While I’m doing this Ford thing today, let’s go from the grandeur of a ’36 DeLuxe Phaeton to the down-trodden of this 1935 Ford Model 48 pickup. This one is an outside find and is in need of some… more»
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Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Phaeton Fantastic! 1936 Ford DeLuxe Tourer
So what’s in a definition? My online dictionary defines Phaeton as follows: Phaeton [ˈfā(ə)t(ə)n] NOUN phaeton (noun) · phaetons (plural noun) historical, “a light, open four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage“. Now that we have that out of the way, we have… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Lost Show Car: Lil’ Louie 1921 Ford Hot Rod
Old hot rods never die, especially if their unique details and features somehow remain intact even after years of disassembly. Given the die-hards in this community, I’m never surprised to see a long-forgotten period build has been rescued, even… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve Camper Van: 1973 Dodge Tradesman 200
This sweet 1973 Dodge Tradesman 200 was converted to a camper early in its life and remains in surprisingly nice shape despite being a home on wheels. In addition to the well-preserved interior, the exterior decals are in outstanding… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Transit Survivor? 1934 Ford Bus
The economy was finally rebounding after the 1929 stock market crash. Ford would improve its position in the truck market by dropping its 4-cylinder engine for a V8 in 1934 and discontinuing the use of open cabs on their… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
If you worked at a Ford plant that built the new Mustang in 1964-66, you probably got as much overtime as you ever wanted to see. Nearly 1.3 million cars were built in 2 ½ years. Including this ’65… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Real Deal SS: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The Super Sport was born in 1961 as a performance option on the Impala. It required that one of Chevy’s bigger engines, the 348 of 409 V8, be ordered. By 1962, that requirement was lifted, and any Chevy engine… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3,161 Genuine Miles! 1981 DMC DeLorean
You have to wonder whether the DMC DeLorean would have generated as much interest today if it had been a massive sales success. The fact that it was a disaster on so many levels has seen the car find… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Custom Convertible: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
With such high production totals, there will inevitably be a few custom examples of the 1969 Camaro kicking around. Some of these can be pretty average, but the owner of this ’69 RS/SS Convertible has tackled his build as… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 50 Comments
The Pre GTO? 1963 Pontiac LeMans 326
It’s easy to understand how some assume that the Pontiac LeMans (and Tempest) got their start in 1964. Both are closely associated with the famous GTO, a Pontiac nameplate that tends to dominate discussions. But prior to ’64, there… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
454 Big Block: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Ask any Corvette enthusiast what their favorite year model or body style is and why and you’ll get a plethora of great answers. 1972 was the last C3 model to feature chrome bumpers in both the front and rear… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Worth Saving? 1970 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
Such a big car has an equally big desire, for me at least. I have loved this year Olds 98 for decades and have wanted one for that long. This obvious project car, a 1970 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe,… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
340 Four-Speed! 1970 Dodge Challenger
Looking mean, green, and ready for a fight, this 1970 Dodge Challenger in Warners, New York runs and drives “real good” according to the seller. As eagle-eyed readers might surmise from the “V8” badge, this Dodge left the factory… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean Driver: 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS
It’s not hard to understand the appeal of the Chevrolet Impala SS sedan, given its slightly sleepy personality and La-Z-Boy accommodations. The car combined a powerful drivetrain with sharp looks and surprisingly decent handling, all wrapped up in the… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
If you had moola in the mid-1980s you may have had or wanted a car like this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible, at least if you were looking for an American car. A black convertible with a red interior… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
350 V8 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
By 1969, the Chevy Camaro was in its third year in production – and would have a 15-month run as there were delays in getting the all-new 1970 models ready to build. The seller’s Camaro has the X44 code… more»
