In 1973, the Eldorado series of Cadillac automobiles would surpass the 50,000-production mark, a new record for the nameplate. The Fleetwood Eldorado convertible would serve as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500 that year and 564 replicas… more»
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Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Lemon Twist 4-speed: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
When Plymouth introduced the third-generation Barracuda in 1970, the platform had changed from the A-body it had been riding on since 1964 to the E-body, which it shared with the Dodge Challenger through 1974. Chrysler offered these E-body vehicles… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
401 V8 Roller: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
When the AMX was born in 1968, it is was a GT-style, 2-seat version of the also-new Javelin and it gave American Motors something of a competitor to the Chevy Corvette. Sales were light, even by AMX standards, so… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
The Drinking Man’s Van: 1979 Ford Budweiser Van
This Bud’s for you – and this van is too, potentially, if you see it fit to drop $99,000 on it. What was once just an ordinary Ford Econoline is one of a scant few vans converted by a… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
SUV Survivor? 1989 Dodge Ramcharger 4X4
Not a Chevrolet Blazer and not a Ford Bronco but a 1989 Dodge Ramcharger AW 100. It’s always a treat to find a less common example from a marque that is continually overshadowed by its larger competitors. But Dodge… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Drop-Top Duo: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
When they entered the new compact car market in 1960, Chevrolet decided to be different. Rather than offer a shrunken version of their full-size cars, they went another route. Enter the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted, flat engine and… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Clean Low-Mile Barn Find 1951 Buick Special
Post-war United States saw the beginnings of ever-increasing vehicle sizes, chrome, highways, and luxury. A big, heavy, comfortable car was now solidly included in the idea of the American Dream, and General Motors was ready to fill that need… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner 1983 DeLorean DMC-12
John DeLorean was a rockstar. He spent a lot of time at GM and designed the Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Vega, and various mechanical bits for GM and Packard. He married a model, and we can’t talk… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Fuel Injected 327? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
A sharp-looking 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is always a great find. Some prefer the coupe, but without the remarkable styling statement of the ’63 split-window, buyers in ’64 seemed to prefer the convertible, such as today’s subject. This ‘Vette is… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Runs And Drives! 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire GT
What a sad case this rare 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire GT has become. This is a rare car – perhaps not super desirable, but rare – and it even still runs and drives. But years of neglect if not outright… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
23k Original Miles: 1991 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan
There’s no doubt that 1991 was quite a year. NASA fired the Hubble Telescope into orbit, the New York Giants won Super Bowl XXV, Tim Allen was keeping us all amused in “Home Improvement,” and Macaulay Culkin had been… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
UPDATE: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440
UPDATE 08/12/2021: It appears that the owner of this 1968 Plymouth GTX may have been the victim of a non-paying buyer. The previous listing for this classic shows that it sold for $26,850 after receiving 34 bids. However, it… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Take Your Pick: 1967 Mercury Comet Capri x 2
Tackling a project build will always involve making some choices. Some of these decisions can be pretty straightforward, while others can involve a degree of agonizing. For enthusiasts searching for a 1967 Mercury Comet Capri, the first choice they… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Collection: Nash and Hudson Metropolitan
When it comes to affordable project cars, they don’t come much cheaper than this collection of Nash (and Hudson) Metropolitans. Built in Britain, the car remained on sale between 1954 and 1962. By the standards of today, the Metropolitan… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Save or Salvage? 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
When it comes to project trucks and parts vehicles, you don’t expect to see a collector car in the mix. Then again, my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a collector car that was found in a junkyard, so… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
The accumulated cobwebs are a graphic indication that this American classic has not seen active service for many years. It is a highly desirable 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with a big-block/4-speed drivetrain that should make it a potent vehicle… more»
