This 1963 Polara 500 convertible is loaded with many factory options.

 

This 1963 Polara 500 convertible is loaded with many factory options.

It includes air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, a white power convertible top and dual exhaust system.

It’s powered by a 383ci V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor, producing 330hp, mated to a 3-speed push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission.

The interior sports deluxe two-tone vinyl bucket seats with seatbelts and a Music-Master AM radio and electric clock.

It rides on Mopar Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Silvertown radial red line tires and includes a set of original Dodge wheel covers.

Unveiling the Enigmatic 1969 Chevy Chevelle: What's Hidden in the Trunk Sets the Used Car Market Abuzz

 Muscle cars may not be as popular as they once were, with the modern-day establishment comprising only three made by Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge. Still, there was a time when the petrolhead crowd appreciated such rides.

Back in the day, nearly every American automaker had at least one such vehicle in its portfolio. At any given moment, one can find pretty much every model on the used car market.

Should you be looking for that perfect project that doesn't demand your firstborn to hit the road in excellent condition, then the pictured Chevrolet Chevelle is worth checking out.

A 1969 car, which puts it in the second generation of the series that was made from 1967 to 1972, hasn't had a harsh life. It is not a perfect example that requires the occasional polishing and gas because there are some visible scratches on the body, but overall, with a little bit of work that shouldn't put you on the dark side of your spouse, it can become the talk of your neighborhood. After all, which petrolhead doesn't have the hots for a great American classic muscle car?

Shining less brighter than a star, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle has a black finish contrasted by chrome trim and is decorated with SS logos. The period-correct wheels are still there and are hugged by the Goodyear tires with white branding.

Like the exterior, the cabin needs a bit of TLC to return to its former shine, but overall, it's not bad. Given that it was born more than half a century ago, it's actually in great shape, though it has a restoration process to thank for that, as one of its previous owners gave it a new lease on life.

Powering it is a big-block V8. It's the 396 cu-in unit, a 6.5-liter mill that is ready to growl upon turning the key in the ignition. Instead of the less desirable two-speed or three-speed automatic transmissions, it features a good-old stick shift.

And it's not the one with three gears, but the superior offering that adds one more. It is unknown how many of the 325 horses still live, but it should still be capable of giving its occupants a short adrenaline rush during right pedal abuse.

Now, about that secret lying under the trunk lid, it's a bunch of parts that should come in handy to its future owner because this car is for sale. GarageKeptMotors advertises it on its website, and they are asking $52,900 for it. Is it a good deal?

That's for you to figure out, and while you're at it, you can tell us how much you would be willing to fork out in order to make it yours.

 

Discover the Astonishing 1967 Mustang Fastback, a Genuine Barn Find Exuding Imposing Power from Within

 If you're in the restoration business, you probably know already that finding a Mustang to restore isn't by any means difficult.

Ford's pony is one of the most popular choices on this side of the market, and a decent project shouldn't cost more than a few thousand dollars.

On the other hand, not all Mustang projects are worth bringing back to the road. Most come with the lazy six-cylinder options, so if you're interested in restoring it to factory specifications, the final model is unlikely to be worth too much.

However, the 1967 fastback that I recently came across on eBay is exactly the opposite.

Finished in Brittany Blue, this Mustang GT has almost everything to convince anyone out there to give it a full overhaul (I'll detail the "almost" bit in a minute).

Per the photos, this is a genuine barn find. The vehicle was discovered in what appears to be some sort of shed parked alongside other cars. Needless to say, the barn dust doesn't allow us to thoroughly examine the body's condition, but the Mustang appears to be far from the rust bucket shape that makes most people walk away.

In fact, except for a few spots where urgent fixes might be required, this Mustang still appears to be rather solid – I would still check out the floors and the trunk thoroughly.

Now let's get to the part that most people are interested in: the engine. This Mustang fastback was born with the top 390 (6.4-liter) V8 under the hood. It was the most powerful engine option in 1967, and thanks to a 4-barrel carburetor, it developed 320 horsepower.

Ford also introduced a 2-barrel option in 1968 with 270 horsepower, but in 1967, it was the top engine any Mustang customer could order.

Unfortunately, the engine no longer seems to be there, or at least, that's what I can tell from one of the pics. We're not getting a close look at the engine bay, but I assume the 390 was removed to be used on another Mustang project.

eBay seller bree8218-zyhnzz claims they have another period correct engine sold separately.

The Marti report reveals that this fastback is likely one of the few still alive today in this configuration. Ford produced only 2,890 Mustangs in 1967 with the same paint code and only 1,527 with the same finish and trim codes.

Unsurprisingly, the battle for this Mustang is already pretty fierce, as 23 people joined the race to take it home. The top bid right now is $15,000, but the auction also comes with a reserve. Anyone wanting to buy the car without a fight can do this by agreeing to pay $29,000 to trigger the Buy It Now option.

Produced by hand between 1962 and 1970 at the Bresso plant in Milan, the 2+2 gran turismo was powered by a 327 small-block V8 engine supplied by General Motors.

 Previously covered in great detail on autoevolution, the IR was the first luxury-oriented vehicle to bear the Iso badge. Produced by hand between 1962 and 1970 at the Bresso plant in Milan, the 2+2 gran turismo was powered by a 327 small-block V8 engine supplied by General Motors.

Iso wasn’t a big automaker, though. Founded by Renzo Rivolta, the Italian company had limited money to spare during that era. Given these circumstances, the sportier Grifo is joined at the hip to the IR series.

Penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his tenure at Bertone, the sporty grand tourer was produced until 1974, the year Iso close up shop.

There are two main variants of the Grifo, namely the road-going GL produced by Iso and the competition-oriented A3/C “Corsa” specification that was produced by Giotto Bizzarrini’s company. Indeed, that very Giotto Bizzarrini of Ferrari 250 GTO and Lamborghini V12 fame.

Old man Renzo eventually delivered a little over 410 units of the GL, split between the Series I and much rarer Series II. The Grifo started its production lifecycle with the 327 mentioned earlier, followed by a Tri-Power 427 big block that required a small redesign to fit under the hood. Iso then upgraded to a 454, then the 351C-based Boss 351 engine.

The Grifo we’ll be covering today is a Series II from 1971 with the stout 327, which produces in the ballpark of 300 horsepower.

Chassis GL 140350 stands out from the crowd because it’s one-of-four Series II vehicles optioned as a Targa. Introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, the Grifo Targa ended production with only 18 copies to its name.

This body style was specified for 14 units of the Series and the aforementioned four units of the Series II, making it a bonafide collector’s item.

GL 140350 was completed on July 4th, 1971 according to RM Sotheby’s, the auction house contracted to find a new and caring owner for this black beauty on February 1st, 2023. Currently located in Paris, the Italo-American bruiser was originally sold to a German gentleman.

Registered in Aachen on July 30th, 1971, the V8-powered gran turismo was then registered in a company’s name in February 1976, prior to being sold again in March 1977.

The car would pass into the care of the consigning owner in 1997. A part of his collection for the quarter of a century, the Grifo had its V8 carefully rebuilt during these 25 years.

Finished in black over white for the leather upholstery, the bi-tone blast from the past is rocking Campagnolo magnesium wheels mounted with Michelin XWX rubber boots that measure 225/70 by 15 inches at every corner.

The Veglia Borletti-supplied speedometer incorporates the tachometer, which presently shows 94,012 kilometers (58,416 miles).

While it may not be a spotless garage queen, GL 140350 is presented in very good condition both inside and out. There is no pre-auction estimate available, but we do know these vehicles fetch a lot of money at auction.

So far in 2022, merely two examples were auctioned by RM Sotheby’s for $390,000 and $610,000, both equipped with the 7.0-liter big block. This fine example of the breed will be subjected to a 12.5-percent buyer’s premium by RM Sotheby’s if it manages to crack the $300k mark.

The 1958 Pontiac Parisienne Reemerges After 30 Years, Unveiling a Surprising Find

While many people believe that the Parisienne is the Canadian version of the Bonneville, this Pontiac model is actually more related to the American Impala.

The two cars are virtually identical from a mechanical perspective, with even the marketing strategy embraced by Chevrolet replicating the one it used in the United States for the Impala.

Launched in 1958, the Parisienne was originally offered as the top version of the Laurentian – in the American market, the Impala debuted the same year as a high-end configuration in the Bel Air family.

At the same time, the GM brand used pretty much the same engines that were available on Impala in its home market.

As a result, the Parisienne could be ordered with the same mix of six-cylinder units and V8 powerplants, as the engine lineups offered to Canadian and American customers were always in sync.

The 1958 Parisienne that you see in these pics is here to remind us of those great times, though it goes without saying its current condition isn’t that great.

Last on the road back in the ‘90s, this Parisienne is now nothing more than a restoration candidate, and a closer inspection should be enough to understand the project isn’t aimed at the faint of heart.

Not only that the metal comes in a rough shape, but many parts are also missing, beginning with the engine and the transmission. This Parisienne was born with a six-cylinder under the hood, but that unit is long gone, so if anything, the car is now ready for a restomod as well.

But at the end of the day, this is one of the most solid Parisienne examples still known to be in existence, so fingers crossed for someone to give it a second chance. eBay seller harv34 is ready to let the car go for at least $2,500. Needless to say, it’s located in Winnipeg, Canada.

The Spotlight-Stealing 1969 Ford Torino GT

Only three muscle cars have survived the modern age, and it's unknown precisely how many will succumb to the electric era. But there was a time when such body styles thrived, appealing to petrolheads of all ages. The Ford Torino was but one, and it was made at different factories all over the U.S. of A. and north of the border in Ontario, Canada.

The car survived for three generations, from 1968 to 1976, and was offered in hardtop, fastback, convertible, sedan, and station wagon body styles. Also marketed as the Fairlane in Venezuela, the Ford Torino came with different powertrains.

Straight-six mills were on the menu, alongside a variety of V8s, which were hooked up to manual or automatic transmissions delivering the respective thrust to the rear axle.

Joining the engine family in 1969, when the pictured example came to life, was the 351 cu-in unit. The 5.8-liter V8 was available with a two- or a four-barrel carburetor, pumping out 250 and 290 horsepower, respectively. If that wasn't enough for the usual muscle car crowd, then they could also order it with the 390 cu-in mill rated at 320 hp.

That might not mean much in today's era when we have EcoBoost Mustangs with four-pot units that are more powerful, but this is 1969 we're talking about, when the Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the Moon.

Fitted with the 351 lump, hooked up to the C6 three-speed automatic transmission, and equipped with disc brakes for superior stopping power, this Ford Torino GT is presented in red with a black vinyl roof on top of a black interior. It has lots of shiny chrome trim on the outside, branded tires wrapped around the classic wheels, and a cabin that has aged like a fine wine.

We cannot see any visible wear and tear, so it is likely that someone gave it a new lease on life. This is accentuated by the very clean underbody, suggesting perhaps a complete restoration and not just several rejuvenated parts.

According to the listing on GarageKeptMotors, because it is for sale if you haven't figured it out yet, the air conditioning needs a recharge, and the original manuals and several servicing invoices accompany the car.

It has 50,787 miles (81,734 km) on the clock and seems ready to hit the open road as soon as its future owner signs on the dotted line and transfers the sum.

Speaking of which, this 1969 Ford Torino GT has a buy-it-now price of just south of the $30,000 mark. You can probably trace cheaper examples, but it is worth a second look if it is a fully restored copy.

Could it lure you into the classic muscle car ownership experience?

In 1956, a new 300B model began the legendary “Letter Series,” which would continue for a decade.

 

When Chrysler debuted the C-300 in 1955, it was a sensation. Based on the luxurious New Yorker coupe, the 300 was the ultimate “Banker’s Hotrod,” equipped with Chrysler’s most potent engine at the time, a 331-cu. in., Hemi V-8 with two four-barrel carburetors, hot cam, and solid lifters. Rated at 300 hp, from which it took its name, it was the most powerful American passenger car engine available at the time. In 1956, a new 300B model began the legendary “Letter Series,” which would continue for a decade.

In 1957, a convertible was added to the 300C. Chrysler styling chief Vigil Exner Jr.’s fresh and innovative styling, featuring long, sweeping fins, was what the company hailed as “the most glamorous car in a generation,” creating a shape that soon had all of Detroit trying to emulate. Horsepower steadily increased along with the 300’s reputation as an extremely fast and stylish machine. An all-new 413-cu. in. engine with wedge-shaped combustion chambers and dual four-barrel carburetors powered the mighty 300E for 1959 and would be the standard 300 “Letter Series” engine for the next few years.

The 300G would be the last Chrysler with fins, marking an end to an era. Nineteen sixty-one would also be the last year the “Letter Series” cars would be exclusive. The 300 line was expanded in 1962 to include less expensive, non-letter series 300 cars that included a four-door, thus diluting its exclusivity.

This 1961 300G, one of only 337 convertibles produced, is what many collectors and enthusiasts consider the last of the great 300 “Letter Series” cars made. Flamboyantly styled inside and out, with canted headlights and large fins on the exterior and an interior that featured leather bucket seats front and rear, plus a spectacular dashboard design highlighted by a unique Astra-dome instrument panel. It is believed to be one of only a handful of 300G convertibles that were sold new with factory air conditioning. The dramatic styling of this rare car is set off by a set of Chrysler wire wheels and wide whitewall tires, adding to the striking appeal of this sensational example of mid-century design. The original steel wheels and covers are included, as well.

Combining a large, high-performance engine with luxurious appointments and brute power make driving this 1961 300G convertible as thrilling to drive today as it was when new.