Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT

The Torino was introduced in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane intermediate and would represent the whole line by 1971. The car gained some rather “swoopy” styling in 1970 but it would only be for two years before Ford went… more»

Rare 1972 Pontiac Ventura Sprint SD

The Pontiac Ventura II was introduced in 1971 as a rebadged version of the Chevy Nova. They differed little except for the front clip treatment and rear taillights. A Sprint version was added which was also akin to the… more»

360 V8 Pony Car: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

The Javelin was AMC’s entry into the fast-growing “pony car” market in 1968. The car would only enjoy one redesign in 1971 before American Motors would exit that space in 1974. One of the changes in ’71 would be… more»

Rare Factory Sunroof: 1960 Ford Thunderbird

The original two-seater Thunderbird will always be my favorite car. It is just so beautifully proportioned and styled. Even as a little kid in the 1960’s, whenever I saw one on the street or passing by, it got my… more»

One Of 27? 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Car enthusiasts are quick to tell potential acquirers that their steed is a one of sumpthin, I guess with the pretext of supposed rarity and justification of their likely outsized price. Take today’s discovery, a 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1,… more»

Grandma’s Car: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Introduced in 1970, the new Chevy Monte Carlo was sometimes referred to as a “Gentlemen’s Chevelle” but it was really based on the Pontiac Grand Prix platform. It was quite successful and remained in the GM portfolio through 2007… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

The Olds 4-4-2 (aka 442) was Oldsmobile’s response to the successful 1964 Pontiac GTO. As Pontiac had created a performance car from the Tempest/LeMans, Olds would do the same with its F-85/Cutlass. Though not quite as popular as the… more»

Bisected Demonstrator: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice

The word “half” doesn’t necessarily conjure up negative connotations in most conversations, as asking for half a cup of coffee or buying a half-loaf of bread isn’t a bad thing.  But when it comes to vehicles, a whole car… more»

Numbers-Matching 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

It’s always fun to run across a well-preserved red seventies Corvette, and this is the second ’74 Stingray in this color we’ve featured on the site within the last week, with the other one having ties to a famous… more»

No Reserve 1972 Ford Bronco Project

In movies, culture, and cars, it seems that what is old is new again.  Movie theaters are filled with sequels and reboots.  Seventies colors and fashions are rising from the grave.  In our world, Ford dealerships are starting to… more»

No Reserve 1971 Pontiac Catalina 400

Determining its single strongest attribute is challenging when a classic the caliber of this 1971 Pontiac Catalina appears. It features stunning paint and panels and a healthy V8 under the hood. However, its spotless interior would be a contender… more»

191 MPH Porsche Fighter: 1993 Lingenfelter Corvette ZR-1

For many Corvette owners, the company never supplies enough horsepower.  One of the reasons we have a mid-engine Corvette after all these years is that the engineers felt that adding horsepower would no longer make the car much faster. … more»

Turbo Project: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car

It’s amazing to think how, when some cars were new, enthusiasts at the time likely couldn’t imagine said vehicle becoming a ratty, tired project. Really, any pace car would likely fit this description as they were undoubtedly a hot… more»

Muscle Car With Style: 1971 Buick GS 455

The Gran Sport was Buick’s version of the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS, or Oldsmobile 4-4-2 in the 1960s and 1970s. And, due to Buick’s place in the GM hierarchy, it was the most luxurious or well-equipped of those mid-size… more»

Original 390: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

Some cars possess a genuine presence, which is true with this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. It makes a positive first impression, from its coke-bottle styling to its sparkling paint. The impact is heightened by the V8 under the… more»

Solid Californian Survivor: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

Many enthusiasts have pondered the same choice potentially faced by the new owner of this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible. This rust-free and unmolested survivor would present beautifully following a light cosmetic restoration. However, its overall originality and presentation would… more»

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