The Avanti underwent numerous changes over the years, but its biggest transformation had to do with what was happening in the background as different ownership groups took over managing the iconic company. Though Studebaker was long gone and its… more»
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Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Resto-Mod: 1948 GMC Suburban 6.0 LS V8
Hot rods and their resto-mod cousins are so idiosyncratic that selling one for a reasonable price can be a long shot. Either someone else’s vision comes close to yours, or it’s so far off that you won’t even look… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Incredible Survivor! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
“As remarkable as their looks is the hush in which ’65 Fords move.” So says a 1965 Ford brochure pointing out the newly-designed, beautiful, stacked-headlight line of cars from Ford. Speaking of beautiful, this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Yes, It Has Jump Seats! 1979 Subaru BRAT
While our own young man, the wonder from down under – Adam Clarke – might refer to this vehicle as a Brumby, most of us would refer to it as a BRAT: a Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. This one… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
440 Stripe Delete Car! 1968 Dodge Charger
The completely redesigned 1968 Charger sold nearly six times more units than the 1967 version, and second-generation Chargers like this 1968 Dodge Charger in Columbia Station, Ohio rank among the most iconic classic muscle cars, appearing in countless films… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
9,898-Mile 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier F41 Convertible
I wonder if a Cadillac Cimmaron convertible would have sold in any decent numbers? The powers that be at GM must have had junket after junket on some tropical island crunching numbers and figured that nothing but a four-door… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
6-Banger Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question for you. What GM car outsold the popular Ford Mustang in 1965? The answer is the Chevrolet Impala, which had 803,400 deliveries vs. the Mustang’s 680,500 (this includes the “1964 ½” Mustangs built as 1965s… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
350 V8 Replica: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet introduced a new sports car in 1953, the Corvette. In its first three years, production numbers combined didn’t reach 5,000 units and it almost became extinct. Fortunately, faith beat out finances and the car would evolve until it… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
45K Original Miles: 1981 Dodge Mirada
The Dodge Mirada is an intriguing choice for an affordable classic that has more pedigree than you might think. The Mirada is a big body coupe with an emphasis on luxury and some level of a sporting personality, and… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
58k-Mile Survivor: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
As I keep staring at this Pontiac Bonneville, I just can’t help but appreciate how groovy these cars look when the SSE package was incorporated. The eighth generation Bonneville came out around the time GM was transitioning many of… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
No Rust One-Owner 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
Original, one-owner, California car, new tires, four-speed, and the list goes on and on. Ok, all that is regarding a 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II, not exactly everyone’s favorite car, or line of cars, but still, this one… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Body Off Resto! 1959 International B120
OK, Chevy C-10s and Ford F-150s, get outta the way, there’s a new collectible pick-up truck to consider, in this case, a beautifully restored 1959 International B120. The level of restoration here is extensive, so let’s look it over… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Modified To Mako! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Back in 1962, the new-for-1963 “C2” Corvette design had been finalized. Bill Mitchell in GM Styling wanted a special car to tour the show circuit and had Larry Shinoda work on the project, later known as the XP-755 Mako… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Former Show Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
After a 9-year model run for the first generation Corvette, Chevrolet rolled out the C2 in 1963 with that legendary split-window design for the coupes during its inaugural year. And while the ’63 Chevy Corvette here on eBay is… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked in ’91: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
No matter how many hearts the original Mustang II broke when it came out, there’s still a sense of excitement around unearthing anything with the iconic Cobra badges on it. It’s amazing how we associate the white body with… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
389 Tri-Power: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
This 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a turnkey classic. Its presentation is almost impossible to fault, and it is rust-free. However, it could be the Tri-Power V8 under the hood that… more»
