For five years in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass would be the best-selling car in America. Quite an accomplishment for an automobile that began as a compact (F-85) in the early 1960s. By 1968 and the third… more»
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Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Fully Restored Drop-Top: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevy Impala would be an addition for 1958 as the top option on the Bel Air series. However, it was only offered as a hardtop or convertible before it expanded to other body styles the next year, knocking… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
428 Super Cobra Jet! 1969 Shelby GT500
This 1969 Shelby GT500 may or may not have spent time in a barn before its restoration in 2015, but few of our readers would kick it out of their barn or garage or carport. Up for auction here… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • Stories • 38 Comments
Gonna Need a Bigger Barn: B17 Bomber Restoration!
It’s one thing to start an ambitious restoration project; it’s another thing to have to find a building large enough to house said project before you ever turn a wrench. For those of us who like big undertakings, restoration… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Beautifully Original! 1951 Kaiser Deluxe
We’ve already covered a 1951 Kaiser Deluxe this week but it was a long-term stored car and in pretty ratty shape with an enormous pair of holes in the passenger side quarter panel. And sometimes when you spy a… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
C3 Big Block Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s not every day you get the chance to meet your heroes, but in the case of one Motor Trend editor, he was tipped off to a garage find Corvette that had just been discovered and was able to… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO
With the legendary status that it has developed, it is never a surprise to find that virtually any Pontiac GTO will attract strong interest when it is listed for sale. That is the case with this 1967 model because… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original 327: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
I can think of plenty of reasons why buying a project car like this 1967 Camaro Convertible could be a wise move. It is a complete classic that runs and drives. The engine bay features its original V8, and… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
427 V8 4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala Super Sport would continue its popularity in 1966, with more than 119,000 copies produced that year. The 427 cubic inch V8 was new mid-season, and this coupe appears to have one paired with a 4-speed manual. The… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal
1985 doesn’t seem like it was that long ago to those of us who were in our teens or older back then, but to anyone under 40 it probably seems like a prehistoric era. Almost prehistoric itself being the… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
6,500 Original Miles: 1990 Buick Reatta
The Buick Reatta remains one of the more intriguing options for a modern-day collector car that won’t break the bank, even if its true appeal as a second- or third-car is a bit misunderstood at the moment. Most car… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Project Or Parts? 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
Affordable project cars will generally involve a trade-off for potential buyers. An owner might offer a classic at a rock-bottom price, but the lower the price, the more work the buyer will generally face to whip that car back… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Death’s Personal Ride: Custom 1953 Cadillac Hearse
Cadillac, once the standard of the world. They’ve been making expensive, luxurious, and flashy cars since they started as a company. Lately, with the advent of their V performance sub-brand, they’ve embraced the nature of the powerful V-8 engines… more»
Jul 30, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Retired Patrol Car: 1988 Ford Mustang SSP
The Special Service Package or SSP is a lightweight police package based on the Fox-body Ford Mustang between 1982-93. It was produced to give law enforcement faster, more nimble cars to supplement their department fleets. This 1988 example was… more»
Jul 30, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One-Year Option! 1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE
The one-year-only 1970 Challenger RT/SE may not be everyone’s idea of the ultimate E-body, but it certainly ranks high on the list. While other years offered many options that could be piled on the R/T, only 1970 offered both… more»
Jul 30, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Period Correct Lead Sled! 1950 Mercury Coupe
“Where were you in ’62?” as the tagline for 1973’s film American Grafitti asked. Well, I was hardly a Pharoah or in a car club, and not nearly old enough to drive. But I do remember slammed Mercury’s from… more»
