Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»
American Classic Cars
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1975 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab
Though Ford’s series of light-duty pickup trucks, the F-Series, had been around since 1948, the F-100 was upgraded to the F-150 in 1975. That increased the basic truck’s payload capacity and the F-150 has dominated industry truck sales ever… more»
• For Sale • 35 Comments
Genuine Winters ZL-1: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Some classics possess the “wow” factor courtesy of exceptional preservation or a meticulous restoration, while others achieve it by virtue of their mechanical specifications. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably into the second category because its engine bay houses… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Put An LS In It Part II: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Like the famous background cry of “Play All Night” as heard on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1971 recording “At Fillmore East”, we still get suggestions of “Put an LS in it” anytime the question of a needed re-engine rears… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Recently Restored: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
With classic Pickups remaining a hot ticket in the market, it is common for the right vehicle to attract considerable attention. That makes this freshly restored 1972 Chevrolet K10 an interesting proposition. Following an unsuccessful auction, it was recently… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible
The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California. This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Yellowstone Park Bus: 1924 White 15-45 Touring
Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Much of its growth and success tracks with the advent of the automobile, which led to more visitors. Touring buses became popular in the early 20th… more»
• For Sale • 51 Comments
Stored For Years: 16K Mile 1977 Chevrolet Vega
“No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, you’ll have fun with a Vega. Because Vegas are just plain sporty, spunky, tough exciting cars. They give you the time of your life for a lot of years.” So… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Highly-Original Beige Beauty: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
“Remember, they are only original once.” That’s how the seller of this impressive Jeep ends his sales pitch. Sure, it’s a cliche, but to car nerds like me who love original, unmolested survivors, it’s a comment that won’t make me… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Acres of Studebaker Cars, Trucks, and Parts
If you drive up to Sonora, California, you’ll find a graveyard of nothing but Studebakers, largely from the 1950s and 1960s. The owner’s father began a love affair with the vehicles in 1959 and – since then – more… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Supercharged 289 V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The mid-’50s were a tumultuous time for Studebaker. It had employed deceptive terms to merge with Packard in 1954, an endeavor that shortly led to Packard’s complete demise without aiding Studebaker at all. While bad behavior from the C-suite… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Highly Original and Unique Styled: 1947 Hudson Pickup
When we think of classic pickup trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge are usually the first names that come to mind. However, there were a plethora of other manufacturers who tried their hand at producing these utilitarian workhorses. While it… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
There has long been debate about what the most significant post-war car produced by an American manufacturer was. Some will argue that the First Generation Mustang is worthy of the accolade, while others feel that the Corvair represents the… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Last Registered in 1990! 1979 Chevrolet Monza
Perhaps to redeem themselves from the troubles of the early 1970s Vega, Chevrolet rolled out the Monza in 1975. It was a sportier product based on the same platform and available in both coupe and hatchback formats. Badge-engineered versions… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Original Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Hiding in this garage is a classic carrying all the hallmarks of a car that has led a sheltered life. This 1963 Chevrolet Impala presents well at first glance, an impression heightened by the seller’s claim that it retains… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1987 Buick Grand National
Some classics invariably generate interest when they hit the market, and this 1987 Buick Grand National demonstrates that. It has received an incredible fifty-two bids, suggesting that people like what they see. However, the intense action leaves the current… more»
