The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
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Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Manual Transmission! Rare 1961 Chrysler 300G
Well, lightning has struck twice, again! Yesterday it was another Chevy-powered Triumph Stag and today, it’s the second 1961 Chrysler 300 G that I have encountered, replete with a manual transmission – how unusual! And, to add to the… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rusty But Complete: 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
It’s a sad truth in the collector car world that cars of the ’40s and ’50s aren’t as popular as they used to be; it’s not surprising, as time always wins, but that doesn’t make it any easier to… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
The Porsche 944 was the third Porsche model to feature a transaxle set-up, a pretty significant departure from the brand’s well-known 911. In 1987 the US Porsche 944 Turbo was one of the first cars ever to include both… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rockford Tribute: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Fictional private investigator Jim Rockford famously drove a series of gold Firebirds in James Garner’s popular TV series The Rockford Files, and the first of those Firebirds was a 1974 Esprit. I wouldn’t say Rockford tributes are coming out of… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary
Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the guest of honor was the Corvette. Four decades had passed since the badge first appeared, and the company decided to celebrate the milestone by releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. Our feature… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Four Door Performance: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
The fact that the Ford Taurus SHO isn’t more of a collector’s item is one of the more disappointing realities for me as someone who grew up ogling 90s-era performance cars. The SHO offered the rare combination of a… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
As-New Condition: 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4×4
Once a 4×4 SUV gets a few years under its belt, it is understandable if it looks a bit rough around the edges. However, this 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer is an exception to that rule. From its sparkling paint… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Minty Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge LiL’ Red Express
The Dodge Lil’ Red Express remains one of the most memorable pickup trucks made by any manufacturer, and for a short time in 1978, it was the fastest American-made vehicle from 0-100. That’s a major honor for any manufacture,… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare 1970 Porsche 911E Targa
The 1970 911E was designed to have better handling than the 911T or the 911S. It came with a longer wheelbase, Bosch fuel injection, and Fuch alloy wheels. The E was considered the “mid-range” trim level. This 911 comes… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Muscle Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
There was once a time when high performance was the preserve of muscle and pony cars. However, GMC proved that there were alternatives when it released the Syclone. It offered the versatility of a Pickup with acceleration that put… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Volvo-Powered: Rare 1971 Marcos GT
The Marcos GT is fiberglass fabulous, and this one has a steel chassis – a graduation from the first iterations set on plywood underpinnings. Contrived by Jem Marsh (a race driver and developer of performance parts for Austin 7s)… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Running Project: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D
This ponton-styled 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D is looking for a new home. It’s listed here on facebook Marketplace with a $12,000 price tag, though the seller is entertaining offers. The new owner can pick it up from Spring Creek, Nevada…. more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Farm Bound Since New: 1933 Ford Model BB Truck
One of the slogans for Ford trucks that is bandied around is “Built Ford Tough.” While we can debate the relative merits of Ford trucks in comparison to other trucks like college football fans war over their respective teams,… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Intact Plywood Chassis: 1969 Marcos 1600 GT
You cannot say that sports car buyers had few options in the late sixties. It seems that sports cars were being imported to the United States from all over the globe. The British, who introduced their version of the… more»
