Running Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

There’s certainly no shortage of cars running around nowadays that used a basic model restored into a clone of a higher-performance offering, with the Chevrolet Chevelle being a popular vehicle to take an entry-level example and turn it into… more»

52K Original Miles: 1991 Honda CRX Si

The hot hatch is a demographic of vehicles that shows no signs of slowing down in terms of the enthusiast market’s attraction to them. While other segments of the hobby ebb and flow, the 80s and 90s econoboxes that… more»

Millions Made, Now Rare: 1977 Fiat 128

From the same guy who perfected front-wheel drive in compact cars, and that other guy who built several of Ferrari’s F1 V12 engines, came the Fiat 128. Dante Giacosa and Aurelio Lampredi conspired to upstage BMC’s Mini with a… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies from 1955 to 1957, few were perhaps more popular than the Bel Air Sport Coupe. In 1957, the year the tailfins sprouted, Chevrolet built more than 168,000 copies of the Sport Coupe wearing Bel Air… more»

Real LS6 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

In 1970, Chevrolet introduced a new big-block V8 displacing 454 cubic inches. The LS6 version produced 450 horsepower, and Chevelle Super Sports equipped with one are considered Holy Grail automobiles today. The seller purchased this black-on-black version from the… more»

Serious Fins: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

Some readers may disagree, but I’ve always felt that the 1959 Cadillac almost defined the fins trend of the 1950s. I acknowledge that Virgil Exner accentuated the feature as part of his “Forward Look” philosophy. Still, there is something… more»

Diving Board Driver: 1975 BMW 2002

We often try and shy away from restored cars but when a specimen was restored many years ago and is holding together well, it seems to edge closer to the “preserved” category. The 1975 BMW 2002 shown here represents… more»

Modern Hemi-Powered 1954 Chrysler Imperial

We can call this baby “Black Bart” because it has a dark, foreboding presence. But this 1954 Imperial Newport has a lot more than that going on, as it has undergone significant modernization (more on that to follow). There… more»

Rare Opportunity: 1965 Ford Mustang A-Code GT

“Oh, good. There are still some cars out there to be found that aren’t total rust-bucket basket cases.” That might be what runs through your mind spying this 1965 Mustang coupe, for sale in Los Angeles. And how could… more»

20th Anniversary: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

“You didn’t forget, right? Oh, not again. It’s an important anniversary.” People can say that about milestones that happen in a marriage, and car lovers can echo such sentiments, with significant models or packages coming out to celebrate milestone… more»

BF Auction: 1979 MG Midget

The MG Midget had an impressive run, debuting in 1963 and running until 1979. While most MG collectors hunt for early Midgets, the final examples are surprisingly good and vastly underappreciated. Sure, the rubber bumpers aren’t for everyone, but… more»

Rare Luxury Exotic: 1984 Bitter SC

Erich Bitter Automobile GmbH (aka Bitter) focuses on producing high-end luxury automobiles in Europe with a performance bent. Erich was a retired race car driver who later began building his own cars using platforms from other manufacturers. Between 1981… more»

360 V8 Powered: 1980 Dodge Mirada

The Dodge Mirada succeeded the Magnum, which had already replaced the Charger in the personal luxury category. Neither attempt was overly successful, and the Mirada was in the mix for just four years. It shared the J-platform used by… more»

Plum Crazy and 440 Power! 1976 Jaguar XJS

For those dreaming of the idea of big-block Mopar power stuffed inside a luxurious British grand touring icon, this 1976 Jaguar XJS might be right up your alley.  With their V12 engines, these Jags were excellent performers in their… more»

Rotary Powered 1978 Triumph Spitfire

One criticism leveled against classic British Sports Cars is that while they are engaging, their engines typically produce modest power. However, this 1978 Triumph Spitfire breaks the mold because its four-cylinder engine has gone the way of the dodo…. more»

28k Mile 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton

If you prefer your classics luxurious and immaculate, you may be irresistibly drawn to this 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton. Its presentation is unsurprising because it has 28,000 miles on the clock and received a bare-metal repaint in 2024. Its… more»