Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»
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Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds
The 1984 Hurst/Olds was the last of its kind. Oldsmobile collaborated with Dr. Hurst nine times since 1968 to build a Hurst edition Oldsmobile Cutlass. It was a sharp car and was very similar to the prior year offering… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Vintage Camper: 1976 Toyota-Chinook
Is there anything the Toyota Hilux can’t do? Made over at least eight generations, economical to run, sold worldwide … and transformed here into a camper by California company Chinook Mobilelodge, the Hilux proved its versatility for decades. The… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rust-Free Sky Bird: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The Pontiac Firebird is a shoo-in for the official car of the 1970s: The Rockford Files and Smokey and the Bandit sealed the deal, but even without their influence, the Firebird was a winner. It’s refreshing to see one that plainly… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Tough Truck: 1977 Ford F-250 4×4
Coming to us from Redford, Michigan, is a tough-looking 1977 four-wheel drive Ford F250. Offered here on eBay with a Buy It Now option of $9,000, this truck is ready for all your off-road adventures or just looking tough driving… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Double-Engine Monster! 1954 “Assembled Vehicle”
And now, for something completely different, a truck with two engines! That’s right, folks, and before you GM fans think we’re talking about the 702 cid GMC Twin-Six V12 built from two monster V6 engines, we are not. This… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
135 Mile Mustang-Based 2004 Avanti II
Fans of Studebaker will remember the short life of the Avanti, the personal luxury car of 1963 and 1964. The end came quickly for the Avanti when Studebaker ceased auto production in the U.S. But the Avanti was revived… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
1 Original Mile: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
One Mile. That’s the number showing on the odometer of this 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8, which the seller says was unloaded from the delivery truck onto a flatbed, then placed into a climate-controlled storage environment, never to be driven… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan
As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
85k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Summer may be fast disappearing, but there are still opportunities for classic motoring fun before winter arrives on our doorstep. Doing so in a 1960s Convertible is an obvious choice, making this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 worth a close… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
A Bit of Bubbly: 1976 AMC Pacer
Must be orphan car week: in quick succession, we have covered a Hornet, a Pinto wagon, and now this slightly scruffy AMC Pacer. Minted in 1976, today’s quarry is located in Tamworth, New Hampshire, and has had only two… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve! 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 Fastback
Some classics are desirable, while others rightfully wear the legend badge. Inclusion or otherwise on either list will start conversations, but I think it is safe to say that virtually any First Generation Mustang wearing the Shelby badge is… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of the day when they might open the door to a shed or barn to discover a long-forgotten classic lurking in a corner under a layer of dust. Such is the case… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ready to Restore: 1939 Buick Special
If pre-war American classics tick the boxes for you, this 1939 Buick Special deserves a close look. It is a solid and complete carport find that is begging for a new lease on life. Its lack of significant rust… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
It Is Like New! 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
At 228.5 inches in length, riding on a 130-inch wheelbase, and tipping the scales at 5,000 lbs. qualifies this 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille as a true whammer-jammer – this is a lot of car! Looking oh-so early ’70s in… more»
