While many manufacturers produced military vehicles during WWII – Jeep, Ford, Studebaker, Dodge – Dodge was the first to mass produce a civilian version of its four-wheel drive three-quarter-ton WC truck. The new truck was a response to the… more»
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Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Copart Find: 1967 Austin Healey 3000
It’s been a good while since we’ve seen a classic or sports model appear at the local salvage auction, so if you’ve been hoping to find gold in the Copart lanes, here’s a potential opportunity. This 1967 Austin Healey… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Well Sorted Driver: 1989 Bentley Turbo R
While it’s easy to think of nearly any Bentley sedan as solely a luxury car, the truth of the matter is that the Bentley Turbo R was a super sedan of the 80s and one that was intended to… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Turbocharged Project: 1983 Buick Regal T-Type
If you went to your local Buick dealer in the 1980s to check out their mid-size cars (like the Regal), they gave you several performance-related choices. They included the T-Type, Turbo T, and the grandaddy of the bunch, the… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
Some classics pose a challenge as potential buyers consider whether preservation or restoration is appropriate. Such is the case with this 1969 Ford Bronco. It features a few aftermarket upgrades, but reversing them might be worthwhile because it is… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restoration Required: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This garage contains an American classic that requires love. This 1969 Chevelle Malibu is an original survivor that appears to be a sound project candidate. The biggest question is whether faithful restoration is the right approach or if an… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Garage Find: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Lee Iacocca was a flawed genius. The man credited with the success of the First Generation Mustang and the ability to drag Chrysler from the financial quicksand with the K-Car Platform viewed the car sitting in this garage as… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Flood Victim: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette sales were in a holding pattern in 1961, unable to crack the 11,000 mark (but close). The most noticeable changes were to the rear styling which included four taillights as the Corvette’s signature going forward. This otherwise… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
A known ownership history is desirable with any classic, and this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon ticks that box. The seller is the car’s second owner, purchasing it from the original owner after it had spent over twenty years buried… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Italian Roadster Collection: Fiat 850 Spiders
The seller of this collection of Fiat 850 Spiders clearly has a thing for this cheap and cheer rear-engined convertible, with three cars up for grabs as part of a wind-down of his hobby. The listing notes that the… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Crew Cab: 1970 Dodge Power Wagon
One of the more intriguing segments of collector vehicles are old-school pickup trucks with four full doors. Sure, these days we take it for granted that every full-size truck should have room for a small family inside, but that… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Recent Repaint: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood
The Chevrolet Corvair was a walk on the wild side for GM. For one thing, its engine hung out in back, the way back. For another, it was air-cooled. The car had a monocoque body, and independent suspension at… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Combo: 1984 Ford E-Series Half-Ton 351 CID V8 4×4
Here on eBay in a no reserve auction is a well-optioned half-ton 1984 Ford Econoline, bid to $6585 and located in Moreno Valley, California. While the Econoline was produced by the millions, this one is a cut above, with… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Proper British Motoring: 1958 Morgan 4/4 Series Two
If you pay attention to any of the chatter on websites that discuss automobiles, one of the biggest complaints is that cars all look the same now. While a lot of that is due to draconian fuel mileage standards,… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Swan Song: 1957 Nash Ambassador (1 of 608)
Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motor Car merged in 1954 to form American Motors and the former brands would remain in play through the 1957 model year. Before the merger and for two decades afterward the Ambassador would serve as the… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Fabulous Fairlane 500: 1958 Ford Club Sedan
You know, I think the 1958 Ford gets short shrift. The ’58 Chevrolet has a devoted following today, but it didn’t for years as it was considered overwrought and too often compared to its predecessor, the ’57. And, well… more»
