The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
In 1967 only about 5000 Ford Galaxie convertibles were produced. The Xl trim level was a mid-level option and featured upgraded styling and bucket seats. These cars are huge and hip and clean versions with the convertible option often… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Two-Tone 1981 Mercedes Benz 300TD
Mercedes diesel wagons are just about as cool as they get. Mercedes Benz introduced the W123 in 1976. It was offered as a 2-door sedan or a coupe. In ’78, the company introduced the wagon platform, which was extremely… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fit For A King? 1963 Imperial LeBaron
I suppose if you were ChryCo’s darling race car driver and you wanted to keep up appearances on and off the track, your overlord would want to assist that said driver in always looking his best. And, one way… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1968 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon V6
Soft top or hard top: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous roof leakage, or… just go with a hard top. To paraphrase Shakespeare. I believe this color… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
SS396 Truck? 1969 Chevrolet C-10
This! This 1969 big-block powered, short-bed “Action Line” Chevrolet pickup truck is the hot ticket with collectors today. It’s not in Chevelle SS396 territory – those have hit astronomical price levels these days, and that’s one of the reasons… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Restored Woodie: 1953 Mercury Monterey
The Monterey was Mercury’s entry-point full-size product throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and into the 1970s. Station wagons were part of the mix, but after 1951 the true wood-bodied versions (aka “woodies”) were a thing of the past. Too expensive… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Nova Project
Chevrolet’s compact, the Nova, was going into its 10th year of production in 1971. It was virtually unchanged visually from the 1970 models, which might explain why sales were off by 37% (there also may have been a GM… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V6 Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Talk about perfect timing. Ford reinvented its once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. It had become big and bloated, and sales were way off. So, they went the route of a smaller economy car – just as the OPEC… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Family Owned: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
I’m happy to be non-denominational in my love of old cars. My collection includes at least one car from each of the Big Three, and I can honestly say that I’m not a Ford guy, a GM guy, or… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Muscle Truck Project: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Dodge experimented with some performance pickup trucks in the 1970s and the most notable may be the 1978-79 Lil’ Red Express. They were built without catalytic converters (at first) using police interceptor V8 engines, making them the fastest things… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
First-Year Survivor: 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
I hope you’re sitting down, I’m about to refer to this 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout as a beautiful example! I know, most of you just rolled your eyes but there it is, it’s out there and let the chips… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbo Convertible: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron
It’s fascinating to me to see the vehicles people put away for a rainy day, or more accurately, never drove in the rain. When such vehicles were new, there was a moment when the first owner, and possibly the… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rusty but Cheap! 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
How much was the cheapest car you have seen in the last year? This 1978 AMC Pacer wagon is advertised for just $1800 here on craigslist, and it’s waiting in Omaha, Nebraska for a new owner. It’s almost weird… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Amphibian Green Beauty: 1939 Plymouth Tudor Sedan
Innovation came in fits and starts in the early days of the automobile. However, a changing world necessitated automobile advancements that would make them more like the cars we see today than the horse-drawn vehicles they were based on. … more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Toyotamino? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 1 of 1
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle was quite popular when introduced in 1964 and it went on to sell 447,000 units in the 1966 model year alone. But none of them were like this one: either a 2-door station wagon or an… more»
