such was the case… more»

Apr 14, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments

Remarkably Original: 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan

I like it when old cars have a story. And this 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan’s story was good enough to land it in the Driveable Dream section of the July 2019 issue of Classic Car magazine. The owner,… more»

Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments

Silver Survivor: 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

“Elegant Style. Supreme comfort. Perfectly balanced. Whether the evening is a casual get-together with friends or a formal engagement at the theater, the Grand Marquis LS helps you arrive feeling relaxed and refreshed.” So says a brochure showing the… more»

Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments