455 V8 Rare Color: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s muscle car craze was the 442 (or 4-4-2). The accepted explanation for the name is that it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The seller’s 1969 edition may be rare… more»

One Owner Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang

From the moment that Ford introduced the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair in 1964, the assembly lines didn’t get a break for several years. That’s because more than 1.2 million of them were built and sold between… more»

Low Miles and No Reserve: 1973 Imperial LeBaron

The Imperial is a bit confusing regarding its historical spot in the marketplace, as the car began life almost a century ago as the top dog in Chrysler’s lineup but by the mid-fifties the corporation felt it would be… more»

Only 32k Miles: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 in an attempt to draw more youthful buyers to the otherwise “square” compact. As a 2-door hardtop, it replaced the 2-door sedan of the 1967-68 model years. This 1971 edition looks almost… more»

Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX

Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»

Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe

One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»

Rare Find: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The 1959 Cadillac remains an American icon, with its enormous fins and bullet taillights making it instantly recognizable. Earlier models hinted at what was to come with a slightly more restrained appearance. Such is the case with this 1957… more»

Running Hemi: 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop

This 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop demonstrates that wonderful classics remain hidden in barns and sheds. All they need is the right person to come along, liberate them, and return them to their former glory. The road ahead will be… more»

A Unicorn? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford built about 560K Mustangs in ’65 and another 120K or so that were referred to as ‘64.5s even though they’re ’65s for titling purposes. And of that total, it would seem that we’ve covered every one of them… more»

Perfect Cruiser? 1949 Studebaker Champion

“Studebaker’s low-swung new 1949 Champion has that distinctive look you want – clean, smooth-flowing body lines . . . massive wraparound bumpers . . . exciting new colors.” That’s the opening line of a 1949 Studebaker brochure and this… more»

Just Out Of Storage: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440

The late 1960s probably represented the high water mark for the American muscle car sector, with virtually every mainstream manufacturer offering buyers compelling alternatives to consider. Plymouth brought its GTX to the party in 1967, although the badge underwent… more»

No Reserve Low-Mile 1996 Honda del Sol

Honda developed a reputation of marching to the beat of a different drummer, producing some of the more interesting small cars to grace showrooms and our roads. Nowhere is that better demonstrated than with this 1996 del Sol. This… more»

Parked Since ’88: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find

Chevrolet found itself in an enviable position when it released the C3 Corvette. The company sold them as fast as they rolled off the line, with the latest model continuously setting new sales records during almost every production year…. more»

Cheap Cruiser? 1972 Dodge Polara Barn Find

During the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala. It would be a popular alternative to the more expensive and better-equipped Monaco. The fourth and last generation was built between 1969… more»

One Family Pony: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The seller refers to this Ford Mustang Fastback as a 1964 ½ model built early in the ’64 calendar year. But most sources indicate the fastback didn’t arrive until the Fall of 1964. However, it may not matter as… more»

The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4

Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»

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