There was a glimmer of hope in the pony car world in 1978. Chevrolet reintroduced the Camaro Z28 the prior year and Pontiac sales of the Trans Am were going through the roof. Pontiac even added improved exhaust to… more»
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Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
197 Mile: 1978 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Would you buy a car that you couldn’t drive? Or at least without significantly reducing its value? Pat L. found this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car for sale in the Chicago area. The Corvette has only 197 miles… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Y88 Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in McCalla, Alabama. The eBay ad says the owner has only had it for one year so I am not sure why he or she is selling it but it is said… more»
Jul 5, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
No Reserve Little Pony: 1978 Ford Mustang II
When this little pony trotted off the assembly line, the third-generation Mustang (which was promising to be more sportier, roomier, and quicker) was coming up fast on its heels and would arrive in September of 1978. Yes, we all… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Solid Driver: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
This 1978 Scout II was built by International Harvester and is located in Sparta, Michigan although the seller states that the vehicle spent all of its life in Huntsville, Texas just north of Houston. There is 1 day left… more»
May 17, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way. The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»
May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Super Long Super Cab: 1978 Ford F-250
When it comes to trucks, the Ford F-Series has a very well-earned reputation for reliability and durability. That durability was never more evident than in the heavy-duty versions of the company’s sixth generation of trucks. If you have a… more»
Apr 23, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Grocery-Getter Survivor: 1978 Plymouth Volaré Station Wagon
There was a time when mid-sized station wagons like these were pretty common sights at the mall, grocery store, or Little League field. Like the majority of long roofs from yesteryear, they usually led sometimes hard and unglamorous lives… more»
Mar 7, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carolina Blue Survivor: 1978 Ford F-150 Custom
I live in North Carolina, about an hour away from Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina, so I see this pickup truck’s particular shade of blue (and other reminders that the driver of the vehicle in front… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Super Camper in Super Condition: 1978 Ford F-350
In the 70’s, Southern Comedian Jerry Clower was a spokesperson for a competitor brand of truck (Dodge) and referred to their fancier line of pickups as being “gussied up.” I think this two toned, one owner, low-mileage 1978 Ford… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rally Red: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
International Harvester produced the Scout from 1961 to 1980. Over the years, many improvements were made. Here on eBay, a 1978 International Harvester Scout II is listed for sale with 3 days remaining in the auction. It is currently… more»
Feb 7, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
4-Speed, Green, and Mean: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT
Back in what we sometimes call the good old days, one could head down to their local car dealer and sit down with a salesman to custom order an automobile. GM was especially well known for giving you a… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Green-On-Green Time Machine: 1978 Ford LTD II Sport
Talk about a long, large 70’s green dream machine (and a two-toned green paint combo at that), then check out this well-preserved 1978 Ford LTD II Sport with the optional Sports Touring Package. It is quite the time capsule… more»
Dec 30, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
V8 Powered: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
International Harvester sold over 500,000 Scouts from their introduction in 1961 to the final production run in 1980. This example is a Scout II which was produced from 1971 to 1981 and features a V8 engine and front winch…. more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One Owner, Low Mileage Cat: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ is one of the few automotive nameplates to enjoy a 50-year-run. This well-preserved 1978 example still looks very similar to the first series of the XJ sedan introduced 10 years earlier in 1968. In Jaguar’s case,… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
33k Mile Pace Car: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes are America’s number one sports car. In 1978, Chevrolet badged all the cars with 25th anniversary medallions and produced a silver and charcoal anniversary car. However, most eyes are drawn to the 1978 Indianapolis Pace Car that was… more»
