1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The second-generation Firebird, like the Camaro it was based on, made its debut in 1970, and would last for 11 years before it was retired. Performance started out strong, though dropped considerably throughout the seventies. Still, even in 1975, the Firebird was still available with 400 and 455 ci engines. This Formula's green paint and matching stripes date it instantly: a very 70s paint job for a very 70s car.

 

 

1962 Land Rover Series IIA

The classic Land Rover Series was produced relatively unchanged from 1948-1985. The IIA was made from '62-'71, but is identical to the earlier Series II. The IIA was extremely successful around the world, and sold very well, and continues to be popular. This one seems to have been fitted with some aftermarket graphics, and sports an amazing patina.

 

 

1969 Ford Econoline Club Wagon

The second generation Econoline was introduced in 1969, replacing the Falcon-based compact 1st gen. This was the first modern American van, meaning it had a hood. In 1969, Dodge and Chevy both still had cab-over-engine vans. This "luxury" Club Wagon has been converted into a camper, and looks great in white and green two-tone.

 

 

 

   

1950 Studebaker Champion

The new 3rd generation Champions were introduced in 1947, and were the first new postwar cars. The distinctive curved rear window (which way is it going?) was introduced at this time, and, on coupes, the rear window wrapped around all the way to the side windows. In 1950, the pointed, bullet nose front end was added, giving both the front and the rear distinctive design elements. All in all, an extremely interesting piece of 50s design, and it's rarer and rarer to see a unrestored driver like this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

The Dart name was first used in the early 60s, on large cars that didn't have much in common with the later ones. The generation remembered more today, the 4th, was introduced in 1967 and lasted until '76. Like the Valiant, the Dart was basic transportation for the masses. It was reliable, handsome enough, and perfect for its role. The Dart, unlike the Valiant, was available with large engines in muscle car packages, including the 440. This Swinger, which was the name given to the coupes, is painted in a fantastic 70s-green, and the look is finished with chrome Cragars.

 

 

 

1975 Jeep J10

In 1962 Jeep entered the civilian pickup truck business with the Gladiator, putting the tough and well known Jeep name on a slightly more luxurious and accommodating pickup. More luxurious than earlier pickups based on the Willys station wagon, and the classic Jeep, but still extremely basic compared to pickups today. The Gladiator adopted the front from the Wagoneer in 1970 and continued to have that design until the pickup was retired in 1988. This J10 demonstrates the numerical names that started in 1971, as well as a cool color and great patina. It was offered for sale at $3000 OBO.

 

 

 

   

1969 Opel Kadett Wagon

Opels were sold by Buick dealers starting in the mid sixties, and lasting until the end of the seventies. Available in the U.S. was the Manta (here), GT, 1900, Kadett, and later the Opel Isuzu by Buick. The Kadett was first sold in the U.S. in 1965. The redesign happened very soon afterwards, to the style shown here. The new Kadett was available in all body style variations, and was fairly popular in the U.S. However, despite that, very few remain, which makes this quite an amazing find. Even more so because of the fantastic color, and overall design of the car. It is truly a stunningly pretty design, in my opinion, with perfect proportions, and just fantastic design elements.