Solid Start: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

Now up for sale on eBay is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a classic Tri-Five Chevy project ready for someone to bring it back to life. The seller describes it as a good project car that’s already been started,… more»

Same Family Since New: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

With the shock of rising gas prices, a lot of American car buyers were flocking to small cars in 1976. But not all of them were, as the Chevrolet Chevelle was still popular with consumers. 30,000 copies of the… more»

Great Plains Sized: 1973 Chrysler Town And Country

We had some huge cars in the sixties and seventies, and Chryslers, such as this 1973 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon, were firmly in the mix. Stretching out to 230 inches in length, riding on a 122-inch wheelbase,… more»

Last Real Deal: 1956 Packard Four Hundred

For most people, Packard died in 1956. Studebaker-based Packards were around for two more years, but dealers and customers weren’t impressed. After the 3,224 Packard Four Hundreds (aka 400s) rolled off the assembly line in ’56 (along with some… more»

No Reserve: 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod

Now here on eBay with no reserve, this 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod is a classic street machine built for fun, attention, and old-school cruising. The seller describes it as a very good and very fast driver, featuring a… more»

So Close to Running: 1976 Lotus Eclat Sprint 520

Lotus created several compelling cars, nearly all of which – when in good fettle – are exciting to own and drive. If there’s a fly in the ointment, it’s the dastardly condition of so many examples today. The quality… more»

Rare 390 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7

Mercury joined the pony car scene in 1967 with the Cougar, an upscale alternative to the Ford Mustang. It was popular enough to claim third place in the sales race (behind the Chevy Camaro). Mercury delivered 100,000 Cougars in… more»

Post-Coupe Survivor? 1965 Pontiac GTO

When Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964, company executives expected to sell approximately 5,000 units per year. Instead, more than 32,000 buyers lined up during the first outing, followed by 75,000 more in 1965. So, to say the mid-size… more»

Restored 30 Years Ago: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woodie Wagon

Four years into the Fabulous Fifties decade, the once utilitarian station wagon was gaining popularity thanks in part to record numbers of babies born after World War II, the explosive growth of suburbs and the middle class, and the… more»

43k-Mile Trophy Winner: 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

After a significant downsizing of the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978 to begin the car’s fifth generation of production, the exterior lost some of the sleek lines found on its predecessor and instead had more of a boxy look… more»

True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville

The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon!  If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»

53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone.  With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»

No Reserve 4×4 Project: 1976 Ford Bronco

With the complex nature of most modern-day four-wheel-drive SUV offerings, it’s nice to step back in time when they weren’t so complicated, with the simplicity playing a large part in the appeal of this 1976 Ford Bronco.  Introduced back… more»

Affordable Cruiser: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

While the later years of the B-Body wagons flared up during the pandemic pricing surge, some normalcy has settled in on the earlier models that didn’t leave the factory with the powerful LT1 engine. Those examples have stayed pretty… more»

Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»

Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The 1950s brought a renaissance of style to American automobiles. Design departments began to shed the look of the 1940s to adopt influences from cultural trends – most particularly aviation. Harley Earl surfed these trends with alacrity, introducing a… more»

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