When it comes to malaise era muscle, most enthusiasts begrudgingly acknowledge the Cobra II or King Cobra as one of the barely discernable bright spots on a bleak landscape. But it seems the AMX Hornet, conceived with a similar… more»
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Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Super Coupe: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe was a limited edition vehicle introduced to inject some excitement into an automotive industry suffering through The Malaise Era. Just how limited it was seems to be a matter of conjecture. The owner… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older SS Clone: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
By 1968, the El Camino was in its third generation since joining Chevy’s line-up as a “gentleman’s” pickup. From 1964, it had been based on a mid-size platform and would remain in the portfolio through 1987. This ’68 edition… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
More than 30 years after they were first released, the first generation of GM W-Body cars are still a reasonably common sight on the road. Offerings from each division included the Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix,… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stage 2 Clone: 1971 Buick Skylark GS
Buick used the Gran Sport (aka GS) moniker on several of its cars, but most often with the mid-size Skylark. Because Cadillac wasn’t into building performance cars, the Buick GS series were the most well-equipped GM sport models of… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
5.0 With 4-Speed: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
When one says, “Fox-Body”, the expected response is “Mustang”! The two just go together. And though Ford’s famed Fox platform was used under other models, it’s the ’79-’93 Mustang where it is best remembered. But the Mustang had a… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Survivor or Restoration? 1970 Dodge Dart GT
The fourth generation of the Dodge Dart (1967-76) would be its most successful in terms in sales. The two and four-door sedans would appeal to families seeking inexpensive transportation, while the hardtops and convertibles targeted those who wanted sporty… more»
1972 GMC Sierra Survivor With Factory AC!
Over the last few years, the Chevy/GMC C/K series of trucks has become more and more popular. In fact, some aftermarket parts distributors say they’re selling as many products for these trucks as they are for cars like the… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
10K Mile Creampuff: 1978 Buick Electra Limited
There are time capsules and there are time capsules. This 1978 Buick Electra looks basically like a brand new car that has been hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnalls’ front porch since noon… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Shooting brakes are among the most fascinating body styles. Combining the impracticality of a coupe with the utility of a station wagon seems like a contradiction, but the Chevrolet Nomad is a great example of how this strange body… more»
Sport Truck Survivor: 1991 GMC Syclone
Today’s garage find is listed here on eBay, it is located in San Mateo, California, and is listed at $29,000; there are 3 days left to bid on this limited production, specialty-equipped truck. The current bid is at $29,800…. more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Batmobile Barn Find? Unique Car Collection in Tennessee
Holy Car Collector! A unique collection is being created down in Franklin, Tennessee including a Dodge from the 1940s, 50s through 70s Fords and Chevys, three Toyota Land Cruisers, 1980’s Cadillacs, and for only $49,000, a Batmobile Body Kit!… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Propane Powered Supercharged 428 CJ! 1968 Ford F100
“What motor you got in that truck?” asks the guy locking up his Tacoma at the Piggly Wiggly. “It’s a 428 Cobra Jet,” you reply calmly, adding after a pause “Supercharged… Runs on propane… It was in a magazine.”… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 413 Wedge: 1964 Chrysler 300K Coupe
At the start of the 1950s, nobody had heard of the term “personal luxury car.” It was a new category in the market, and the most recognizable member of this group was the Ford Thunderbird. However, Chrysler’s 300 Letter… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Survivor!
There are times when tackling someone’s unfinished project can be fraught with heartache. At other times, it doesn’t seem so bad as a buyer can see exactly what they are getting themselves into. The latter scenario appears to be… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Family For 56 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Every car that survives long enough has a story, sometimes many of them. These objects that we love are, like all things, ephemeral; they succumb to rust and wrecks and mechanical failures. They burn and they get crushed. They’re… more»
