The Special was often the entry-level Buick and built on a variety of platforms over the years. The name first appeared in 1936 and disappeared for good after 1996. The Special was the best-selling line of Buicks in 1956,… more»
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Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Non-Letter Find: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars in the 1950s and 1960s were iconic, known for their blend of performance and luxury rolled into one package. For a time – 1961 through 1965 – Chrysler offered both letter and… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Tree Hugger: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria
Seeing a very, very rare car that has been sitting outside in the elements for who knows how many years (decades?) is a crying shame. I could see if it was a non-descript commuter or economy car, but one… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Real LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The great Jack Nicholson once famously asked, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That seems to be an appropriate question to ask about this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Not only is it a rust-free classic that… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
First Year 400: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
After hitting the showrooms for the first time in 1964, the 1965 Oldsmobile 442 brought some worthwhile upgrades. Chief among these was a larger engine, making these a potent classic. This 1965 Convertible is a rust-free survivor, and the… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Price Slashed! 1969 Ford Galaxie XL
This 1969 Ford Galaxie XL is a one-owner classic that has just been unearthed in a Minnesota barn. It isn’t clear how long it has been sitting, but it is now at the stage where it runs and drives… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Hangar Find: 1940 Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser
Vintage planes like this 1940 Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser remind us that just like those of us who like to find sunny, dry days to tackle some backroads in a classic roadster or muscle car, there are aviation aficionados… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Clean and Green: 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
The additions that were made to transform the exterior of the humble Mustang into the Shelby GT500 created a car with a sense of menace and purpose. Today, these rate as one of the most highly sought American classics…. more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Parked 50 Years Ago: 1961 Ford Galaxie Taxi Cab
Normally, a dusty 1961 Ford Galaxie wouldn’t be much cause for excitement, even if it looked like the perfect barn find. But seeing one that still wears its in-service livery as a taxi cab that looks like it was… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parts Car Included: 1957 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon
One of the “joys” of embarking on a restoration journey can be locating the multitude of tiny parts required to complete the job. However, that might be less of an issue than you would expect with this 1957 Buick… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Worth Restoring? 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was a totally new car in 1970, finally losing its six-year association with the Valiant. It gained its own platform that it would share with the new Dodge Challenger, but all its sheet metal was exclusively… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Turbo Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair was a much-maligned vehicle that deserves to be treated with a certain level of respect. In an era when manufacturers were effectively “recycling” many of their key components from one model to another, the Corvair demonstrated that… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Scrap Yard Find: 1974 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a solid, reliable car. But in sedan form, it was kind of boring. In an attempt to remedy that, Plymouth designers came up with a fastback coupe version of the venerable compact, which they called… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
6,300 Original Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
While C3 Corvettes are among the easiest ones to find if you’ve got a hankering for a vintage ‘Vette, the truly special cars still stand out in very obvious ways compared to more well-used examples. This black-on-red ’82 is… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype Seats Worth $90k?
This could be one for the record book! Instead of examining a desirable collectible car like a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, we’re going to take a look at ’53 Corvette parts. But not just any parts but “prototype” parts, specifically,… more»
Oct 3, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Gator Top: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pack
Enthusiasts beyond the Mopar faithful might see this low-slung Dodge with the matte black hood, snorkel scoop, exhaust dumping in front of the rear wheels, hood locks, and chin spoiler and assume it’s a vintage “Day Two” car wearing… more»
