One Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

The Pontiac Can Am was a limited-production muscle car that was made for only one year (1977) and was part LeMans and part Trans Am. Pontiac’s marketing partner, Jim Wangers, conceived it, but it may have been too little,… more»

No Reserve Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau

Project or parts car? That is the question this 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau raises. It was magnificent in its prime, but time hasn’t treated it kindly. The motor is missing, the interior is partially dismantled, and the listing images… more»

Salvageable? 1954 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe

Everyone wants to save an old car, but often it’s not feasible. It’s not just the expense, and no, it’s not always about making a return on the investment; if you really like the car, so be it. But… more»

Ready To Show: 1970 Chevelle SS 454

Chevrolet produced the Chevelle in 1964 to fill the mid-size car gap and respond to Ford’s popular Fairlane. Over the next few years, the model saw many iterations, including a 4-door sedan, a wagon, a pickup version, and the… more»

One-Owner Bargain? 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T

It can be hard to find a decent, usable vehicle of any type for under $10,000 these days, and under $5,000, good luck. Those of you who think there aren’t any decent deals out there anymore, here you go…. more»

Not Mellow Yellow: 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10

The Dodge Viper RT/10 has been a surprisingly attainable classic for some time now, and I’m mildly surprised not to see higher numbers on occasion. The cars that were painted Viper Bright Yellow in 1995 number less than 300,… more»

No Reserve California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS

The Ford Mustang California Special is one of those limited-edition models you either think is enormously cool or consider a bit of a poser. The package, which largely focused on cosmetic enhancements, could be optioned up into a muscle… more»

Proper British Sports Car: 1967 Lotus Elan S3

The Elan model from Lotus was produced between 1963 and 1973. During that 10-year span, there were several different models produced. The majority, like the example here, were Roadsters. Very light, great handling, and fast, the Elan was designed… more»

Midnight Chamois Edition: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Something that always stops me in my tracks while surfing the web for classic cars is coming across a car similar to one I owned. That’s what happened when I saw this 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Midnight Chamois Edition…. more»

Triple Threat: 1971 Kawasaki H1-A 500 Mach III

Sounding like it’s been restored or at least refurbished a bit, the seller says this two-stroke triple has a mix of original, NOS, and aftermarket parts on it. This 1971 Kawasaki H1-A 500 triple can be found here on… more»

Show Car Past? 1964 Maserati 3500 GT

This gorgeous 1964 Maserati 3500 GT is currently up for auction out of Jabbeke, Belgium. Bidding is already at €110,000, with the reserve not yet met. This classic grand tourer represents a significant milestone in Maserati’s history, depicting a… more»

V6 Powered 1969 MGB GT

I’ve often viewed MGB-GTs as great little coupes but needing more power. The GT is attractive and surprisingly roomy inside, but that 1798cc four-cylinder has never done it for me (despite my racing one in an Austin Marina). This… more»

High Output Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

In 1967, General Motors finally unleashed its Ford Mustang competitors, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro. Pontiac sold 82,500 Firebirds that first year, less than half the nearly 221,000 Camaros, despite comparable starting prices. Chevrolet was still a sales… more»

B-Series Barn Find: 1949 Dodge B-1-B Pickup

The resumption of automotive innovation among American automakers after World War II was quite sluggish, to say the least. Almost all post-war production cars were simply continuations of pre-war models, with pre-war styling (Studebaker and Kaiser were notable exceptions)…. more»

Ever Seen One? 1989 Chevrolet Carralo

Most Camaro fans know the IROC-Z and Z28, but have you ever heard of a Carralo? This unusual third-generation Camaro got a makeover from Knudsen Automotive, the specialty builder behind the Pontiac Tojan. If the name doesn’t ring a… more»

Colonnade Cruiser: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

The General Motors Colonnade craze that swept the country by storm was halfway through its cycle in 1975, with all four divisions seeing strong success with their A-Body offerings.  Chevrolet was lucky enough to have a couple of colonnade-style… more»