At the time of its release, this was the fastest four-door car in the world, with a 0-60 time of 6 seconds and a top speed of 142 mph. Just 6,500 were built from 1968 to 1972.
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA
Photographed June 2014
60’s
1969 Dodge Dart
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA
Photographed December 2012
1969 Buick Skylark
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
Photographed June 2015
1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
Introduced for the 1967 model year, the Coronet R/T came standard with a 375 HP 440 “Magnum” V8 engine.
El Segundo, CA
Photographed November 2013
1963 Ford Ranchero
1963 was the first year for the optional 260 V8 engine, offering 164 horsepower. 12,218 Rancheros were sold in total during the 1963 model year.
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA
Photographed June 2015
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 S
Santa Monica, CA
Photographed June 2015
1967 Plymouth Fury III
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA
Photographed December 2012
1968-73 Datsun 510
Often referred to as “the poor man’s BMW,” the 510’s rear-wheel-drive layout and BMW-inspired structure led it to become a popular target for enthusiasts and tuners alike. Rust seems to have gotten to many of them, however, making this clean example a rare find.
Portland, OR
Photographed August 2011
1965 Chrysler New Yorker
The 1965 New Yorker was a fresh redesign penned by Chrysler’s chief stylist Elwood Engel, with many styling features resembling the famed 1961 Lincoln Continental, also designed by Engel. 21,110 buyers sprang for the sedan in 1965, no doubt attracted by the 340 horses under the hood.
El Segundo, CA
Photographed November 2013
1969 Ford Thunderbird
Santa Monica, CA
Photographed April 2011
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Spotted on La Mesa Drive in Santa Monica, CA. The houses on the other side of the street overlook the Riviera Country Club and go for $7-15 million. So this is probably some rich guy’s toy. But it’s cool anyway. Look how shiny it is!
Santa Monica, CA
Photographed June 2011
1964-65 Austin-Healey 3000
Paris, France
Photographed July 2013