The Mercury Cougar is one of the more recognized nameplates in automotive history, and for many of us, it checks a few different boxes: it could be a powerful grand touring coupe, or it could be a factory modified… more»
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Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
The Imperial became Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1926. For most of its life, it was in third place in luxury car sales behind Cadillac and Lincoln. To help balance the playing field, Chrysler spun the Imperial off as its… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Limited Production: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
The Reatta was a “halo” car for Buick in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built at the same time as the Cadillac Allante, it was a 2-seat grand touring machine with a transverse V6 engine borrowed from the… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Better To Pass? 1975 455 HO Pontiac Trans Am
The 1970s Trans Am market has not cooled, and most auctions nowadays feature a few such cars, all shiny and new-looking. One day, everyone with nostalgia for these will have one, but we’re not there yet, so cars of… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stalled California Project: Jeep J-10 4X4
It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Non-Running Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Collector cars can be found in some unique places. For example, this ’62 T-Bird convertible is being sold by the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Surrounded by donated trinkets, housewares, and a moped or two, the Bullet Bird… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Future Classic? 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
Anyone of a certain age will recall Ricardo Montalbán, in his resonant accent, reminding us of the Chrysler Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leather” upholstery. But before Montalbán serenaded us, Chrysler had introduced the Cordoba as a Spring Special trim version… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Genuine Barn Find: 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport
This 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport seems to prove that the supply of interesting and promising barn finds isn’t drying up. It recently emerged from a Nebraska barn and hasn’t suffered unduly from its prolonged hibernation. It needs… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Modern Replica: 1937 Cord 812S Drop-Top
The original Cord was an innovative front-wheel drive automobile that was only offered for two years. The 810 debuted in 1936 and the similar 812 in 1937. Cord folded its tent after fewer than 3,000 of the vehicles were… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Much Recent Work: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Purchasing a classic can sometimes be a lucky dip, with buyers often unsure about the overall health of the vehicle they are considering. However, there seem to be no such questions hanging over this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Replacement 455 V8: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was not Oldsmobile’s only mid-size muscle car. Sporadically from 1968 to 1984, Olds partnered with Hurst Performance to produce a limited-edition car with both Olds and Hurst goodies. Such was the case in 1975 when… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Luxury: 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe
In 1955, Chrysler decided to tackle Ford and General Motors head-on when it transitioned its Imperial from a model to a standalone marque. Designed to compete with Lincoln and Cadillac in the prestige market, the Imperial set the benchmark… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Original 400: 1979 Ford Bronco Custom
After the relatively disappointing sales results posted by the First Generation Bronco, the 1979 tally must have brought a smile to the faces of Ford Executives. An increase of 400% over the best figure mustered by its processor confirmed… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hemi Drop-Top! 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived on the scene in 1970, the last of the “pony cars” to come to market. It ran for five years until demand for the Challenger (and the similar Plymouth Barracuda) had run its course. This… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One-Owner Garage Find: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane debuted in 1955 as the top-of-the-line mainstream Ford product. Its name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, Fair Lane. It held Ford’s top spot until the Galaxie came along in 1959. Then in 1962, Ford… more»
