As successful as the Chevy Corvette is today, many forget it had a rocky start. Only 300 copies were produced in 1953, followed by 3,640 in 1954 and just 700 copies in 1955. Fortunately, the numbers bounced back after… more»
American Classic Cars
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Two for One! 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruisers
Between 1964-72, the Vista Cruiser was a high-end station wagon wearing Cutlass Supreme trim. These wagons had fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights over the second-row seating area with sun visors for said passengers, and a raised roof behind the skylight, and… more»
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Wrecked Exotic: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
This 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is a major project car, having been heavily damaged at a track event and left to roll around on a dolly ever since. You may ask why it makes sense to repair a car… more»
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
34K Original Miles: 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado
While the Oldsmobiles of the early 1980s are generally not sought after cars, this extremely clean 1984 Toronado throws that tendency out the window. This example is a low mileage specimen that’s clearly been loved, but more importantly, it… more»
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Buick Reatta
The pages of the automotive history books are littered with examples of cars that manufacturers have produced to serve as a “halo” model. Some of these vehicles capture the public’s imagination and sell in significant numbers. A perfect example… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • Auctions • 19 Comments
More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic
Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mountain Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible
By 1970, the Mustang was in its sixth year of production, yet it was still outselling everyone else in the “pony car” category. Because the car had received a facelift in the prior year, ’70 models were minimally changed… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Skybird Special Edition: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
In 1977, the same year that the macho-image Trans Am appeared in the first Smokey and the Bandit movie, Pontiac cooked up another edition that would appeal to the opposite spectrum. The Skybird was an appearance package that came… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Original Powertrain! 1970 Mustang Boss 302
Finishing another enthusiast’s restoration calls for patience and extreme vehicle-specific knowledge. Any meticulous mechanic can document their project’s tear-down and properly re-assemble it. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Goodyear, Arizona requires a buyer who either A. already… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
29k Mile Survivor: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Dodge intended for the Magnum to appeal to buyers who grew up around muscle cars but ran just two years (1978-79) before discontinuing it. In the first year, you could get up to a 440 cubic inch V8 in… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Tiny Classic: 1939 American Bantam Deluxe Coupe
In the automotive world, timing can be everything. Ford got it right when it unveiled the original Mustang because it was a carefree car that was ideal for the swinging sixties. The 1939 American Bantam sat at the other… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1987 Cadillac DeVille
For quite a few years – up until just recently, really – this era of Cadillac product was quite forgettable. The Malaise era wasn’t kind of the domestic automakers, but it was seemingly particularly cruel to large luxury vehicles… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Road Trip Machine: 1977 Chevrolet G10
This is one of my favorite eBay listings this year, featuring a 1977 Chevrolet G10 van that was clearly the previous owner’s road-trip machine for many years prior to its retirement. The G10 is a rare bird not only… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Updated V8: 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye
In its original guise, this 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye would have offered its owner performance that was pretty respectable. Today, this car pushes that up a notch or three thanks to the updated motor hiding under the hood. Its… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 427/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Classic cars can come in many forms. Some of them can be pretty meek and mild. Then you have cars like this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. If your passion was to go fast in a straight line, this was about… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some people will struggle to balance their desire to own a spotless classic car with their inability to tackle a project build. There can be many reasons why such a build isn’t viable, and for those people, vehicles like… more»
