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Air-Cooled Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair

The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car and sold 1.8 million copies over a 10-year span (1960 to 1969). And that despite a controversy with safety advocate Ralph Nader that led to declining demand after 1965. One of the… more»

383 V8 Project: 1967 Dodge Polara

The Space Race was on in the late 1950s, so U.S. automakers took advantage of that by giving some of their automobiles related names. Over at Ford, there was the Galaxie. At Chevrolet, the Nova soon appeared. And Dodge… more»

Story: Rare 348 Tri-Power 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Barn Find!

Just over 6 months ago, Hagerty Media introduced a new show called Driveway Finds, with each episode focusing on rescuing a neglected classic and bringing it back to life.  A notable recent discovery was this 1960 Chevrolet El Camino,… more»

1967 Plymouth Belvedere II 273 V8 3-Speed

Plymouth marketing literature sure touts the luxury that abounds in the Belvedere II, whether it’s a convertible, sedan, coupe, or wagon. There aren’t many features that most of us would call luxurious on this car, but it sure looks… more»

Rare 4-Speed Wagon: 1977 Plymouth Volare

Earlier this week, I was looking at an article about which automobiles are still available with a manual transmission in 2026, and sadly, it didn’t take very long to read from start to finish.  Shifting your own gears used… more»

377 Chevrolet Power! 1982 AMC Concord Station Wagon

As one of the top-selling AMC offerings between 1978 and 1983, there’s not exactly a shortage of Concord automobiles to choose from nowadays, although there probably aren’t too many buyers actively seeking one out.  However, I can certainly concur… more»

46K Miles? 1977 Plymouth Volare Premier Coupe

Having recently spent some time in the Palm Springs area, I can’t help but think of the Rat Pack and that whole era when I’m there. Dean Martin had two houses there, and he’s known for singing Volare, the… more»

440/4-Speed Beauty: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Five and a half decades have gone by exactly since the Fight of the Century and the opening of Walt Disney World, and as time continues to pass, fewer and fewer cars will still be out there that have… more»

Barn Find Update: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon

The seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat wagon for a friend who bought it in Maine in 2012, drove it 11,500 miles, and has had it stored at the seller’s house since 2016. He says it was a… more»

48k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Revivals are not a new automotive phenomenon. Oldsmobile proved this in 1983 when it launched the Hurst/Olds. The badge had disappeared at the end of 1979, but the company staged a last hurrah to satisfy buyer demand. This ’83… more»

5-Speed Project: 1991 Ford Mustang Convertible

Life getting away from us can have myriad impacts. We see our friends less often, we find it difficult to create opportunities for exercise. The project car almost inevitably gets put on ice. The seller of this 1991 Ford… more»

Nearly Showroom? 1995 Buick Roadmaster Nine-Seat Estate

Regular readers will undoubtedly know that classic Station Wagons hold a place close to my heart. However, I am a late convert who is guilty of ignoring these versatile vehicles for decades. Vans and SUVs have driven the domestic… more»

Rebuilt 350: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has been a treasured family member for over thirty years. During that time, the seller has invested plenty of hard-earned cash into this classic, with no aspect escaping their attention. With fresh paint, a new… more»

Stroked 351: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

We recently featured a 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 Tribute that had cost the seller $150,000 to create. This 1969 Mustang Convertible follows a similar philosophy, although this seller has “only” spent $70,000 on their build. It presents superbly, and… more»

Vintage Cayo Camper Included! 1970 Chevrolet Custom C20

As part of the C/K Series, the Chevrolet C20 began production in 1960. It was a ¾-ton pickup, while the C10 was the ½-ton variant. A prior owner decided to add a camper to the pickup, and chose one… more»

Weekend Warrior? 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Chevy Corvair went out not with a bang, but a whimper, in 1969. Demand had been falling since Ralph Nader took the car to task in the middle of the decade in his book, Unsafe at Any Speed…. more»