Finding a derelict Cadillac from the late sixties sitting in a junkyard waiting for the crusher and asking for mercy is more common than classics fans would like, but it’s entirely GMs fault. In 1969, the production of the most luxurious brand of the biggest carmaker in the world went beyond 200,000 units. Almost three-quarters … Read more
Many auto enthusiasts agree that a vehicle’s greatness can be measured by how thrilling it feels behind the wheel. But I tend to disagree. A car’s greatness is best measured not only by how raucous it grips the tarmac but by the quality and design of the build. That said, love, at first sight might … Read more
Mustang was already Ford’s superstar in 1965, especially as the 1964 1/2 model was selling like hotcakes, and the carmaker was prepared for the first refresh as part of the next model year. But Thunderbird continued to be a head-turning machine, especially thanks to the more luxurious touch that it brought to the market. Fortunately … Read more
When it comes to full-size cars from the 1960s, we often think about the Chevrolet Impala, the Cadillac Eldorado, Ford Galaxie, and Lincoln Continental. There’s also a variety of Chrysler models, including the 300 series and the New Yorker. And these vehicles usually grab all the attention on the classic car market nowadays.However, the list … Read more
Few collections of three numbers elicit the emotion and the passion of the 442, Oldsmobile’s greatest contribution to the first muscle car renaissance. But only a small fraction of production for the lauded 1971 model year sported a convertible top. Safe to say, any surviving example that does is worth its weight in nostalgia points.But … Read more
If I had a dollar for every second-generation Dodge Charger that’s waiting for a second chance at life in a barn, I’d have enough to buy a fully restored 1969 example. Okay, maybe not that much, but there must be a few good thousand of them waiting to be restored. And these three are in … Read more
The year was 1967, and it witnessed the debut of a completely new Dodge Dart whose purpose was to continue the impressive sales performance of the previous generation.And to make sure this is truly possible, Dodge introduced a series of important upgrades, including under the hood. The Dart was now ready for massive V8 upgrades … Read more
While many people believe the Impala somehow lost its wow factor in the late ’60s, I think otherwise. After setting an impressive sales record in 1965, with over 1 million units sold in a single year, Chevrolet’s superstar embarked on a gradual decline trend that continued for the remainder of the decade. Truth be told, … Read more
It may sound impossible, but it really isn’t. Finding a super-rare car isn’t necessarily as hard as it sounds, though more often than not, getting your hands on it comes down to more money than many people are willing to spend. This Thunderbird, however, appears to be different.First and foremost, let’s see what makes it … Read more
While some car relics can be revived, others might not be worthy, but they could be donors and save other vehicles, true treasures – and we would love to see more success stories about saved vehicles. Over the years, the term “barn-find” evolved from vehicles found in sheds and, well, barns, to pretty much any … Read more