I have never known what to make of Chevrolet’s Corvair such as today’s 1962 Monza subject. While I was never a fan, I admired the combined attempt of Chevrolet and GM to build a compact designed to do competitive… more»
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Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Pint-Size Woodie: 1979 Ford Pinto Country Squire
In 1970-71, three of the U.S. automakers introduced subcompact cars. That included the Chevy Vega, AMC Gremlin, and Ford Pinto. The latter would last the longest (1971-80) and sell the most cars (more than three million units). Interest in… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 1973 Buick Centurion 455 Convertible
The Centurion is one of those Buick names that doesn’t really seem to get widespread attention, and that’s probably due in part to its short production span, which lasted only from 1971 to 1973. The car was a mid-level… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1972 Pontiac GTO
My, how quickly things can change in the automotive world. The GTO began life as a mid-size muscle car in 1964, reached 96,000 units in sales in 1966, yet couldn’t break the 6,000 number in 1972. Market saturation had… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Wine Country Find: 1985 Ford F-150 4-Speed
Located in dry Sacramento, California for the last 38 years, where I should have moved after high school over 38 years ago, this rust-free, short-bed 1985 Ford F-150 looks like a great truck. That’s dangerously close to one of… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Original With 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I noticed Plymouth’s Road Runner upon introduction in ’68, but it was the ’69 edition, with its wide, black hood stripes, that really caught my imagination. I wanted one the second I saw it, even though I wasn’t yet… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
LS Swapped 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Behold the metal version of that dirty calico cat in your neighborhood… up all hours of the night making a racket, knocking over trash cans, and generally up to no good. This calico-colored 1972 Chevrolet Camaro in Wellington, Colorado… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked In ’77: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Garage Find
Here’s something you don’t see every day, but that I saw twice in one day—an old Jaguar that’s been in a dry-climate garage for decades now emerging. It’s the case with this 1964 Jaguar E-Type, for sale here on… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster V8
The Duster was perhaps Plymouth’s big success story of the 1970s. They took a Valiant compact and grafted on a new fastback body from the cowl back. The result was sales of nearly 1.3 million copies from 1970 to… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap 1988 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo Convertible
This 1988 Pontiac Sunbird may not be the most exhilarating ragtop ever made, but for a late-eighties J-platform car this one’s pretty cool and seems like a lot of fun for a driver officially priced at $3,650, but in… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Low-Mile 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona II
American Motors redesigned its Matador product line in 1974 and in the process moved it from an intermediate to a full-size car. They went one step further by giving the 2-door hardtop completely different styling from the sedans and… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Nomad Alternative: Rare 1956 Pontiac Safari
Based on a 1954 concept car with Corvette styling, General Motors introduced the “Sport Wagon” in 1955. It was a 2-door station wagon that had a separate body from the regular wagons from the cowl back. Chevrolet called theirs… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Stalled Turbo Project: 1976 Porsche 930
This Porsche 930 has been in the seller’s possession for some time but has only racked up nominal mileage since he took possession of it in the early 90s. The 930 is perhaps the most iconic turbocharged Porsche ever… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
“Judge” For Yourself: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac introduced “The Judge” to its Second Generation GTO range in 1969, with 6,833 buyers handing over the cash to drive one off the showroom floor. It remains one of the most desirable versions of the GTO, and genuine… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback
We often see sellers frustrated by non-paying winning bidders, but the story of this 1966 Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback is one of frustration for a different reason. A technical glitch appears to have seen most of the photos disappear… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
360/4-Speed: 1970 Ford F-250 4×4 Highboy
Determining whether a classic is desirable can be challenging, but this 1970 Ford F-250 4×4 Highboy leaves no doubt. It has attracted thirty-nine bids in just over three days, suggesting people genuinely want to be its new owner. It… more»
