Parked 50 Years: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Wagon

How many of you have owned a Rambler? This 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Cross Country wagon has to have one of the longest names in the history of car naming conventions. No, it’s not an AMC Ambassador, those would… more»

Straight-Six Survivor: 1976 Ford Maverick

Ford struck gold with the Mustang in 1964 and repeated that success five years later with the Maverick, the successor to the aging compact Falcon. Ironically, both those autos owe their roots to the Falcon which spawned many a… more»

40 Years Barn Bound: 1947 Lincoln Continental

If I had to vote for the scariest car going, it would be a Lincoln Continental like this 1947 Cabriolet. It’s just seductively creepy looking, like something out of a Stephen King novel. It could be the association with… more»

Surf’s Up! 1960 Buick LeSabre Wagon

I don’t know about you but when I think of a surf wagon, images of a Ford woodie or a Chevy Nomad dance across my visual. A 1960 Buick LeSabre? Not so much so. Some may consider the ’59/’60… more»

Worth Fixing? 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Fifth-generation Chevy Corvettes were built between 1997-2004. This included the high-performance version, the Z06, which was introduced in 2001. This second-year Z06 with its LS6 engine was rated at 405 hp, so it had few peers when it came… more»

Business Coupe: 1948 Plymouth De Luxe

The De Luxe and Special De Luxe were Plymouth’s bread-and-butter cars from 1933-42 and again from 1946-50. The differences between the two were in trim and conveniences. The Business Coupe, like the seller’s car, was more utilitarian and designed… more»

Original As It Gets: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom

Well, well, what do we have here? It’s essentially a 1968 Toyota Camry/Honda Accord. Not really, of course, it’s one of 711K  Chevrolet Impalas sold that year but it was the Camry/Accord of its day. And this example appears… more»

Hot Hatch Time Capsule: 1988 Ford Escort GT

It’s almost mind-boggling that the Ford Pinto preceded the Ford Escort. Maybe it isn’t mind-boggling but the Escort was such an upgrade in almost every possible way that it’s hard to believe the two cars are even from the… more»

58k Mile Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet joined the rest of its corporate cousins in the personal luxury car space in 1970, alongside the likes of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Toronado. Based on the Chevelle platform, the car had success right out the… more»

34K Original Miles: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII

The Lincoln Mark VII remains one of the more compelling combinations of luxury and performance, but finding a decent one today is harder than it looks considering it was a mass production vehicle. The trouble with luxury cars like… more»

Original 302: 1970 Ford Bronco

Even though they weren’t the sales success that Ford had hoped for, it seems that there are plenty of First Generation Broncos emerging from barns and sheds as prime candidates for restoration. This 1970 model is a prime example… more»

One-Owner Estate Sale: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Some classic cars are more memorable than others, and this 1964 Impala probably rates with the best of them. That isn’t because it features a rare drivetrain or a list of options as long as your arm. It is… more»

Spotless Icon: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Four-Window Hardtop Sedan

People who bought a new 1959 Cadillac Series 62 were making a bold statement. The Caddy was no wallflower but an indication that its owner was a success and they weren’t afraid to let people know it. Times changed,… more»

Body Swap Candidate? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

Some old cars, regardless of condition, will sell themselves with all alacrity. Others require more promotion and schmoozing to generate interest. A 1969 Dodge Charger places itself firmly in the former category. I don’t know when everything went ga-ga… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Hidden away in this garage is a 1968 Corvette that has been its current owner’s pride and joy. Since purchasing it, he has invested a cool $20,000 to lift its presentation and mechanical condition to its current state. However,… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

It must be frustrating to have a sale fall through due to circumstances beyond your control, but that is what happened to the owner of this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda. Therefore, he’s taking a second shot at finding a home… more»

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