Sometimes business ventures between friends can sound like a good idea over the phone, or over drinks, or even over a round of golf. And when Chrysler CEO, Lee Iacocca, dreamed of adding European sportiness and prestige to his… more»
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Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
37K Miles? 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Landau Coupe
“Caprice Classic Coupe. With so much rear-seat legroom you’ll think you’re sitting in a sedan.” So says a 1977 Chevrolet brochure. This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe Landau actually has two more inches of rear legroom than the previous-generation Caprice… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last of the Big Wagons: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate
General Motors took another crack at large, rear-wheel drive cars in the 1990s. That included the Buick Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996. They resurrected the nameplate after a 33-year hiatus and applied it to full-size 4-door sedans and 6… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8
By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start. Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tin Woodie Roller: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon
Back in the day, station wagon bodies were made of a combination of wood and metal. While the wood-bodied wagons were cool to look at, they became increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, they began to die off… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fuel-Injected Project: 1974 BMW 2002tii
BMW’s splendid 2002 two-door sport sedans enjoy broad appeal. Nimble and snappy performers even in stock form, their sturdy engineering accommodates myriad modifications from mild to insane. With never-restored specimens like this readily available, the 2002 offers a visceral… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Yellow Plate Project: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Many of us have likely owned a project car at some point that deserves restoration but isn’t in the cards for as long it’s in our care. This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a largely undisturbed California yellow plate car… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Polo Green: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
This 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is like many of the ones we’ve featured here before, with low miles and bone-stock condition. The added bonus to this example is its color scheme, which is a handsome and rare Polo Green…. more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Patina Gone Wild: 1968 Ford Falcon Coupe
The advent of the Volkswagen Bug shoved the North American auto industry into downsizing mode. While the 1950s were an era of continual bloat, the consumer was gravitating inexorably to small imports. Terrified of being left out, car makers… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Triple Black Big Block: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
About two weeks ago, I penned this piece on a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL and mentioned that both the ’63 and ’66 were my favorite Dearborn full-sizers. Well, today I have a 1966 Galaxie 500 convertible for your review… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
The original Dodge Challenger was only around for five years. But it made enough of an impact to be one of the most sought-after (and highest-priced) pony cars in collectors’ circles 50 years later. The seller has this project… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sport Top Project: 1966 International Scout 800
The Scout (by International Harvester) was introduced in 1960 and enjoyed a 20-year run. Designed to compete initially with the Jeep, the Scout was one of the first vehicles of its type to target the post-war 4X4 market. Both… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Parts Car Included: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
Determining whether a car is all its owner claims is sometimes challenging. However, there is no question that this 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 is the real deal. Assessing its overall condition is difficult because the seller leaves out a… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Loads of New Parts! 1958 Ford Ranchero
Ford had an interesting idea in 1957: take a 2-door station wagon and turn it into a pickup truck. And that’s what they did and called it the Ranchero. The utility coupe – or “Ute” as they’re sometimes referred… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
27k Mile Barn Find: 1976 Chevrolet Impala
By the mid-1970s, the full-size Chevrolets had grown to become some of the largest automobiles produced by General Motors. A downsizing would come along in 1977 that “rightsized” the cars with less bulk and weight for better fuel economy,… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Lots Of Flare: 1973 AMC Gremlin
Appearing to be wearing AMC Eagle fender flares on the rear wheels and an unusual paint scheme on the driver’s door above the handle, this 1973 AMC Gremlin has a unique look, to say the least. Not to mention,… more»
