It came in with a bang and went out with its head held high. While a shadow of its former self, Pontiac’s 1974 GTO tried to find a place to fit within an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, fuel shortages,… more»
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Nov 23, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
455/4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Even though I’m a confessed Ford man, I can’t help but feel a certain amount of admiration for some of the classic offerings produced by Pontiac. This was a company that was firmly focused on its performance heritage, and… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Good Buy? Low-Mile 1974 Ford Thunderbird
At almost a foot and a half longer than the previous generation of Thunderbirds (just under 19-feet in length) and weighing in at a whopping 5,000 pounds (the heavest car to ever wear a Ford badge) this 1974 Ford… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Solid Barn Find: 1930 Ford Model A
The Model T was always going to be a tough act to follow, but Ford found itself with another success when it introduced the Model A. During 4½ years of production, nearly five million buyers chose to give these… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Garage Find: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon
There in the back, hiding quietly behind the old chairs, the boogie board, the lawn tractor, and the fender sits a proud 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Wagon, one of 12,756 built that year, a true blue Tin Woodie in… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Black Plate: 1962 International Scout 80 Pickup
This 1962 International Scout 80 pickup is a non-running example that the seller has owned for seven years ago with big plans for that never materialized. The old-school company name on the doors and the relatively stock, rust-free appearance… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fire Sale: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Project
By 1964, the Impala Super Sport (SS) had come into its own. More than one-third of all Impala two-door hardtops made that year were SS models. In terms of engines, the Impala SS could be ordered from mild to… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One-Owner 58k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82
The C3 Corvette gets relatively little respect among collectors of Chevrolet’s marquee sports car, but it’s an impressive value if you’re seeking a hobby car typically in great shape for reasonable money. This 1977 example is equipped with the… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Worth Saving? 1974 Pontiac GTO
The GTO was a hot property in the 1960s, but by 1974 it was an option package on the compact Ventura. That would be its last year until a brief resurrection in 2004 on an Australian-based GM model. This… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Family Truckster? 1972 Plymouth Suburban
Well, it’s not as ugly as the Griswold’s ride, perhaps it’s the lack of faux wood scattered all about the exterior that gives this whammer-jammer of a Plymouth a pass. But pea-green it is! Chevrolet and Ford full-size wagons… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Ranger: 1974 Ford Bronco
Bidding is knocking up against $30,000 for this extremely well preserved 1974 Ford Bronco with the sought-after Ranger package. The truck is highly original with the sort of patina that can’t be faked, and just a few sensible updates… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Paint: 1973 Dodge Challenger Desert Find
Dodge was a hold-out coming to the pony car party. Whereas the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda started the ball rolling in 1964, the Dodge Challenger wouldn’t arrive until the 1970 model year. It would share its underpinnings with… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 70 Comments
S-Code 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang got its first styling update in 1967. But nothing that changed its looks. Sales weren’t as robust as they were in 1965-66, but how can you top 1.2 million units anyway? This fastback was an S-Code… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1941 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead
Few classic vehicles have developed the kind of cult following that we see with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Pre-war examples create strong interest when they appear on the market, especially if they are original and unmolested. This 1941 Harley FL demonstrates… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
This 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is a matching numbers example that has unfortunately been sitting for several years, parked in 1978 under the trees and left to rot. It’s a shame, too, as the car retains many original parts,… more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 38 Comments
1959 Plymouth Belvedere Barn Find
1959 was the third and final year of the original “Forward Look” Chrysler cars that had set the industry on fire – styling-wise, that is. Whereas the ’58 Plymouths had been largely warmed-over ‘57s, the ‘59s would take space-age… more»
