Sport

One-Family Owned: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport 4-Door Hardtop

Chrysler’s design department was a chaotic scene in 1962. Virgil Exner’s late 1950s sheet metal hit the right chord at the right time, but post-fin, it was as if Exner was seeking direction. His 1960 concept car left Chrysler… more»

No Reserve Running Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

While many manufacturers were either driving nails in the coffin of their muscle models or drastically reducing their fun characteristics, I guess Ford didn’t get the memo that the market was dying before they revamped the Torino for ’72… more»

Dearborn’s First SUV: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport

Launched in 1966, the Bronco would be the first of several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) offered by Ford. While most think of the big family SUVs like the Expedition and Excursion, the earlier Broncos were intended to compete with… more»

Tags Still Attached: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport

One of life’s great challenges is determining what cars will become future classics. Success or failure can be equally spectacular, and many knowledgeable people have been left with egg on their faces when they got it wrong. That makes… more»

Forest Find: 1967 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850

The Saab Sport was a Swedish automobile that from 1962 used the same body shell as the Saab 96, with adjustments in trim and performance. Beginning in 1966, all market variants were named Monte Carlo 850 as a nod… more»

Almost a GTO: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport GT

For 1972, the Pontiac GTO was no longer a separate series, having gone back to being an option on the LeMans. And it would be offered as a 2-door hardtop or coupe, but not a convertible. Yet, you could… more»

24k Mile Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp

UPDATE 5/13/21: The car apparently didn’t sell after we covered it in October 2020, so the seller has relisted it for $1,500 less. The asking price is now $16,000. It’s available here on craigslist for $16,000. Still a sharp… more»

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