The Comet had been Mercury’s compact car since 1960 and – prior to 1964 – the S-22 was the performance-minded edition. When ‘64 rolled around, the S-22 was out, and the Cyclone was in for the next eight model… more»
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Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
In the automotive world, competition improves the breed. This is true whether you are talking about competition in the showroom or competition on the race track. Initially released in 1966 for the 1967 model year, the Camaro Z/28 was… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
$3,700 Or Offer: 1968 Jeep Gladiator J3000
There’s something appealing about an honest old farm truck, especially when that truck comes with four-wheel-drive and has the name Jeep on it. When it has the early Jeep grille, even better. This 1968 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4 pickup… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Big Red Survivor: 1954 Dodge Power Wagon
The predecessors of the modern-day Power Wagon were a stout lot of trucks, many of which helped win and rebuild after World War II, have in recent times sprung up for sale in large numbers. You can… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap Shelby: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
Carroll Shelby helped to make the 1980s more fun than they could have otherwise been with his work on Chrysler’s lineup of small front-wheel-drive cars. Cars like this 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger gave hope to a generation of young… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Building Find Surprise: 1933 Pierce-Arrow 836
The series of cars from domestic continuing manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge are the stock-in-trade for Barn Finds. The three companies made some fantastic heavy-duty machinery in years past and readers seem to enjoy reviewing the endless iterations…. more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette was already an aggressive-looking vehicle that was guaranteed to turn heads wherever it went. Order it in Tuxedo Black with some “427” badges on the hood, and it was transformed into a classic that demanded… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Parked in 1985: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Sometimes in life, it is worth taking a risk. The original owner of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 parked it in this shed way back in 1985. It sat unloved and neglected for decades. When he passed away, the… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Spotlessly Clean: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk represented an upgrade to the original Hawk design that first appeared in 1956. It was sold between 1962 and 1964, although the last GT Hawk rolled off the South Bend, Indiana, production line in… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Canadian Pursuit Vehicle: 1989 Ford Mustang SSP
When it comes to desirable Fox body Mustangs, the Special Service Package (SSP) cars are right up there with Saleens and Cobras. Only issue is finding one, really, as they were produced in limited quantities, and tracking down an… more»
Aug 16, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo Hatchback: 1985 Chrysler Laser XE
The Dodge Charger of the 1980s is a fairly rare bird in turbocharged form; its corporate sibling, the Chrysler Laser, even more so. At the time, Chrysler appeared to be placing an emphasis on whiz-bang interior features and the… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
18k Miles! 1973 Plymouth Scamp
While the Plymouth Valiant and the Dodge Dart were largely the same car, they didn’t always offer the same models. For example, in 1970 Plymouth had the Duster which was a 2-door fastback, while the Dart was available as… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Donated 1962 Chevrolet Corvair!
It’s hard to believe what shows up for donated cars these days, but I have to imagine the generational shift in classic car ownership is causing some notable hobbyist cars to end up getting dumped for a tax break… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
NASCAR Homologation: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
The 1980s were a unique time for the Automotive industry. Some customers in the early 80s were getting fed up with cars that had poor build quality, questionable reliability, and started making a move toward the import market. By… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 400: 1995 Geo Metro Solectria Force EV
There will be an audible gasp among fans of unusual EV conversions and a very loud audible sigh among gas-powered muscle car fans with this one. I’m a fan of both types of vehicles but I almost always gravitate… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Patina Galore: 1958 Pontiac Chieftain
The Chieftain was Pontiac’s entry-level car for most of the 1950s, but it certainly wasn’t a bottom-end automobile. The 1958 model would become notable for two reasons: it would be a one-year-only restyle (like its other GM contemporaries) and… more»
