Perfect Cruiser? 1949 Studebaker Champion

“Studebaker’s low-swung new 1949 Champion has that distinctive look you want – clean, smooth-flowing body lines . . . massive wraparound bumpers . . . exciting new colors.” That’s the opening line of a 1949 Studebaker brochure and this… more»

Just Out Of Storage: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440

The late 1960s probably represented the high water mark for the American muscle car sector, with virtually every mainstream manufacturer offering buyers compelling alternatives to consider. Plymouth brought its GTX to the party in 1967, although the badge underwent… more»

No Reserve Low-Mile 1996 Honda del Sol

Honda developed a reputation of marching to the beat of a different drummer, producing some of the more interesting small cars to grace showrooms and our roads. Nowhere is that better demonstrated than with this 1996 del Sol. This… more»

Parked Since ’88: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find

Chevrolet found itself in an enviable position when it released the C3 Corvette. The company sold them as fast as they rolled off the line, with the latest model continuously setting new sales records during almost every production year…. more»

Cheap Cruiser? 1972 Dodge Polara Barn Find

During the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala. It would be a popular alternative to the more expensive and better-equipped Monaco. The fourth and last generation was built between 1969… more»

One Family Pony: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The seller refers to this Ford Mustang Fastback as a 1964 ½ model built early in the ’64 calendar year. But most sources indicate the fastback didn’t arrive until the Fall of 1964. However, it may not matter as… more»

The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4

Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»

Just Needs Finishing: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

Of the Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57), most people would say that the ’57 is more desirable because of the styling updates it received. The 210 was still the middle trim level, and the VIN decodes the one here as such…. more»

Dusty Malibu: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle as a mid-size car in 1964, and it quickly became its second-best seller.  The automobile would get a styling refresh in 1966 and be treated to a tunnel back roof design for the Sport Coupe… more»

39k Miles? 1978 Honda Accord

In 1978, the Honda Accord was still in its very early days of production, having just been introduced as a ’76 model, with the first-generation cars appearing much differently from how their modern sedan styling looks nowadays.  One of… more»

Stored 43 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS

Though it sold well enough, the Corvair was a rather unorthodox compact car. So in 1962, Chevrolet added the Chevy II, which had its water-cooled engine in the front like every other GM automobile. The Super Sport edition would… more»

Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds

By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»

7,400 Mile 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car

The attraction between a certain element of the car community and the limited-edition runs of pace car tributes issued by domestic manufacturers is limited to a specific age demographic. These days, you don’t see much fanfare about major racing… more»

Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster

The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»

12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»

440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger

There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»

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