Insane 1,500-Horsepower 1987 Buick Grand National

The 1987 Buick Grand National has long held a special place in the muscle car world, known for its stealthy blacked-out look and performance that embarrassed much larger V8s in its day. This example, currently listed on eBay, takes… more»

Save it from the Crusher! 1974 Ford Gran Torino

The Torino nameplate replaced the Fairlane in the late 1960s as Ford’s mid-size automobile. It remained in production through 1976 and may be best remembered as the “Striped Tomato” in the 1970s Starsky & Hutch TV series. The seller… more»

Round Two: 1985 Buick Riviera Turbo Convertible

About a week ago, I reviewed this 1985 Buick Riviera. It was a standard, generic coupe edition, but notable for its extremely low mileage and excellent condition. Today, courtesy of Jack M., I have a second ’85 Riviera to… more»

Faded Survivor: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST

Chevy/Ford. Stacked headlights are just as polarizing for most folks as the age-old debate between Chevrolet and Ford. I’m a big fan of stacked headlights, and others don’t like them at all. Some can take them or leave them…. more»

Super Rare Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty

Pontiac performance began well before the vaunted 1964 GTO, and key evidence rests in this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty. The 1 of 162 special-order unit wears an aluminum hood, front and rear bumpers, and inner and outer fenders,… more»

Marti Report 1 Of 13: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500

Most of us have heard of Marti Reports in regard to Ford vehicles, but some of us may not know the story behind this company, including its founder, Kevin Marti. It’s interesting, and this rust-free 1979 Ford Ranchero 500… more»

Rare 1966 Imperial LeBaron Four-Door Hardtop

This 1966 Imperial LeBaron Hardtop Sedan was Chrysler Corporation’s “most luxurious automobile” according to its sales brochure, which also called it “a quiet place to go after work,” and “your own private island.” Yes, with a list price of… more»

1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible with Factory 4-Speed

Finding a real-deal 1970 Pontiac GTO convertible is hard enough. Finding one that’s still numbers matching, retains its original “242” GTO identity, and is backed by a factory 4-speed manual puts this car in a much smaller and more… more»

67k Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado Sport

Of all the segments I’d like to see return to the marketplace in droves, a great selection of small, inexpensive, basic pickups from a variety of manufacturers would undoubtedly be near the top of my list.  So many new… more»

One-Owner 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

Soft is the keyword for this beautifully-preserved 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. The edges are soft with hardly any sharp creases in the design or bodywork. The Light Driftwood Metallic paint is soft, perfect for Livermore, California, where it’s… more»

Italian V8 Four-Seater: 1971 Maserati Indy

It’s 1969, and you are shopping for a Maserati of the grand touring persuasion. The options are prolific. The six-cylinder Mistral, or its sister, the Sebring? In the eight-cylinder category – the Ghibli, the Mexico, or – fresh to… more»

No Reserve Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

I always appreciate candor from sellers and admire those who don’t portray their classic as something it isn’t. However, I had a wry smile when I read the description of this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, with the seller boldly stating… more»

Fastback Find: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 289 4-Speed

Hiding in this garage is an extremely promising project candidate. Almost any First Generation Mustang is desirable, but this 1967 GT Fastback is among the most keenly sought by enthusiasts. It is undeniably rough around the edges, and the… more»

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Project

Competition for the hot new Ford Mustang “pony car” began to arrive in 1967. And Chevrolet’s Camaro would quickly grab onto the #2 sales spot. Convertibles would account for 11% of sales in ’67, but only 5,285 came equipped… more»

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Plus Parts Car

The first generation of “America’s Sport Car” was in the wind-down mode in 1961 and 1962. A new era of the Chevrolet Corvette was coming in 1963 and would carry the “Sting Ray” sub-name. The seller has a pair… more»

Open-Air Fun! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Chevrolet was on top of the world with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. The economy was good, and people were looking to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” Even though they sold 1.6 million cars in 1956, only 2.5%… more»

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