For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»
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Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare D-500 Powered 1961 Dodge Polara Convertible!
1961 didn’t go down as a very good year for Dodge, with overall sales plummeting more than half from the previous year, pushing the company from sixth down to ninth place in the U.S. market. But fast-forward more than… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original Paint Driver: 1986 Jeep CJ7 Renegade
Is there a way a Jeep is supposed to “look?” Whatever vibe a vintage CJ is supposed to strike, this 1986 Renegade appears to have it in spades. The Wrangler was never meant to be a “pretty” vehicle but… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Clean Manual Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a hard-to-define quality that some cars have which can seemingly justify a high asking price. The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 “notchback” coupe is looking for $27,900 for his clean four-eyed ‘Stang, which is a… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Many Bow-Tie enthusiasts will find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It is the last of the desirable chrome-bumper models, it sports a relatively rare and stunning paint shade, and its engine bay houses a big-block backed by a four-speed… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Still In The Family: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Often sellers will try to make a big deal about a one-family-owned car when, in reality, only some twisted variation on “Ancestry” would prove that to be true. Today’s subject car, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible, however, is legitimate… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Driving Project: 1970 Dodge Charger
Finding a project candidate that provides immediate classic motoring pleasure can be challenging, but that is what this 1970 Dodge Charger offers. It runs and drives perfectly, and it seems a new owner with reasonable welding skills might be… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Showroom Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
After a successful initial three years, the Chevy Camaro got a complete redesign in 1970. But growing pains being what they are, the new cars didn’t hit dealers until February, so the 1969 Camaro had a 15-month run. That… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Bullit Imitator? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
The seller of this 1968 Mustang states, “1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Manual C Code Highland Green with Upgrades“. The whole “Bullit” reference is my doing, though he does sneak in the single-word reference, once, deeper in the listing. But,… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
51k Mile Fancy Pickup: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Chevrolet and Ford were the key players in the “gentlemen’s pickup” marketplace. Ford got there first in 1957 by creating the Ranchero from a 2-door station wagon. Chevy got on board in 1959 and would generally outsell Ford over… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
3K-Mile Viper Truck: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT10
Careful, here: this Dodge Viper-powered 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 is listed as “new” but that’s not quite accurate; it is pretty darn fresh, however, with 3,000 miles on the clock. But make no mistake, that’s not “new” as most… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rear Sun Visors: 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday SceniCoupe
For the 1959 model year, Oldsmobile completely redesigned the Ninety-Eight’s sheet metal. The new cars were transformed from ponderous, chrome-laden land yachts to graceful, streamlined road rockets, still incorporating popular “jet age” features and still situated on an immensely… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Iron Pig: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
Toyota trucks top the list of tactical weapon platforms for one reason: reliability. In the civilian world, reliability may not mean life-or-death (though it might), but it certainly creates die-hard loyalty, something Toyota lovers espouse at any opportunity. The… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 50 Comments
1 of 74: 1990 Yugo GVC Cabrio
A lot of folks would normally get excited over a car that saw sales of maybe 74 copies. But this one is a Yugo, one of the most maligned automobiles of the 1980s. They were notorious for their poor… more»
