Sometimes car manufacturers get it right and create a timeless design that just looks good. I think International Harvester did that with the first “SUV” – the Scout. This example is a later model but International Harvester first introduced… more»
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Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rusty GTX or Road Runner? 1970 Plymouth
Between 1968 and 1971, Plymouth offered two versions of mid-size muscle cars: the Road Runner (which was somewhat austere) and the GTX (which was on the luxurious side). The seller seems uncertain which one this project or parts car… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Two-Owner Cruiser: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
I typically prefer original and unmolested classics, but I will make exceptions under the right circumstances. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Impala. It presents beautifully, but the custom two-tone paint helps it stand out. The effect… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Pink 1959 Cadillac DeVille Two-Door Hardtop
Integrated into this single car is the intersection of at least three vectors of American culture: music, art, and automotive history. “Music” refers to Bruce Springsteen’s “Pink Cadillac”, a hit song in 1984. But of course, long before that,… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Retro-styled cars are no different from any other vehicle in the new car market. Releasing such vehicles is a high-risk strategy, and some attempts are more successful than others. Those that met expectations included the New Mini, the Fiat… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Rare 3-On-The-Tree: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro “pony car” in 1967 to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. It quickly established itself as the #2 player in that market space which would quickly become crowded. The Camaro came with an… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1946 Miniature Train And Railroad Company G-16
Some of us had toy trains as kids and some kids had a dad who made a huge “toy” train and built a track around their yard so they could ride on and in it along with their friends…. more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
55k Mile Oddity: 1978 Excalibur Roadster
Not many people recognize an Excalibur when they see one. Many people think it is a kit car and some 1930’s sedan. This example is a was found by Mitchell G. and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Excalibur… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Supercharged R2! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert had high hopes for the Avanti when it was conceived (supposedly) on a cocktail napkin in 1961. It went into production 18 months later and debuted for 1963. But with Studebaker’s dwindling financial resources, the… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Forgotten Fox: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
One Fox platform that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as many of the others is the Ford Fairmont and its corporate cousin the Mercury Zephyr, both compacts that went into production back in 1978. The Fairmont replaced… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 55 Comments
20k Original Miles? 1972 Plymouth Duster
Sometimes, claims about a classic must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1972 Plymouth Duster. The odometer reading of 20,000 miles is extraordinarily low, but its history makes that plausible. It recently emerged from… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Ford Mustang
This 1965 Mustang has occupied this spot in the seller’s garage for thirty-five years. The dry environment means it should be rock-solid, although it is begging for TLC. The lack of apparent rust makes it ideal for someone considering… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare First Year: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets. Few people knew of a badge that would eventually become a mainstay of the Camaro range. The lack of knowledge by potential buyers meant that only 602 examples rolled… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1996 Toyota HiAce Bambee Diesel Camper
As the years roll by, the US rule allowing a person to import a foreign car so long as it is more than 25 years old is bringing ever more interesting metal onto our shores. From Japan, we’re seeing… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
WS6 Equipped: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
When you look at the corporate culture of General Motors as a whole in the early eighties, it was a miracle that the Camaro/Firebird/Trans Am and the C4 Corvette even existed. The emphasis was on fuel efficiency and profits. … more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1958 Edsel Corsair
The recipe for creating a good car is surprisingly straightforward. A manufacturer must create a vehicle with styling that is, at least, inoffensive. It must sell at a competitive price, and the build quality must be acceptable to the… more»
