I have long admired custom builds, especially if the work is performed to a high standard. Stunning engineering and attention to the minutest detail can drive a passionate enthusiast to distraction, and I admire anyone willing to commit to… more»
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Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare QV Droptop: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet
There was a time when you wouldn’t consider restoring a Ferrari Mondial once it reached the point of becoming “restorable.” The car was simply the bottom of the rung of the Ferrari ladder and wasn’t nearly sought after enough… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Groovy Green: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Camaro Z28 came of age in 1969. After a production of 600 copies in 1967 and 7,000 in 1968, more than 20,000 of the performance machines saw the light of day in 1969. That included a 302 cubic… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Mopar Nomad? 1954 Plymouth Plaza Suburban
Last week I opined on the subject of specific nouns becoming generic terms and I believe that I may have stumbled upon another, the Nomad, as in Chevrolet’s iconic, ’55-’57 top drawer, very stylish, two-door station wagon. Reading the… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Supercharged Classic! 1941 Graham Hollywood
If the 1941 Graham Hollywood looks familiar, that’s because its roots lie in the 1937-38 Cord 810/812. It was built under contract with the makers of the Huppmobile, who had acquired the production dies of the Cord. The car… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Mopar Muscle: 1969 Dodge Super Bee Survivor
Every brand wanted a slice of the muscle car market of the mid-1960s. Over at Chrysler, Plymouth had its GTX at the high end and the Roadrunner as a budget option; Dodge boss Robert McCurry wanted a cheaper entry,… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
350 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe
In the late-1970s, Chevy’s Monza was largely a Vega wearing new clothing. But it was packaged as a more upscale offering than its predecessor and – in 1975 alone – it was offered with a V8 engine! This ’75… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mellow Yellow: 1977 Datsun King Cab 4×4 Pickup
Vintage Japanese pickups have been on a tear as of late, with old-school Toyotas in particular leading the charge into higher pricing tiers for what used to be a reliable beater. The Datsun 720 series was its foremost competitor… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Runner! 1964 International Scout 80
Paint, wheels, and tires mark the only obvious deviations from original on this neat old Scout. The 1964 International Harvester Scout 80 in Topeka, Kansas goes to the highest bidder in a No Reserve auction here on eBay. With… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1964 Chevrolet Corvette L76 Convertible
With the C2 just coming to the market the year before, the 1964 Chevrolet Corvette didn’t receive all that many cosmetic changes from the prior model, but that way cool split rear window on the coupe and the non-functional… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Worth Fixing? Field Find 1969 Datsun 510
Nissan entered the U.S. market in 1958 but wouldn’t get much traction until well into the 1960s. One of the cars that put them on the map was the Datsun 510, a small econobox that was known as the… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nantucket Special: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
In December of 1990, I walked into this small, old-school Jeep-Eagle dealership and bought a new, 1991 Jeep Cherokee, a car that I owned for 325K miles and twenty-five years. But that’s not today’s subject, what caught my attention… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
80’s Hot Hatch: 1985 Toyota Supra
There sometimes exists a rare alignment wherein a car is sought after because of its nameplate and due to the driving experience it promises to its occupants. The Toyota Supra is such a car whereby its appearance alone can… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Museum Find: 1911 Ford Model T Touring
Henry Ford’s Model T’s impact on America and the world cannot be overstated. Debuting in an era when cars were the play toy of the rich, Ford’s simple but reliable Model T made the automobile a mainstream necessity that… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman was a fascinating gentleman. Ever an innovator, he was never afraid to push the engineering boundaries. This approach brought him great success on the track and spawned a series of exciting sports cars that produced surprising performance… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1-of-1,570: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR
Ford Motor Co. and Carroll Shelby parted ways in 1968, but that didn’t prevent Ford from bringing the Shelby program in-house. Mid-year they introduced the GT500KR (Mustang-based) which included Ford’s new 428 cubic-inch “Cobra Jet” V8 which may have… more»
