NOVA, also known as Nova, Omega, Ventura, and Apollo as all four GM divisions tried to get in on the X-car act that was the sole province, initially, of the Chevrolet Nova. For ’73, Oldsmobile tossed in its entry… more»
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Sep 1, 2021 • Events • 11 Comments
The 2021 Trans Am Nationals In Dayton Ohio
For the past 35 years, Trans Am enthusiasts have been gathering in Dayton, Ohio to celebrate one of the best muscle cars ever produced. This year there were 493 Pontiac Trans Ams, Firebirds, and Formulas representing the complete history… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Fiberglass Rarity: 1956 La Dawri Conquest Project
La Dawri Coachcraft was a maker of fiberglass sports car bodies, including the Conquest (aka Cavalier). You could think of them as a kit car, but if you bought one, all you got was the body. The company began… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stately Survivor: 1934 Lincoln KB 7-Passenger Sedan
In 1934, FoMoCo had a very attractively styled lineup following a 1932 refresh, and Lincoln in particular benefited from the sweeping style thanks in part to longer body lines. Just take a look at this feature car, a 1934… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
390-Powered 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Survivor
The Galaxie 500 was the mainstay of the Ford lineup for much of the 1960s. That is until the Mustang came along in 1965, but it targeted different buyers. Though the introduction of the luxury LTD (also in ’65)… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 199 Comments
UPDATE! Can You ID This Small 1948 Roadster?
UPDATE – When we posted this mystery roadster, we had no idea what the response would be like. Well, it turned out to be one of the most interesting comment threads we’ve had in a while. Some of you… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
454 Powered Dually: 1975 Chevrolet C30
I’ve written previously about how some classic vehicles have a sense of presence, but this 1975 Chevrolet C30 “Dually” probably takes that to the next level. It seamlessly combines spotless presentation with an almost imposing appearance, but its beauty… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Turbo Luxury! 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
Among ’80s Buicks, “T-Type” meant luxury combined with sportiness and usually (but not always) high-tech turbocharged power. Buick made just over 1000 Riviera T-Types in ’85, and this turbocharged 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type is one of them. The mostly-complete… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Stored 15 Years: 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood
Other than the Series 75 limousine, you couldn’t get a 1964 Cadillac any bigger or more opulent than the Fleetwood Series 60 Special. It was a large, 4-door hardtop that measured more than 18 feet in length with a… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Lap of Luxury: 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Life can be hectic, and at some point, we all need that circuit breaker. We crave that moment when we can step back from the hustle-and-bustle of our daily existence to draw breath and recharge our batteries. For some,… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fancy Field Find: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
The luxurious Ford Thunderbird continued its growth spurt in the late 1960s and the most popular model in 1969 was the Tudor Landau with its expansive blind quarter roofline. It accounted for more than half of Thunderbird production that… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
350 V8 With Mods: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
From the time the Impala joined the Chevy line-up in the late 1950s, it would be the car maker’s biggest seller for years to come. Its combination of good looks, creature comforts, and – in some cases – performance… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Roadster: 1983 Blakely Bernardi
The Blakely Bernardi was a kit car produced by Blakely Auto Works out of Princeton, Wisconsin in the 1980s. While other models were available, this one was named after Enrico Bernardi, the Italian inventor of the gasoline internal combustion… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
74k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang Convertible
When Ford introduced the Fox-Body Mustang in 1979, they envisaged that its production run would reach the mid-1980s. Instead, the model soldiered on until 1993, significantly exceeding those initial expectations. Today, Fox-Bodies, especially later editions, are commanding healthy figures… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Plum Crazy Project: Charred 1970 Dodge Challenger
Back in the day, Plymouth and Dodge vied with each other in a tit-for-tat model line-up, i.e. Plymouth Road Runner/Dodge Super Bee; Plymouth Duster/Dodge Demon; AAR ‘Cuda/Challenger T/A, etc. Well, the beat goes on, even in the afterlife. Roadkill… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Displayed At 1953 Concours: 1948 Crosley Race Car
Crosley was a small, independent American car builder from 1939-52. Their products were all subcompacts, almost microcars in some cases. During World War II, their production was diverted to making Jeep-like vehicles for military use. This 1948 Crosley is… more»
