I have often wondered about the El Camino “Gap”, 1961-1963, and what was the cause. Chevrolet was two years behind Ford’s Ranchero, who brought the car/pickup concept to market in the ’57 model year. And then Ford made another… more»
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Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Trophy 4 Wagon: 1961 Pontiac Tempest
This 1961 Pontiac Tempest Wagon has been off of the road since 1996 and it’s rarely good for humans or machines to be inactive for that long. For sure, it’s bad for humans, and also for cars if they’ve… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Grandpa’s Barn Find: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
After a hugely successful run of the Model T, Ford launched the Model A in 1927 with great expectations. And the buying public responded favorably in terms of sales – until the Fall of 1929. Once the Great Depression… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 took the industry by storm selling just shy of five million cars in three years. They were both stylish and powerful, which has created continuous consumer interest over the past 65 years. This ’57… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Frills: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
What to make of the muscle car? I got it a long time ago, I don’t anymore. People go ga-ga over ridiculously over-priced, over-restored cars that really can’t be driven or used in any enjoyable manner. If you… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restore or Parts? 1973 Dodge Charger SE
In the mid-1960s, Dodge conceived an intermediate-sized sporty car to fill a gap between the new “pony car” segment (Ford Mustang) and the “personal luxury” cruiser (Ford Thunderbird). Based on Chrysler’s B-body, they wanted to create a fastback look… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
20 Years in a Shed: 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
How the mighty have fallen. To think, this 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was a big-ticket purchase for the original buyer when it was new, and now it’s been sitting in the dirt in a Georgia shed for the last… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Tri-Five Chevys are some of the most recognizable and collectible classic cars. This one is a Bel Air from 1955 and it looks like it could definitely use some attention. It can be found here on eBay with a… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed
It seems like a lot of vintage Ford Crew Cab pickups come out of the northern Rocky Mountain region. This 1975 Ford F250 is no exception and is located in Homedale, Idaho. It can be found here on eBay with… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Tent Find: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is hard to believe that this 1968 Mustang Fastback has spent the last 10-years languishing under a tent. It has survived this ordeal remarkably well and has all of the makings of a great project car. The owner… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Restomod Ready? 1959 Divco Delivery Van
Every time I spy a Divco delivery van, I automatically think of the punk rock band, The Dead Milkmen. It’s a bit of an odd association but not entirely out of character – it’s hard to imagine a Divco… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
350/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
32K Mile 1984 Dodge Power Ram 4×4 Prospector
The seller refers to this 1984 Dodge Power Ram 3/4-ton 4×4 Prospector pickup as a true barn find and says that it was sitting in a barn for years. I typically drive between 40,000 and 50,000 miles a year… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Modified California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
The Ford Mustang California Special is a looker, thanks to its variety of cosmetic add-ons that made the standard-issue car far more aggressive and sporting. They are rare to find in any form today, with just over 4,000 made… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Diesel Survivor: 1983 Ford Ranger
Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. It’s a shame because light-duty pickups are just as useful… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Dual Quads! 1964 Buick Riviera Wildcat
Some would say that Bill Mitchell’s penned 1963 Riviera was Buick at its best. It’s arguable but the Riviera was a notable departure from traditional Buick two-door hardtops and captured the imagination of 40K buyers that initial year who… more»
