Lincoln used the Town Car name for a long time, first as a trim level and then as a dedicated model. When it became its own model in 1981, it proved to be one of Lincoln’s best sellers, and… more»
American Classic Cars
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mostly Original 1970 Dodge Charger 500
After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
440 Transplant – 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Dog dish hub caps on black steelies give a stealthy look to this drop-top Dodge. The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in Pottstown, Pennsylvania left the factory with a 318 Polysphere and now packs a 440 and a strip-oriented… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
16k Miles? 1942 Chrysler C-34 Royal Sedan
Diehard automotive historians will, in spite of themselves, always be fascinated by cars of the 1942 model year. The circumstances behind their rarity casts a pall over their study, but they also engender some patriotic pride, because industrial cities… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Stick Shift: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The 1961 Chrysler 300G is a rare classic, with only around 1,616 of these luxurious and potent vehicles rolling off the line. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this stunning example because… more»
Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Three-on-the-Tree: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
Near the California border in Pahrump, Nevada, you’ll find a car for sale that may be utterly unique in the world today. Not only is it a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan with its swoopy fastback styling, but it… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two-Owner 1978 Ford F150 Ranger
The F-series is America’s best-selling vehicle, with a history stretching back to 1948. This 1978 F150, for sale here on eBay at $19,900 or best offer, hails from the sixth generation launched in 1973, just after the oil crisis…. more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
250-Six Three-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet C10
Chevrolet offered its first truck in 1918, 50 years before this example was made. The company offered an anniversary edition, but this 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup isn’t one of them, as they were gold and white. This one looks… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Only Two-Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet didn’t invent the mid-size automobile but likely executed it better than anyone else. We’re talking about the Chevelle and its better-equipped model, the Malibu. In 1970, the GM division produced more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes like the… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Owner Drop-Top Driver: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
This ’64 Bonnie Convertible brings back childhood memories. The closest I got to owning one came courtesy of an AMT scale model kit. I received a ’64 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible model for my ninth birthday (the colorful box had… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Honest 1963 Plymouth Valiant is Ready to Go
As the serial owner of several second-generation (1963-1966) A-body Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiants—bought running for as little as $50—I can attest to the sterling integrity of the breed, especially when powered, as this one is, by the trusty… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
39k-Mile Drop-Top: 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was the company’s largest and most luxurious product, competing alongside the Buick Electra 225, Pontiac Bonneville, and (to a lesser extent) the Cadillac deVille. Built from 1952 to 1996, it was one of GM’s… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
38k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird?
Just from the lead photo, some of our readers with extensive T-Bird knowledge and a keen eye may have already spotted a blunder made by the seller of this Ford Thunderbird. The seventh-generation cars had a relatively short run,… more»
