When I was ten, my dad purchased a new Ruby Red 1965 VW Beetle from Crater Motor Company in Petersburg, Virginia. (Civil War buffs will know why the dealer chose that particular name.) Even though my dad served in… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1987 Chevrolet S-10 4×4 5-Speed
Looking like it’s right out of a brochure, this 1987 Chevrolet S-10 4×4 pickup has some nice features. The most desirable feature may be its 4WD. Winter or summer, if you’re going off-road or just trying to stay on… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Aluminum Head L89 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When scouting around for a Corvette project, a first-year C3 is always a fun choice to consider, especially when it was born with a big block. When you dig a little deeper and find out the original engine is… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Old School Luxury: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
The Chrysler Fifth Avenue was a more luxurious version of the Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Gran Fury in the 1980s. It rode on the aging M-body platform that relied on rear-wheel drive for part of its engineering. Across nine… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Original Survivor: 1970 Ford Torino GT
UPDATE: 06/15/2024: We have had a few recent cases where sellers haven’t tasted success on their first attempt to find a new home for their beloved classic. This 1970 Ford Torino GT is a perfect example because it failed… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Factory Luggage Included: 1982 Porsche 928 Weissach Edition
What does it say about a certain era of car buyers that they were swayed into buying a car due to special trim and colors? It seems like the 1980s represented the peak period of manufacturers attempting to entice… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare Z24: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier
Have you ever noticed that certain cars just seem to have disappeared from existence after years of seemingly being everywhere? This is a phenomenon that seemingly happens to econoboxes more than any other vehicle demographic, likely owing to the… more»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Triple-Black Treat: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Muscle cars are, by their very nature, bold and aggressive beasts. However, they can become intimidating if an owner selects an appropriate paint and trim combination. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile 442. It isn’t an original… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
440/4-Speed: 1968 Plymouth GTX
The muscle car war was in full swing by the late 1960s, and every manufacturer seemed to want a slice of the action. Plymouth took a two-pronged attack into battle with its Road Runner and GTX models. It designed… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original 427: Restored 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics seem to tick every box enthusiasts might want as they seek something desirable to add to their garage. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. It is a recently restored vehicle featuring its original big-block… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
68K Mile 4 Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Chevrolet hit a home run with the Chevelle. It sold not in the thousands but in the hundreds of thousands every year. Then came the Colonnade body style. It was bigger and heavier but, to many, it still looked… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Good Body: 1970 Ford Bronco
First Generation Ford Broncos are renowned for two main attributes. Good examples command stratospheric values in the classic market. However, they also possess a reputation for being consumed by significant rust problems. Many owners have spent thousands of hours… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Paddy Wagon Project: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon
“Paddy wagons” have been used for ages by police to transport groups of prisoners. They were especially visible in the 1930s during Prohibition when the cops were conducting raids on establishments selling illegal hooch. The suspects would be rounded… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Everyone remembers the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, the “sport wagon” in production from 1955 to 1957. And some will recall that Pontiac offered a similar product called the Star Chief Custom Safari. But who remembers that Pontiac also sold… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor! 1974 Plymouth Satellite
The Satellite began as an upscale version of the mid-size Belvedere and would replace that nameplate after 1970. The cars were designed in 1971, and the two-door models had unique sheet metal compared to the four-door sedans and wagons…. more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Owned 41 Years: 1978 Dodge Magnum XE 360 V8
It would have been a different show if Tom Selleck’s character, Thomas Magnum, had driven a brown (Sable Tan Sunfire Metallic) Dodge Magnum on Magnum P.I. rather than a red Ferrari 308. Ok, so maybe it wouldn’t have been… more»
