With the rising popularity of the Super Sport in the Chevelle lineup by 1968, demand had waned considerably for the offering in the full-size Impala. But it would remain in production through the balance of the decade. This ’68… more»
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Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Rare 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible
The 442 (also 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s response to the 1960s mid-size muscle car movement. The performance market peaked in 1970 when the car was offered with the W-30 455 cubic inch V8 engine that was rated at 370 hp…. more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Package Deal: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Drag Car
Here’s an exciting project pair. Both cars are 1955 Oldsmobiles. One is a non-running Super 88 and was a drag strip car in a former life. The other is a running, “regular” 88 that might have an interesting future… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Patriotic Muscle: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine Project
In AMC circles, if there is a Holy Grail automobile, the 1970 Rebel Machine would have to be at the top of the list. It was a mid-size muscle car with flashy graphics (usually) that was produced for a… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Earliest Pennant Blue? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
1954 is going way back into the history of the Chevrolet Corvette, when America’s fiberglass sportster was just in its second year of production and before the car had established such a loyal following, with just 3,640 rolling off… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Square Body: 1980 Chevrolet C10
Often, when an old pickup truck such as this 1980 Chevrolet C-10 is discovered, it’s either stock, in farm form, or somewhere on its way to hot rod status. This time we have a popular Square-Body truck that’s right… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Prepare For The Snow: 1975 Raider Double Eagle
While snow is a months-ago memory for most of us, we can be ready for the next bout with this 1975 Raider Double Eagle, a rare snowmobile offered here on facebook Marketplace for $1700. This Raider is a project,… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project
The popular Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own for three years (1966-68), making it easier to identify today as the “real deal” vs. a clone. In 1967, the car had its own series/model number, 13817, which… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Seems Complete: 1928 Ford Model A
Ford always knew that its Model T would be a tough act to follow because it was one of those rare examples of a car that had developed legendary status while still in production. Such was its success that,… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Satisfyingly Quick: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Compared to the numerous fine offerings the folks at Dodge have provided us with since then, the 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z may not seem like much of a performer by today’s standards, but back in the mid-eighties when… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Starting From Scratch: 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe
A couple of days from now, you can be the owner of a Corvette. A 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe, to be exact. A couple of years from now, you might be able to drive it. If you spend all… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Keep The Flames? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette With No Reserve
Custom touches on classic cars will often divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will approve, while others will decry such changes. Such is the case with this 1974 Corvette. It is a solid and healthy classic that would benefit from a… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sassy Green 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger
Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars in 1971 and the Charger was a beneficiary of the changes, at least that year. Sales were up 26% over the prior period, though nowhere near the car’s peak in 1968-69. This ’71 Charger… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
R/T Clone Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
The second-generation Dodge Charger may have been the turnaround car of the 1960s. From a second-year low of less than 16,000 units in 1967, a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodies brought that number up to more than 92,000 in 1968… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1969 Plymouth Fury
For much of its extended life, the Plymouth Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie 500 in their respective pecking orders. The cars were redesigned in 1969 and were treated to Chrysler’s new “fuselage styling”…. more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Too Far Gone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There is something heartbreaking about seeing a once desirable and potent classic reduced to a rusty and shattered hulk. That has been the fate of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, and many will question its worth in the current… more»
