In the late 1950s, the auto industry was witnessing the collapse of the Edsel, Ford’s ambitious effort that flamed out after little more than two years on the market. Fewer noticed the decline that DeSoto was experiencing over… more»
American Classic Cars
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
340 Grabber Hood: 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye
The third generation of the Dodge Charger had just debuted for 1971, so the 1972 models were minimally changed. The second-year would see the introduction of the Charger Rallye, which replaced the R/T, Super Bee, and 500 all in… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
32K Mile Survivor! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
I have covered both ’66 and ’68 Ford Galaxies (my favorite) and now today we have an in-betweeny in the form of a ’67 for review. It is listed as a one-owner car but the seller is not identified… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Death Trap! Dragula-style Coffin V8 Custom
If you’re dying for something different to drive around, check out this V8-powered Coffin Car! Road-legal and regularly driven, this 1972 casket car thing in Anchorage, Alaska will make its new owner the life of the party, especially around… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Barn Find Hauler: 32k Mile 1992 Dodge Ram D350
Pickups come in many shapes and colors, so finding a spotless example with low miles and a rare mix of options is worthy of a closer look. This 1992 Dodge Ram D350 features a single cab, dually axle, Cummins… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Limited Edition: 1973 Hurst/Olds 455 V8
In the 1960s, Hurst Performance forged a partnership with Oldsmobile to provide Hi-P parts for the 442 models. Beginning in 1968, they got their own limited edition run of cars called the Hurst/Olds. For nine years scattered throughout 1968-84,… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1-of-200: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
Racing is said to improve the breed, and we’ve seen many examples of this in motorsport history. While aerodynamic efficiency is vital in any form of racing, nowhere is this better demonstrated than in NASCAR. Cars like Plymouth’s Superbird… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One-Owner 31k Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird 429
It’s hard to believe that Ford built its one-millionth Thunderbird in 1972, just 17 years after all the excitement began with a 2-seater. What the car had evolved to was vastly different than how it started out. Besides seating… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Original Survivor: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
The owner of this 1964 Galaxie 500 says that you will struggle to find a nicer one on the market today. When you look across the entire vehicle, it is hard to argue with this claim. It is said… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 41 Comments
40K Mile 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type Turbo
We have seen a few Oldsmobile Toronados of the 1979 to 1985 era here over the last few years but not as many Rivieras. These were gorgeous and luxurious cars when they were new and they still are today…. more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Family Owned: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Until recently, this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 had been in the same family since new. It is now in the hands of a dealer who is searching for a new owner for this impressive classic. It wears one of… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
V8 4-Speed Stepside: 1967 Chevrolet C10
I know that fleetside pickups are the hot trucks these days, but I’m a big fan of stepside pickups such as this 1967 Chevrolet C10 stepside. The seller has this one listed here on eBay in Lander, Wyoming where… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 61 Comments
16k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
It is very easy to take a classic car with high-mileage and tidy it up and make it look like an original survivor. However, it is when you begin to delve below the surface that the real story becomes… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Unmolested Survivor: 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
This is not my father’s Oldsmobile! But it’s doggone close as he owned one just like it when I was a wee lad. I don’t remember much about it but I know it had a medium green finish. The… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Clean 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Wow, this is one clean or, dare I say, super clean 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe! The seller says that it has had one woman owner and it’s in near-mint condition – it looks like it should be… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Tri-Power! 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta
“It’s Fiesta time!” according to Oldsmobile’s 1957 sales literature. This 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta in Tucson, Arizona strikes a serious look with its fish mouth and OLDSMOBILE block-script. Highlights include acres of bright trim, mostly in good shape,… more»
