While Henry Ford wasn’t keen to innovate beyond what he felt was the pinnacle of automotive achievement – the Model T – he was forced to reconsider due competitive pressures. His son Edsel and his dealers joined the clamor,… more»
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Apr 19, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
As the 1970s unfolded, sales of traditional American muscle cars began to taper off. Manufacturers faced the specter of trying to comply with emission regulations, while insurance companies made cars like this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner ruinously expensive to… more»
Apr 19, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
The word “legend” is one of the more overused in the classic world, with some people willing to attach the tag to almost any vehicle. However, few would argue that the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 deserves such recognition. Initially, a… more»
Apr 19, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Horse-Collar Grille! 1958 Edsel Citation Project
Sixty years after its demise, the Edsel is still considered the biggest financial failure of the U.S. auto industry. That’s because it’s said that Ford Motor Co. took it on the chin for as much as $350 million in… more»
Apr 19, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Big-Block Transplant: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala has led multiple lives, undergoing a color change and a couple of engine transplants. Many readers will agree that its latest iteration is the best, with stunning Blue paint and a big-block under the hood…. more»
440 Upgrade: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is a twice-stalled project needing someone to return it to its former glory. Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance, because it is rock-solid below the surface. Adding to its appeal is a previous… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Drive It Away: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Breezeway
Although it’s little more than a footnote in Ford Motor Company history, the “Breezeway” roof and opening rear window shown on this ’63 Mercury Monterey Custom didn’t suffer from a lack of trying. In terms of production cars, Mercury… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1970 Dodge W100 Power Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
With Dodge’s beautiful Sweptline box and single-eye (single headlight, one on each side) grille, this 1970 Dodge W100 Power Wagon looks like a great project pickup. A brochure for 1970 Dodge pickups says the Power Wagon 4×4 pickup is… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Last Year Classic: 1966 Rambler Classic 770
Rambler dropped the mid-level trim for its last version of the Classic in 1966, and this is the top-trim 770 model. It looks great in the photos, and yes, the wheels have been sandblasted and painted an AMC color…. more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Long Neglected: 1967 Pontiac GTO Coupe
The seller of this 1967 Pontiac GTO opens the listing with: “Car have been in the family since early 70s. Think the starts (sic) went bad and was parked.” Now that seems highly unusual – parking a GTO, for… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Q-Code 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Though we all strive for individuality, it’s a genetic certainty that we become to some extent like our parents. In my case, I wasn’t going to escape being a Mustang fan, as my mom and dad have owned at… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Same Owner 44 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, and Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. It rode on the same platform as Pontiac’s Grand Prix but also had a lot of visual cues… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rat Rod Pickup? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was one of two pickups offered during the 1950s-1970s, based on a car platform rather than a truck. The other was the Ford Ranchero (which stopped production in 1979, whereas the El Camino soldiered on… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
The seller of this 1969 Ford Mustang fastback tells potential buyers that this is a chance to restore and own the car of their dreams, and I certainly agree that a late-sixties Mach I is indeed a heavy-hitter among… more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
427 Big Block Wagon! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
A big block wagon with wood grain and shiny five-spoke wheels would have been the talk of the neighborhood in the ’70s, and this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate in Laramie, Wyoming will draw a crowd at any car show…. more»
Apr 18, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Notchback Coupe: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
If you wanted to build the ideal Fox body Ford Mustang, this might be the car you’d create if the local dealer was still selling them new. The notchback body style has taken off value-wise in recent years, far… more»
