Grand Prix + Trans Am = Grand Am. Maybe that’s oversimplifying it a bit, but by the early seventies, Pontiac was taking note that a few foreign automakers were seeing some success by offering luxurious automobiles with sporty features… more»
Mar 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Former Hot Rod? 1967 Chevrolet Nova
UPDATE 03/06/2023: Selling a classic can sometimes be challenging, and persistence is often the key to success. That appears to be the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Nova. The seller had no luck with their previous listing. Bidding reached… more»
Mar 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Early 426 Hemi Example: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite was introduced in 1965 and initially carried the torch as the crown jewel trim line for the Belvedere lineup. Standard under the hood was a 273 cubic-inch V8, with several other optional engines available, up to… more»
Mar 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Full-Size Muscle Car! 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
The Impala Super Sport was a staple of the Chevy line-up throughout the 1960s. It started as a performance car in 1961 and ended the decade as one with it being more about good looks in between. This ’69… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve Time Capsule: 1969 Buick Riviera
Most enthusiasts believe Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird. Whether or not that is accurate is a matter for debate, but other manufacturers joined the party when they realized there was money to be made…. more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lemon Twist: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440
As popular as the Road Runner had become by the end of the sixties decade, it’s easy to forget that the GTX had beaten it to the market by one year. Plymouth customers could buy a GTX in ’67… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Like-New 25k Mile 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
I think virtually every motoring enthusiast laments a lost opportunity where they could have bought a new classic, but circumstances contrived against them. If you feel that way about the 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, this could be your… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Big Bad Green Project: 1970 AMC AMX
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Chrysler had a plethora of wild colors for their hot cars. Like Plum Crazy and Hemi Orange. Not to be outdone, American Motors had a smaller assortment of crazy color choices in the “Big… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sweet Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
The personal luxury car segment of the market was hot in the 1960s and 1970s. One of the leaders was the Pontiac Grand Prix, which debuted in 1962 and ran through 2002 as a coupe. As conceived, the auto… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 4-Speed
Many purists believe that 1971 marked the turning point for the American muscle car. General Motors marques began detuning their high-performance V8s as tightening emission standards loomed while rising insurance costs drove many enthusiasts to seek less potent and… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Roller With Patina: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Declining sales led Chrysler to pull the plug on both the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger in 1974. The latter saw a production of little more than 11,000 copies before the end came in April, almost 10 years to… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 72 Comments
Glorified Station Wagon: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Picture this- let’s go back to 1983, and suppose that the scriptwriters of Vacation had sent the family Vista Cruiser to a custom shop for a makeover instead of the crusher. Sure, the whole feel of the movie would… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was born in 1950 as a 2-door hardtop with an exclusive roofline. That would continue until 1953 when the name attorned all of Chevrolet’s top-end automobiles. The cars received new sheet metal in 1953, so the… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Trick Truck: 1978 Dodge Warlock
The Dodge Warlock was one of several “adult toy” pickups that Chrysler built in the late 1970s, which also included the red hot Li’l Red Express, Macho Power Wagon, and the Adventurer. It was a limited production offering in… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
When selecting a candidate for a project build, an enthusiast’s decision will usually be driven by their vision for the finished product. If a faithful restoration is the goal, an essentially complete and unmolested car is the obvious choice…. more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Crazy 1975 Dodge Woodsman 4×4 Camper
According to the seller, this 1975 Dodge Woodsman 4×4 camper is one of only eight made. There were several versions of Woodsman’s produced over the years, but apparently, the 4×4 version with a bare aluminum body was very rare…. more»
