“Hail Marys” rarely work for carmakers on the brink of failure. Creating a distinctive car to lure customers into showrooms doesn’t fix the underlying issues that cause makers to exit the marketplace. Studebaker tried in vain with the Avanti. … more»
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Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1964 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 Street Wedge!
In the 1960s, Plymouth positioned the Sport Fury to compete against the Chevy Impala Super Sport and the Ford Galaxie 500/XL. V8 engines were standard and – starting in 1964 – you could get a Sport Fury with the… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
V8 Project: 1975 AMC Gremlin X
The Gremlin was the quirky-looking (and named) car created by American Motors in 1970. Its purpose was to compete against the likes of imports and their soon-to-arrive U.S.-built counterparts. But it was really a compact Hornet with a shortened… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-150: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
Cadillac pushed the boat out when launching the Allanté in 1987. The luxurious vehicle brought together a renowned designer and coachbuilder with solid American mechanical know-how. Due to its high sticker price, it never sold in the company’s projected… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
1969 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 428 Cobra Jet Survivor!
With the overwhelming popularity of the Ford Mustang in the pony field and the sheer number of cars produced, finding a vintage offering in the marketplace at any given time is rarely a problem. But running across one that… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1989 Toyota Celica ST
Toyota has long enjoyed a reputation for producing cars with great little twin-cam engines that punch above their weight. Its four-cylinder powerplants are particularly noteworthy because they have enjoyed success in many forms of motorsport, including the grueling World… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • Auctions • 41 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
UPDATE – We had someone submit an accidental bid on this Chevelle that caused some confusion and since it is a no-reserve auction, we’ve decided the best thing would be to restart the auction. Please take another look and… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was a survivor of the performance car world, defying the odds to sell in significant numbers as the 1970s closed. This 1979 model is a solid classic that the seller has listed with additional parts…. more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Road-Trip Ready: 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom Wagon
Chrysler redesigned the Monaco from the ground up for the 1974 model year, an ill-timed effort that was sideswiped by the oil crisis in 1973. A full-sized wagon advertising “inner space“, the Monaco missed the mark as the public… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Project Pontiac: 1941 Torpedo Deluxe Two-Door Sedan
Pontiac dropped the Torpedo onto the market in 1940, reserving the name only for its largest and most well-appointed line of cars. That car was built on GM’s C-body chassis with a majestic 122-inch wheelbase, and it was equipped… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Real or Clone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Vintage Mustangs may be the collector car hobby’s most cloned and copied cars. A base car can be altered to look like a Shelby, Hertz, or in this case, a Mach 1. This car may be the real deal,… more»
Apr 24, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Yard Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 would be big sellers for General Motors – with nearly five million copies. One of the most desirable models was the ’57 Bel Air Sport Coupe like the seller’s car. Unfortunately, it’s… more»
Apr 24, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
30K-Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
“Medium-priced luxury” was Mercury’s description of the mid-level Grand Marquis, and for the era, it was a big, smooth, quiet luxurious car. Actually, it still is today, and with modern, powerful, luxury SUV gas mileage levels, too. The seller,… more»
Apr 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Update: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
UPDATE – This 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is for sale again after recently being shown here by Michelle in an eBay Auction in February. It’s now posted here on craigslist in Rillito, Arizona, just northwest of Tucson, and… more»
Apr 24, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nearly Spotless Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville
TJ has really nailed it with this tip on a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville. It’s to be found here on eBay. It’s a one-owner car with a believable 66,000 miles on the clock. The originality boxes are all checked, in… more»
Apr 24, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Maserati Engine: 19K-Mile 1973 Citroen SM
“Trust the SM. You’d be surprised what a machine can do when it knows you believe in it. Easy on the steering wheel. Handle it gently. Don’t overwhelm the SM. It will do what you want it to. The… more»
