I’ve always had a “thing” for full-size Chevies. My first was a ’69 Impala which shares very few differences with a Caprice, such as today’s 1969 Caprice find. I’ve also owned both a ’66 Impala (my favorite!) and a… more»
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Perfectly Restored Futura! 1961 Ford Falcon
There was a time when Ford’s new for 1960 Falcon wasn’t taken seriously. Many considered them to be throw-away commodity cars – buy it-use it-wear it out-ditch it-buy another. But Ford tapped into a large and nascent market managing… more»
For Sale Again: 1957 Lancia Appia Series 2
Our own Michelle wrote a tremendous post about this same Appia being for sale back in November of 2022; as it is now listed for sale for $250 less ($14,500) here on craigslist with the same pictures, my assumption… more»
283 Power Pack: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Survivor
Some classic cars are created more equal than others, and different attributes help one stand out from the crowd. When a vehicle survives unrestored and unmolested for sixty-five years and presents as superbly as this 1958 Chevrolet Impala, it… more»
Original Sea Blue Paint: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof
When I was nine, my dad bought a new ’65 VW Beetle (in Ruby Red). He loved that car and was a VW man the rest of his life. Dad, ever the thrifty one, decided the new gas-sipping Beetle… more»
Going In Style! 1988 Excalibur Limousine
More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»
Incredible Survivor! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
“As remarkable as their looks is the hush in which ’65 Fords move.” So says a 1965 Ford brochure pointing out the newly-designed, beautiful, stacked-headlight line of cars from Ford. Speaking of beautiful, this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan… more»
6-Banger Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question for you. What GM car outsold the popular Ford Mustang in 1965? The answer is the Chevrolet Impala, which had 803,400 deliveries vs. the Mustang’s 680,500 (this includes the “1964 ½” Mustangs built as 1965s… more»
Pretty In Pink! 1958 Pontiac Chieftain
The 1950s Chieftain appealed to Pontiac buyers who were budget conscious. Its last model year in 1958, the car (along with all Pontiacs) was all-new and struggled a bit in sales as the U.S. economy was suffering through its… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
In the U.S., Ford borrowed the Granada name from Ford of Europe for its new compact that launched in 1975. Eventually, it would replace the Maverick, but for a couple of years, they were both available to buyers with… more»
Swank Survivor: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
The most luxurious automobile ever made by an American manufacturer emerged from General Motors’ 1953 Motorama event. The Motorama was a concept car show first held at the New York Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1949. Later it roved all… more»
















