1969 would be the high-water mark in sales for the first-generation Road Runner. Plymouth sold more than 81,000 of them, but fewer than 800 came with the 440 V8 and 6-Pack set-up (M-code). With this engine and transmission combination… more»
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Mar 10, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restored Then Parked: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The first generation of the Corvette (C1) lasted for more than a decade. Its successor (C2) had a shorter run from 1963-67 but is considered the definitive ‘Vette by many collectors. It would be an all-new car that also… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Owner: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990
The Ambassador was one of American Motors’ longest running nameplates, built from 1957-74. But it was previously a Nash product before Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged in 1954 to form AMC. This 1965 Ambassador is a one owner car being… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rebuilt 429: 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
The owner of this 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville inherited the car from his father. He used the black plate survivor as a daily driver for around six months, but it has been sitting for a while. It needs… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Spotless Restoration: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
I’ve been sitting here trying to come up with one reason why buying a beautifully restored classic car would be a bad thing. The truth? I can’t think of any negatives. This is especially true when it is a… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Big Bad Blue: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
While it might not look like it initially, the owner says that this 1969 AMC Javelin SST is a solid car with only minor rust. It will need some work if it is to return to our roads, and… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap Stalled Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Taking on a classic car that is someone else’s stalled project can be fraught with dramas. That is one reason why this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda might not be a bad one to consider. This is a project that ground… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Shed Find Project: 1972 Ford Mustang
The 1972 Mustang was virtually unchanged from the prior year’s restyled models, except for a retrenchment in the performance arena, with the 351 cubic inch V8 being the biggest motor you could get that year. This was due to… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a car that said you “made it,” the Cadillac Coupe de Ville had to be at the top of your shopping list. It was a big, luxurious automobile with two doors… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
A12 Six-Pack Four-Speed! 1969 Dodge Super Bee
The mid-year 1969 “A12” package turned the already spicy Super Bee into one hot pepper, a green pepper in this case. Decoding the (detached) fender tag confirms this 1969 Dodge Super Bee in Denver, Colorado came with the A12… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 124 Comments
Very Rare Opportunity: 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car
In 1963, we had just barely begun to orbit the earth, and landing on the moon was still a dream several years off in the distance. Still, most people, and companies, were looking towards the future and wondering what… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
409/4 Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
It might not be perfect, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala is a classic that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. With a 409ci V8 under the hood, it offers plenty of performance potential and should be entertaining to drive…. more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Peruvian Find! 1958 International A-110
Some individuals will go to great lengths for this the right find, but Peru? Well, that’s what the intrepid owner of this 1958 International A-110 did. The seller offers, “To ship vehicles out of Peru is extremely difficult, onerous,… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
343 V8 Survivor: 1968 AMC Javelin SST
The Javelin was AMC’s entry in the pony car game in 1968. At 55,000 units the first year, it represented about 20 percent of overall production, which had to please the AMC powers-that-be. The Javelin was based on the… more»
Mar 9, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1 of 164: 1972 Chevrolet Nova with Skyroof
The Chevy Nova was a common sight in the 1970s, but what wasn’t so common was one with a factory skyroof. It was an option only in 1972 and 1973, and just 164 of them came in blue in… more»
