One of the hottest cars of the 1960s (speed and sales-wise) was the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, it would lead the mid-size muscle car movement. Based on the Tempest/LeMans platform, it would find close to 100,000 buyers in… more»
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Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fast Ford: 1969 Ford (Torino) Cobra Sportsroof
Despite all of Ford’s racing success in the 1960s, it took them a while to crack the code for a really competitive bread-and-butter street performance combination. Hot Rod magazine pointed this out by starting a letter writing campaign (of all things),… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor P71
Despite this car being 15 years old now, I still get a lump in my throat when I see one of these old Crown Vics in the rearview mirror, as I’m driving 5 mph under the speed limit in… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury
When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
It’s been decades since the unveiling of the Indianapolis 500 pace car has been an exciting event, because it’s invariably been a Chevrolet performance car such as a Corvette or a Camaro. But for the majority of the 500’s… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
LS V8 Equipped! 1936 GMC Flatbed
OK, all of you who keep proclaiming, “Put an LS in it!” here you go, a 1936 GMC pickup truck that has been modified as a flatbed – among other things. It has all of the “patina” cues going… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Manual Transmission! Rare 1961 Chrysler 300G
Well, lightning has struck twice, again! Yesterday it was another Chevy-powered Triumph Stag and today, it’s the second 1961 Chrysler 300 G that I have encountered, replete with a manual transmission – how unusual! And, to add to the… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty But Complete: 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
It’s a sad truth in the collector car world that cars of the ’40s and ’50s aren’t as popular as they used to be; it’s not surprising, as time always wins, but that doesn’t make it any easier to… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rockford Tribute: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Fictional private investigator Jim Rockford famously drove a series of gold Firebirds in James Garner’s popular TV series The Rockford Files, and the first of those Firebirds was a 1974 Esprit. I wouldn’t say Rockford tributes are coming out of… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary
Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the guest of honor was the Corvette. Four decades had passed since the badge first appeared, and the company decided to celebrate the milestone by releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. Our feature… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Four Door Performance: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
The fact that the Ford Taurus SHO isn’t more of a collector’s item is one of the more disappointing realities for me as someone who grew up ogling 90s-era performance cars. The SHO offered the rare combination of a… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
As-New Condition: 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4×4
Once a 4×4 SUV gets a few years under its belt, it is understandable if it looks a bit rough around the edges. However, this 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer is an exception to that rule. From its sparkling paint… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Minty Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge LiL’ Red Express
The Dodge Lil’ Red Express remains one of the most memorable pickup trucks made by any manufacturer, and for a short time in 1978, it was the fastest American-made vehicle from 0-100. That’s a major honor for any manufacture,… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Muscle Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
There was once a time when high performance was the preserve of muscle and pony cars. However, GMC proved that there were alternatives when it released the Syclone. It offered the versatility of a Pickup with acceleration that put… more»
