I decided to review this 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible for two reasons. First, it’s a non-muscle version of a Mopar muscle car, the type that is often ignored because of its more commonplace bearing. And second, because it’s a… more»
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May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1989 Camaro IROC-Z: What’s the Value, Collectors?
Did everyone’s 1970s Camaro just get more valuable now that there’s one of the next generation, a 1989 Camaro IROC-Z, casting a big-money shadow backwards, since it’s priced in the mid-40s? I’m sure some people hope so, but let’s… more»
May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restoration Interrupted: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is always sad when an untimely death or serious illness or injury halts a restoration in its tracks. Situations like this almost always ensure that the money invested is never fully recouped by the seller. It appears this… more»
May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer With 36K Miles
Optimism! That’s the one word that I would use to describe this 1957 Dodge Royal Lancer hardtop. Actually, many domestic marques expressed a similar outlook – an unbridled existence, free of government interference/regulation with all of the emission control… more»
May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Premium Motor: 1974 BMW 2002 Project
BMW hit the ball out of the park with its 2002. Introduced in 1968 as a successor to the 1600, it was the happy confluence of several disparate events. The first of these involved two BMW managers who –… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Amazing Original Finish Porsche: 1968 Porsche 912
It is no secret that early Porsche prices have reached the stratosphere. 356s and 911s are selling in the six digits with regularity. What about the four-cylinder 912s? Have prices for pristine lesser Porsches also pushed past the plateau… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Simple Fix? 1979 Fiat Brava
Known by many as the Fiat 131, Fiat renamed what was arguably one of their better cars the Brava and Super Brava in 1978 for the U.S. market, but settled back down to just the Brava moniker from 1979… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Mystery Machine: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle car sales were at their peak in 1969, and yet Chevrolet made an interesting move with their powerhouse, the Chevelle SS 396. Having been a series of its own from 1966 through 1968, it reverted to option status… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
J-Code 4-Speed! 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
Running across a J-Code 1968 Mustang is enough to make just about any Ford enthusiast’s day, but an even rarer event is finding a Cougar of the same vintage with this coveted letter in the VIN. The Cougar got… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
For U.S.-built cars at the time, the Chevy Corvair was probably the most unorthodox. Like the VW Beetle it was targeting, the automobile employed a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. It was a popular car (for a time), but interest wound… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
GM Engine Swap: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
There’s a fair amount of honesty in this listing that is both refreshing and concerning. This is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, a desirable 80-series truck that presents as a rust-free example. The seller explains in his listing that… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Assortment of AMC AMX Projects
American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968 as a GT-style performance machine. It was a derivative of the new Javelin “pony car” with 12 inches taken out in the wheelbase to create a 2-seater. The car was in production… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 66 Comments
Fabulous Mid-Century Century: 1957 Buick
This! This is what a Buick was all about, so many years ago. I don’t know what Buick really makes today or why they’re even still in existence. To my eyes, most of their models, today, look like pigs,… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
79K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
While large, truck-based SUVs have moved upmarket into luxury territory in today’s marketplace, there was a time when they were considered to be a job site-rated truck that pull double duty as a family hauler. Chevrolet’s “Square Body” Suburbans… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Three-Wheeler: 1982 Honda ATC110
The three-wheeled ATC is such a small vehicle and yet they’re so scary for so many people. It’s not like there isn’t a good reason for their reputation, which is at least partially due to rider inexperience, overconfidence, and… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1974 International Harvester Scout II
This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is located in Mansfield, Texas. There are three days left in the auction and the Scout is bid to $15,750 but the reserve has not been met. It is listed here on eBay… more»
