Even though the Ford Thunderbird started out in the mid-fifties as a sporty two-seater, it quickly grew to accommodate additional passengers and became billed as a personal luxury car. After ten successful generations followed by a five-year absence from… more»
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Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Ford Pinto Survivor
Chevrolet and Ford fielded entries in the subcompact market for the first time in 1971. Ford’s contender against the VW Beetle and other imports was the Pinto, which was in production for a full decade. The changes were few… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The Baby: 1949 Lincoln EL Four-Door Sedan
In the mid 1940s, Ford initiated a reorganization to address an increasingly competitive market. It formed Lincoln-Mercury into a separate division, which was akin to setting up a new business. Lincoln-Mercury sought its own dealerships, its own marketing, its… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
44k-Mile Award Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice, along with the rest of General Motors’ full-size cars, were downsized in 1977. The goal was to reduce weight so they could run on smaller engines and be more fuel-efficient. The resulting product was even roomier… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Thinning the Herd: 1965 Pontiac GTO
After a surprisingly popular launch in 1964, the GTO returned in 1965 with stacked headlights like the full-size cars offered by Pontiac. Muscle car mania was now “fully on” and GTO sales more than doubled from 32,000 to 75,000… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Badass Sleeper: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Broadly speaking, there are two types of surprises that life can spring on us; Unwanted and pleasant. This 1968 Plymouth Valiant undoubtedly falls into the second category, because its unassuming exterior hides what is a genuine sleeper. Its original… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
In the late 1960s, Plymouth fielded two mid-size muscle cars. The first, the GTX, was born in 1967 and was a premium-performance automobile. The second, the Road Runner, came along in 1968 to fit the needs of more budget-conscious… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Never This Nice: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
It seems the days of the sporty-but-cheap compact car are all but behind us, with the segment replaced by entry-level crossovers and a growing hybrid class. Both of those vehicle segments command a higher MSRP than a cheap runabout,… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Sleeper With 550+hp 440 V8! 1974 Dodge D-100
Dodge offered buyers quite a few engine options for its D-Series pickups, from a 170-cu.in. slant-six to a 426 Hemi and everything in between. I know what most of us would want, at least for a weekend truck and… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1970 Chevrolet Blazer Project
It’s no secret that K5 Blazers are booming right now. Their popularity is increasing and their prices are skyrocketing. They are large and gritty and everyone wants to get their hands on one. The mileage on the example at… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1952 Dodge M37 Truck Survivor
The Dodge M37 was an American military vehicle that was used during WWII. With a 3/4 ton capacity and 4-wheel drive, they are capable haulers. The example at hand appears to be largely original and very rugged. Its mileage… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Diesel Tractor Project: 1970 Diamond Reo C114
Diamond Reo Trucks was a heavy-duty truck manufacturer with various models sold between 1967 and 2013 (when the company folded). The C114 was one of their over-the-road tractors and this one from 1970 has at least 123,000 miles and… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Fresh Frame-Off: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The SS 396 became so popular with muscle car buyers that Chevrolet promoted it to series status in 1966 within the Chevelle lineup. Nearly 67,000 copies left the factory as Sport Coupes that year, plus another 5,000 as convertibles…. more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I
Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
76k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible
1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertibles dotted the streets in the ’90s and represented a hip and youthful spirit. The same model a year prior was selected as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. This example is said… more»
