1912 was a busy year: the Republic of China was established, the Titanic sank, and the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Another big event for some of us is that in 1912, the first slot car and track were… more»
American Classic Cars
Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Crusty Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
Both the LeMans and GTO were big mid-size sellers for Pontiac in the late 1960s. So, the GM division went one step further by creating the LeMans Sport in 1970-72, something of a cross between the two. It came… more»
Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare AstroRoof: 1987 Buick Grand National
The Buick Grand National is undoubtedly a sought-after American classic, and even if you felt like it had reached peak popularity a few years ago, listings like this one reveal it’s still going strong. Of course, this particular Grand… more»
Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»
Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve! 1947 Chrysler New Yorker Highlander Convertible Barn Find
Reading between the lines, this New Yorker Highlander convertible may be a one-family car. The seller notes that it has covered only 66k miles since new, and that it is being sold to settle an estate. It was stored… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Original Tires! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is undoubtedly the case with the above image of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the sign leaning against the front wheel that is key because… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
400-Equipped: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Some cars can spring a surprise, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1971 Dodge Challenger. It has avoided most of the rust problems that often plague these classics. Its upgraded 400ci V8 runs nicely, the rest of the… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big-Block Classified Find: 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod
Few things are sadder than a project build that stalls when the owner passes away before their dream comes to fruition. Such is the story of this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. The owner planned a full-blown Restomod build, slotting a… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Highly Original, 26k-Mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
If you were around and following the auto industry in the early 1980’s, you remember what buzz the Chrysler Lebaron convertible made when it was introduced for the 1982 model year. I do. After all, hadn’t Detroit supposedly made… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Preserved Nite Edition: 1992 Ford F-150
Is there a point in which a special edition that is entirely cosmetic in nature is considered cool enough to be worth more than the standard model? We often poke some fun at cars and trucks that get a… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stalled Ragtop Project: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Introduced in 1954, the Star Chief was sandwiched between the basic Chieftain and snappier Bonneville (which usually rode on a longer wheelbase) for most of its life. This 1957 convertible is one of only two drop-tops offered by Pontiac… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
T-Type Spec: 1986 Buick Somerset
These days, with the prevalence of online auctions, it’s not hard to find a digital paper trail for cars that appear for sale on different platforms. This 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type is likely one of the cleanest examples left… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Stored 22 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air
With a redesign in 1961, the styling of Chevrolet’s full-size cars was more mainstream. For example, the “batwings” that characterized the 1959-60 Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models were gone. This ’61 Chevy is the mid-range Bel Air that… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn-Parked since 2009 – 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL
Ford’s mid-year addition of a fastback to the popular Galaxie full-sized coupe in model year 1963 targeted the ovals of NASCAR with its slippery shape, and this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL in Tooele, Utah gave its owner a transfusion… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
With the 1963 Split Window Coupe having achieved the status as one of the most iconic Corvettes of all time, there’s literally no such thing as an undesirable example, with nice drivers easily fetching more than $100k consistently. This… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Luxury Drop-Top: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible demonstrates that we can come pretty close. It offers a luxurious motoring experience with the top raised, but the exhilaration of wind-in-the-hair motoring… more»
