If you look up the word “longevity” in the dictionary, you should, by rights, find a picture of the Jaguar XJS beside it. Originally designed as the long-awaited replacement for the E-Type, it remained in production for an incredible… more»
American Classic Cars
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista
If a buyer in 1984 chose to purchase a Chevrolet El Camino, they had a range of optional extras and packages to choose from. The person who handed over their cash for this El Camino ticked the box next… more»
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Never A Taxi: 1975 Checker Marathon
Anyone who’s ever ridden in the back of a Checker cab probably remembers how much legroom there was. Most of the Marathon workhorses that were built over a 22-year period went toward fleet use, most notably taxi services. By… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Almost Like New: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
I started driving in the era when this 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado was made so I will always have a soft spot for vehicles from the mid to late-1970s. I know that it’s popular to dump on it for being… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Bidding Gone Wild! 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
It wasn’t too many years ago when a car like this would have been scrapped or sold as parts for a couple of hundred dollars. This 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible has obviously been neglected for years and doesn’t appear… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Turbo: 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo
While most people remember the 1987 Buick Grand National and the GNX, the Regal Limited Turbo has managed to languish in their shadows. This is a shame because it is a vehicle that offers comparable levels of performance in… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Beautifully Restored: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Yesterday we took a look at a hot rod “baby-bird” 1955 Ford Thunderbird and today, we’re going to move one generation forward to what is known as the “square-bird” era (’58-’60) and check out a 1960 version. This Thunderbird… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Genuine 455 Super Duty: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
As our new car market begins to show more of a preference for hybrids and zero-emission vehicles, the current crop of performance models will develop greater significance with each passing year. However, that also means that past generations will… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Old School Rod: 1928 Ford Model A
Personalization dates back to the earliest days of the motor car when buyers would specify coach-built bodies so that their vehicles would reflect their tastes or their unique needs. For most consumers, this was not a realistic option, but… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Time Capsule: 1968 Dodge Charger
For the most part, it looks as though time has almost stopped for this 1968 Dodge Charger. Perhaps because it wasn’t an R/T or equipped with one of Chrysler’s fire-breathing V-8s, it was more gently used over the past… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Sporty Minivan? 1995 Plymouth Voyager AWD Sport
A minivan on Barn Finds?! For the love of, I thought the nightmare of 2020 was over with… Wait, I know that this is a bit of a stretch but this 1995 Plymouth Voyager AWD Sport has a couple… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
UPDATE 1/4/2021 – It looked like this Mustang GT had sold for $26,500, but it has been relisted. This time it has a BIN of $26,500 and can be found here on eBay. FROM 11/23/2020 – Looks can be… more»
Jan 4, 2021 • For Sale • 97 Comments
Siren Song: 1956 Chevrolet National Ambulance
Emergency vehicles are an interesting subculture of collecting. In some states, even historic vehicles (unless used by Emergency Services) cannot have red or blue flashing lights, may not have official markings, or may only be driven in parades. Other… more»
Jan 3, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
There are times when ambition and reality collide in an unfortunate way. That is the case with the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It was a car that received a rapturous reception from the motoring press at the time, but… more»
Jan 3, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo
Rocketing onto the market in 1962, Oldsmobile’s Jetfire was part of their F-85 lineup and they were a kick, using Oldsmobile’s “Turbo Rocket Fluid” to give 215 horsepower – one horsepower per cubic inch – to this somewhat small,… more»
Jan 3, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
572 Crate Motor: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
I’ll let you in on a little secret. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible no longer looks like it did in this photo. This shot was taken the day that the owner drove the car into his workshop,… more»
