5-Speed Survivor: 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback

UPDATE – This little 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback is still for sale, with a new asking price of $2,900, so $500 cheaper than when we saw it back in May. The good part is that they’ve finally included an… more»

Barn Find 10 Years Ago: 1958 Plymouth Savoy

The Savoy was a fixture in the Plymouth line-up between 1951 and 1964. For the “Forward Look” editions of 1957-58, the Savoy was the middle-level trim edition sandwiched between the Plaza and Belvedere (all named after upscale hotels). The… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Austin Mini Moke

Originally developed for the British Defense Forces, the Austin Mini Moke enjoyed a long production history as affordable civilian transport. It brought together proven mechanical components from the Mini with a unique and robust body that offered enjoyable open-air… more»

Cheap California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang

Every now and again, you see a listing for a car that seems to be priced right on the button in terms of market conditions and fairness to the eventual buyer. The Ford Mustang California Special, or C/S, is… more»

Gorgeous Survivor: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari

Almost 20 feet of cool, this 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari may be as eye-catching a 1970s station wagon as you’ll find. I have no doubt that driving this car in public would almost cause a crowd to gather anytime… more»

Poor Man’s Chalet? 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood Wagon

When Chevrolet introduced the Brookwood station wagon in 1958, it fit 6 passengers comfortably in the standard configuration, or 9 if the buyer opted for the extra seat.  However, somebody took this one and did something Chevy never dreamed… more»

Drive, Restore, or Restomod? 1972 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger got a completely new look to begin its third generation in 1971, known as the fuselage body, as its rounded edges resembled an airplane more than the Coke-bottle styling of the earlier cars, which appeared more… more»

Garage Find: 1980 Porsche 924

This is a case of a car that is tragically unloved by the collector marketplace but looks wholly deserving of its asking price, especially with the work the seller has done. Supposedly found in the proverbial elderly owner’s garage… more»

60K Original Miles: 1990 Ford Escort GT

The Ford Escort GT remains a curiosity among the 90s sport compact set. In a segment dominated by boy racers that featured hopped-up engines, suspensions, and body kits,  the Escort GT seemingly checks all of those boxes. While not… more»

Professionally Reconditioned: 1980 FIAT 2000 Spider

We haven’t seen enough of Tom Tjaarda in these pages. Tjaarda was born in 1934 in Detroit; his father was Dutchman John Tjaarda, who styled the Lincoln Zephyr. Tom studied architecture while at university, but when he presented his… more»

Carport Find: 1966 Volvo 122S

Volvos have long had a reputation for two things: ruggedness and safety. Cuteness is not so much the thing with the Swedish brand, though the latest models, like the XC40, definitely have a presence in the looks department. A… more»

Watch Your Feet! 1950s David Bradley Mobile Saw

Looking like something out of a horror movie, and I’m sure this machine has been associated with more than its share of emergency room visits, this cool and scary 1950s David Bradley Brush Cutter can be found here on… more»

S-Code Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford restyled its popular Mustang for the second time in 1969, and added a new performance model, too. That addition was the Mach 1, and it would go on to account for a quarter of Mustang sales that year… more»

First Time Up For Sale: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado in 1967. It continued as a personal luxury car, but now with front-wheel drive like the Oldsmobile Toronado from the year before. It would remain a Cadillac fixture for the next 35 years. The 1968… more»

Donated Modern Classic: 2001 Honda S2000

This is one of those cases of a car that is known for its reliability ending up in the worst hands possible given its condition. This 2001 Honda S2000 roadster is absolutely on the way to being a car… more»

Parked for 47 Years: 1939 Packard 110 Coupe

Packard! That sturdy last name evokes understated excellence in American automotive design and manufacturing. It’s also an unfortunate, oft-told tale – a company that made exalted automobiles, survived the great depression, but couldn’t weather the storm that was the… more»