The Custom Coupe was added to the Impala lineup in 1968. That gave buyers more than one choice of 2-door hardtop, a sleek fastback, and a formal hardtop. The Custom Coupe was essentially a Caprice with Impala trim, so… more»
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Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare 4-Cylinder Muscle: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
A four-cylinder Mustang wouldn’t normally be something you would think of as a collectible, but every rule has an exception, and this one comes with the letters “SVO” attached. “Special Vehicle Operations” is what that spells out to, and… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • Exclusives • 13 Comments
One Of A Kind: 1937 Ford Custom Roadster Special
Take a little bit of each of your favorite sports cars from the ’50s and ’60s, add a pinch of Ford, and you might end up with something like this 1937 Ford. The story goes that the creator of… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
59K Miles: 1992 Jeep Comanche 5-Speed
Ahhhh, a small pickup! I like pickups of all sizes, but there’s something refreshing about small trucks for me. I’ve mentioned that too many times in the past, sorry. They’re starting to reappear but take some heat for being… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Rare 426 Wedge Wagon! 1964 Dodge 440
In 1964, the 440 was the mid-range “full-size” Dodge positioned between the 330 and Polara (sort of like the Bel Air between the Biscayne and Impala at Chevrolet). The seller’s sharp-looking example is a station wagon that comes off… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Stunning Transformation: 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air
It is sometimes difficult to visualize the transformation that is possible if a classic is treated with a healthy dose of TLC. However, this 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air proves what is possible, because it has gone from tired and… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 2,734 Original Miles!
Early C3 Corvettes equipped with a big-block under the hood are legends. They combine an iconic body with performance that is beyond impressive. Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette enjoyed a lukewarm reception from many motoring journalists because while it retained some… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Sports Car Collection: BMW 2002 and Nissan 240SX Auction
There are small auctions happening all over the country on a given basis, far outside the glare of the big-ticket Mecum and Barrett-Jackson auction houses. While I wish we could sniff out all of these estate sales and local… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Thinning the Herd: Six Ford Cortina Mk IIs
A flock of six Ford Cortina Mk IIs is up for grabs in San Diego, California, basking in various states of completeness – with so many on offer, a prospective buyer will have no trouble piecing together at least… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low-Mile Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
Classics from the 1970s spent years in the wilderness as potential buyers focused on earlier or later vehicles offering greater performance potential. However, they have grown new legs in the market as enthusiasts view them as an affordable way… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
None Finer: 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
Claiming that any classic is the finest in existence is a bold strategy, but that is what the owner of this 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon suggests. There is no question that it presents beautifully, and it… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Ford V8 Power: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Owners, 454 Engine, and 62K Miles: 1986 GMC Suburban
“There is no substitute for cubic inches” was a phrase that my grandfather often repeated when it came to trucks in general and tow vehicles in particular. He was correct for the time. In the seventies and early eighties,… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare 4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
The Sprint was an interesting twist on the popular Pontiac Firebird “pony car.” For example, in 1969, rather than using the 175 hp version of the 250 cubic inch OHC inline-six like other Firebirds, the Sprint’s version kicked out… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1970 International Travelall 4×4 304 V8 4-Speed
What better vehicle for Independence Day than one made by a company known for manufacturing harvesting equipment for farmers to produce food for America and the world, not to mention making some of the most interesting trucks ever produced?… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sunshine Yellow Convertible: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 4+3
If you could build the perfect C4 Chevrolet Corvette, what would it look like? For me, this is the car I’d configure if you could still walk into the dealership and order one. The color is called “Sunshine Yellow”… more»
