Dismantled in 1993: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets, with only 602 buyers splashing the cash on what would become an American legend. By 1969, the story was different, with sales rising to an impressive 20,302. This Z28… more»

Older Restoration: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

The seller refers to this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup as an older restoration, but I’m inclined to consider that process was more a refurbishment. I draw this conclusion due to the changes it underwent, although reversing them would be… more»

Elegant Droptop: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible

The Chrysler Imperial has a bit of a confusing history, as in its first nearly 3 decades of production the Imperial was actually a car model made by Chrysler.  But then the company decided the Imperial might better compete… more»

Bring In The Clones! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass/442

Looks a lot like a 1972 Oldsmobile 442, right? Well the seller, fortunately, cuts to the chase and tells us that it’s not, it’s a clone and that’s appreciated. In the world of collectible cars, I have never had… more»

Army SUV: 1954 Willys Jeep M38A1

Willys-Overland is mostly known for bringing us the Jeep. It was a versatile, no-frills, utility vehicle that saw more than a half-million copies consumed alone during World War II. This 1954 edition of the M38A1 likely missed seeing any… more»

Numbers-Matching G-Code: 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang

For the first generation of the Boss 302 Ford Mustang to have only lasted 2 years, this pony sure made a big splash in small block history considering the brief amount of time it was made and how few… more»

LT1/4-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Maco Shark

If somebody posed the question at a Corvette gathering of what’s the ultimate street C3 in terms of looks, I’d have to throw out my two cents that the Maco Shark bodies are a worthy contender.  In addition to… more»

Stored 15 Years: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

In 1967, Chrysler rolled out two performance automobiles based on the mid-size B-body platform. Plymouth had the GTX, based on the Belvedere, and Dodge had the R/T, based on the Coronet. Both meant serious business with a 375 hp… more»

Kinda Drives! 1956 Ford Country Sedan Wagon

I love the seller’s description that this 1956 Ford station wagon “kinda drives”! I’m guessing that’s referring to the current fuel tank (otherwise known as a gas can) under the hood, the lack of a battery, and who knows… 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»

Running Project: 1976 Avanti II

The Avanti underwent numerous changes over the years, but its biggest transformation had to do with what was happening in the background as different ownership groups took over managing the iconic company. Though Studebaker was long gone and its… 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»

440 Stripe Delete Car! 1968 Dodge Charger

The completely redesigned 1968 Charger sold nearly six times more units than the 1967 version, and second-generation Chargers like this 1968 Dodge Charger in Columbia Station, Ohio rank among the most iconic classic muscle cars, appearing in countless films… more»

9,898-Mile 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier F41 Convertible

I wonder if a Cadillac Cimmaron convertible would have sold in any decent numbers? The powers that be at GM must have had junket after junket on some tropical island crunching numbers and figured that nothing but a four-door… 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»

350 V8 Replica: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet introduced a new sports car in 1953, the Corvette. In its first three years, production numbers combined didn’t reach 5,000 units and it almost became extinct. Fortunately, faith beat out finances and the car would evolve until it… more»

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