Personal luxury coupes were getting their fair share of the market in the late sixties, with Lincoln re-introducing their Mark series for the ’69 model year to serve as Ford’s flagship offering for that segment. It was elegant, large,… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
383/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Any 1971 Corvette that left the factory with the company’s LT1 V8 under the hood is considered desirable. That was the story behind our feature car, but unfortunately, the LT1 disappeared in the 1980s. The seller recently took matters… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I admire the honesty of some people, including the person selling this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Although they state it is essentially solid, when it comes to the subject of its needs, they use the word “everything.” The supplied… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Engine Upgrade: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1967 Corvette isn’t a genuine survivor but an exceptionally tidy driver offering immediate motoring pleasure to a new owner. It spent years hidden in a garage until recently emerging into the daylight. The Corvette has no immediate needs… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
35k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was already a hot car when the movie Smokey and the Bandit came out in May 1977. The flick helped raise sales from 46,700 in 1976 to a peak of 117,100 copies in 1979, the… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Neoclassic Driver: 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit is a neoclassic automobile. And what is that you ask? It’s a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s but not as a full replica. Underneath, the… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fastest American Car In ’78: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
In 1978, if you wanted to buy the fastest new vehicle on the market, what would it have been? Whatever your guess, you’d likely be wrong because it wasn’t an automobile, but a truck – the Dodge Lil’ Red… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Starsky-Hutch Candidate? 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Nothing shouts the ’70s like gold, brown, opera windows, and huge bumpers! If I had to define the quintessential ’70s rig, it may well be a 1974 Ford Gran Torino like today’s subject car, courtesy of Rocco B. The… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Garaged 35 Years! 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The fourth generation of the Olds Cutlass Supreme (1978-88) would prove its most popular, even being named the best-selling car of the 1983 model year. It was also the last time the GM intermediates would roll on a rear-wheel-drive… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
20k Mile Barn Find? 1972 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors’ A-body intermediates were in their last outing of a five-year production cycle in 1972. So, the cars were little changed over the prior year in anticipation of big developments coming with the new Colonnade bodies in 1973…. more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
T-Bucket Time Capsule: 1921 Ford Model T Hot Rod
Hot rod builders by definition build something new with old parts. One of the most common hot rods built was what came to be known as the T-Bucket. Built with a Ford Model T roadster body, everything else… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Preserve or Restore: 1947 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A
The Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A emerged in 1945, remaining in production until 1949. Although it wasn’t the best weapon for long-distance touring, its four-wheel-drive capabilities made it an accomplished off-road performer. They remain a strong performer in the classic market,… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nomad Redux? 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
While two-door station wagons fizzled out in the late ’50s/early ’60s, someone at Chevrolet saw value in continuing the trend with their brand-new 1964 Chevelle. Offered as an option on the 300 series trim level, there is a bit… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Camping Combo: 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon and Kom-Pak Sportsman Trailer!
Combining novelty and rarity, here’s something you definitely don’t see every day. I’d be curious if any of our readers have ever seen one of these Kom-Pak Sportsman Trailers up close and personal. I know I haven’t. Here’s a… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rod or Restore! 1936 Chevrolet Standard
Even with dents, multi-colored paint, and the harsh glare of the low winter sun, the elegant lines of this ’36 Chevy stimulate the imagination. The 1936 Chevrolet Standard Town Sedan in Fontana, California comes for sale with three pictures… more»
