Solid Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Classics from the 1970s remain an affordable alternative for those seeking to dip their toe into the ownership water. This 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 demonstrates this clearly because it is a rock-solid and unmolested survivor that retains most of… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

The seller purchased this 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer from its original owner. It is unclear what plans they had for it, but it seems they may not have come to fruition. The supplied information is pretty sketchy, and the… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Jaguar XJ6

The seller purchased this 1972 Jaguar XJ6 a year ago because its original paint took them. They have enjoyed the luxurious motoring experience it has provided and have spent a considerable sum ensuring the car is mechanically healthy, meaning… more»

350/4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro were no longer the outright performance propositions they had once been by the time the 1970s drew to a close. However, they could still offer buyers an enjoyable driving experience with the right… more»

No Reserve SS454! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Back in late 1970, I attended a downtown auditorium new car show and muscle cars were still very popular, every manufacturer was present showing off their wares. There was a crowd that had converged around a 1971 Chevelle SS454… more»

Untouched 1934 Ford V8 Five Window Coupe

With the advent of Chevrolet’s six-cylinder motor in 1929, Ford was left in the proverbial dust, still limping along on four cylinders. But Henry had a secret: for some time, out of sight of prying eyes at the back… more»

Unrestored Power Pack: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (1955-57) were a hit, with nice profits for General Motors from the sale of nearly five million units. Noteworthy was the addition of a V8 engine for the first time in ages and – if you… more»

Sprint OHC I-6: 1966 Pontiac LeMans

The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans/GTOs got new sheet metal in 1966, gaining stacked headlights in the process. And a tunnel-back roofline on the hardtops. They also got an overhead camshaft (OHC) inline-6 as the standard engine, a departure from what Chevrolet… more»

Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2

The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles.  It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate.  One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars.  While… more»

Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»

Quick Pickup! 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck

With the somewhat dismal state that the auto market was in regarding muscle choices back in the late seventies, it’s almost hard to believe the Li’l Red Express ever existed, and just all the more rebellious that such an… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»

Not Quite A GTO: 1965 Pontiac LeMans

You know, when you look closely, a 1965 Pontiac LeMans, such as this convertible, isn’t much different in appearance than a corresponding GTO. Yeah, the real difference is under the hood but let’s not make a hasty judgment (besides,… more»

48K Mile 1970s Time Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick

Every day I am faced with reminders that I am getting old when I write up cars that were everyday transportation when I was a kid.  However, looking back I can see that some of these cars were wrong… more»

Affordable Driver! 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

Every now and then a car comes along that seems so reasonably priced I’ll wonder if it will last through my opportunity to share the details, and this 1973 Dodge Challenger here on Craigslist appears to be one such… more»

Spirit of America: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

In the early-to-mid-1970s everyone was gearing up to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial coming in 1976. This included Chevrolet, who cooked up the Nova Spirit of America special edition in 1974. Production numbers were neither large nor small at… more»

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