The International Harvester Scout stands as one of the most historically significant pioneers of the modern SUV era. Clean surviving examples are increasingly prized by collectors who appreciate their rugged, no-nonsense construction. This 1975 International Harvester (IH) Scout II… more»
Rare Tri-Power: 1960 Ford Starliner Bubbletop
Ford introduced the Starliner in 1960, a Galaxie fastback with thin roof pillars. While competing with Chevrolet was likely the goal, Ford thought the design would be helpful in NASCAR. It was a two-year package, replaced in 1962 by… more»
51K Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Few body styles evoke the visceral response of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Almost everyone over 50 has a story about a Trans Am. With its predatory front-end redesign, aggressive shaker scoop, and the bold, iconic “screaming chicken”… more»
Modern Classic? 1985 Cadillac Cimarron
I’ve been rereading Cadillac: Standard of Excellence again, and it only goes up to 1980, so the bustleback Seville is the last “new” model shown. That was just before the Cimarron was introduced. I wish there was a 1981… more»
Sprint Engine Swap: 1971 Triumph 1500
While this car is advertised as a Triumph Dolomite, it was built using a completely different car – the economy-minded, front-wheel drive 1500. The body cues are similar, but the Dolomite was a rear-wheel drive dynamo, especially the “Sprint”… more»
440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth hit a home run in the muscle car marketplace when it introduced the Road Runner in 1968, offering a sporty car with a big block as standard equipment, yet still affordable enough in base form to be within… more»
No Reserve Roadster: 1973 Triumph TR6
For many years, the British roadster was the quintessential sports car. While a Mustang was the muscle car of choice for many, the variety of open-top sports models from Great Britain were the car of choice if you wanted… more»
455/4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 can rightly wear the survivor label. From its original paint to its numbers-matching V8, it is a well-preserved classic that presents nicely. There is scope for the buyer to make some cosmetic updates… more»
Stunning Restoration: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Some sellers describe their classics as restored, but close inspection reveals enough changes that they could best be described as refurbished. There are no such dangers with this 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. The seller followed a faithful path during… more»
Tuned-Up Drop-Top: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You only had to check out the Pontiac GTO’s production numbers to see that the muscle car market was shrinking by 1970. Sales were down by roughly half from 1969, and they were nothing like the heyday in 1966… more»
26K Mile Z Car: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary
While we tend to be impressed by owners of supercars and restomods these days, it seems the previous version of peacocking in the car world was to buy a special edition model and put it on ice for a… more»



















