Last of the 250 GT Series: 1963 Ferrari Lusso

Possibly the most beautiful of Ferrari’s 250 GT series, the three hundred fifty GT/L road cars produced from 1962 to 1964 were soon known simply as “Lusso” – Italian for luxury. Technically, these cars were the final evolution of… more»

Rockford Style: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

As a teenager, I was fortunate that my father was an enormous fan of the TV series The Rockford Files. It meant that the show became a staple of our weekly viewing schedule. I never watched it for the… more»

1961 Mercury Meteor 600 With 8,100 Original Miles!

Had things gone to plan, our feature car would have become the 1961 Edsel Ranger. However, when Ford’s bold plans for the Edsel brand collapsed, the company recouped the development costs of the new Ranger by rebadging it and… more»

24-Year Barn Dweller: 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Sport Fury, a snappier version of the Plymouth, arrived in 1959, two years before the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and three ahead of the Ford Galaxie 500XL. It wasn’t in the mix for 1960 or 1961 but finished… more»

Pinnacle of Luxury: 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit

The Zimmer Golden Spirit has long been a fixture in the classic car landscape, caught between being the ultimate expression of wealth and excess to something that has become a sideshow-grade curiosity on the project car landscape. While its… more»

455 Equipped: 1967 Buick Skylark

The seller refers to this 1967 Buick Skylark as restored, but because of the upgraded engine hiding under the hood, I would probably consider it refurbished. It spent twenty-five years in storage but has been revived and is ready… more»

Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Badge revivals are nothing new in the automotive world. Chevrolet followed the practice in 1983 when it reintroduced the SS badge to the Monte Carlo range after a twelve-year absence. Our featured SS rolled off the line in 1985… more»

Drop-Top Discovery: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

True or False: The Ford Mustang was the first so-called “pony car” to enter the market. And False is the answer. The Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to the game, which debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair,… more»

Power Top: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»

Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455

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»

Muscle Ute: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino 454

If you want a muscle car with some serious utility, you can’t go wrong with this El Camino. This 1975 example has some serious muscle chops with a 454-cubic-inch V8, Turbo 400 automatic, limited-slip rear end, swivel bucket seats,… more»

Cold War V4: 1982 ZAZ-968M

In December 2008, Top Gear UK aired a story arguing that no Communist country had ever produced a good car. One of the witnesses for the prosecution was a ZAZ-968, a car that enjoyed a typically long production life…. more»

1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396 4-Speed

This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice has an interesting history. The story goes that its first owner was a line worker at Chevrolet’s Oshawa factory, helping build the car that would eventually find its way into their garage. It is a… more»

Strong Runner? 1969 Pontiac Firebird Project

I’m always happy to find a first-gen Pontiac Firebird (’67-’69) such as this 1969 edition. Let’s face it, we have featured first-gen Chevrolet Camaros (also ’67-’69) out the wazoo, so it’s nice to get a little divergence. Now, don’t… more»

Rare R-Code 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

In 1963, Ford rolled out a 427 cubic inch V8 to compete with Chevrolet’s 409, Chrysler’s 413, and Pontiac’s 421 on the street (and on the track). Two versions of the 427 existed, the 425 hp R-Code and the… more»

Plum Crazy 1976 Plymouth Volare 383 5-Speed

In 1976, Plymouth rolled out the F-body Volare to replace the aging Valiant compact. Over at Dodge, the Aspen took over for the Dart. The cars were produced in a single generation but were plagued by quality control and… more»