Big-Block Project: 1968 (?) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Hiding in this shed is a classic that is both a promising project and a mystery machine. The seller advertises this Corvette Convertible as a 1968 model, although there are indications that the model year may be incorrect. Only… more»

Mechanically Restored: 1958 Ford Ranch Wagon

As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»

Two Door Cool: 1953 Plymouth Suburban Wagon

In today’s world, a two-door station wagon seems like an oddity. Actually, a station wagon, in general, is an oddity today, at least in the U.S. But there was a time when a two-door, long-roof was part of just… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1962 Dodge Dart 440 Drop-Top

Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car in the 1960s and 1970s. However, from 1960 to 1962, it was a full-size offering, including the only time the name appeared on a B-body product (1962). The seller… more»

It’s Really A Gran Coupe! 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

When an enthusiast’s vision is to turn an auto into a clone, I’m generally supportive of the idea, as my thoughts are that if it’s your car, you’ve got the right to do whatever you want with it.  However,… more»

$850 With Helmet: 1970 Moto-Ski Zephyr

This 1970 Moto-Ski Zephyr 317 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Schenectady, NY, and they’re asking $850. It’s also listed here on craigslist in NY. Here is the original Facebook listing, and here is the original craigslist ad. How’s… more»

38k Mile Survivor: 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe

By 1976, the Pontiac LeMans was nearing the end of its fourth-generation life cycle, but the design team was still busy working on making it more modern-looking by adding four rectangular headlights and an upgraded grille up front.  The… more»

3rd-generation Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet joined the personal luxury market in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. Riding on the same modified A-body platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, the new Chevy also borrowed some styling cues from the Chevy Chevelle (IMO). All of… more»

LT1 Powered Luxury Sedan: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

Dating all the way back to 1936, the Roadmaster was an on-again, off-again offering from Buick, with the moniker taking a more than three-decade break before returning for a final run lasting between 1991 and 1996.  Now riding on… more»

371-Powered Beauty: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Hardtop

When the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1949 model, it quickly became one of the brand’s most popular autos, offering a combination of stylish looks plus an exceptionally high level of performance for the period.  Known as the… more»

Nice Older Restoration: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible

Everyone knows that you don’t start noticing things until you start noticing them; for example, a recent encounter with a reasonably priced 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible for sale on the side of the road about twenty miles from my… more»

Koenig Specials Movie Car: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

If you were old enough in the 1970s and 80s to observe some aspects of European tuning car culture, you would inevitably have been exposed to the likes of highly modified cars known as  Koenig Specials. These vehicles were… more»

Early Grader! 1937 Caterpillar No. 10 Auto Patrol

Time to wax poetic about one of my favorite topics: construction equipment. Not only is the history of these machines intimately entwined with human progress, but learning how the first guy came up with the first forklift, grader, excavator,… more»

One Owner, Low Miles: 1966 Chrysler 300

The Chrysler Letter-Series was launched in 1955 as a performance luxury car. It was produced through 1965 in relatively low numbers, with the suffix changing from year to year (ex., 300-C, 300-D, etc.). To give buyers a slightly less… more»

400-Equipped: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba

After a tentative start, the American Personal Luxury Car market segment developed strength during the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers seeking a suitable candidate were spoiled for choice, with this 1978 Chrysler Cordoba a strong contender for those with Mopar… more»

Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project

Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»

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