Post-War Survivor: 1946 Pontiac Streamliner

The Streamliner was a mid-level car built and sold by Pontiac beginning in the 1930s and through 1952, with a break during World War II. When production resumed after the war, there were few changes in the 1946 models…. more»

BF Auction: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Before crossovers took over American roads, full-size sedans like the Mercury Grand Marquis defined comfortable long-distance travel. With body-on-frame construction, V8 power, and a ride quality seemingly designed to smooth out rough pavement, these big Mercurys earned loyal followings… more»

Stored 37 Years: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande

Hoping to reclaim some of the market share the Ford Mustang had lost since 1967, the company introduced a “luxury” model in 1969 called the Grande. The Grande had a higher level of trim than regular Mustangs and came… more»

Hand-Built Project: 1978 Stutz Blackhawk

The Blackhawk was a lavish, hand-built car that was designed for the rich and famous audience. The Stutz brand was resurrected in 1971, and these wild-looking cars saw no more than 600 assemblies through 1987. Unlike other examples of… more»

Dual-Quad Four-Speed Fun: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner has long been one of the icons of the muscle car era, and this example listed on eBay comes with a combination that should catch the attention of Mopar fans. Located in Shelby, Montana,… more»

28k Miles/Hemi Orange! 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

No all-new car may have fallen from grace as quickly as the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. Treated to a new platform and styling in 1970, the Barracuda’s sales jumped by 50% over 1969. Yet, for the 1971 model year, the… more»

1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 Turbo Diesel

Call me crazy, but I prefer the look of this 1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 diesel over any pickup Dodge has made since the redesign in mid-1993. The company has a history of making trucks look basically the same… more»

Not A Sleeper! 1987 Dodge Diplomat SE

The 1970s and 1980s Dodge Diplomat was an evolution of the troubled Aspen and Plymouth Volare. Along with the Plymouth Gran Fury, it became a popular choice for police cars on the street and in the movies/television. With black… more»

Armored Vehicle! 1996 Chevrolet Suburban K2500

Onyx Black is the only color for this rig. I can’t imagine a Summit White or Victory Red Suburban fully outfitted with armor plating by O’Gara Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company out of Ohio. Yes, this 1996 Chevrolet Suburban… more»

Build Your Own Bond Car: Aston Martin DB5 Replica

This is a new one on me: a fiberglass kit car – in pieces – for an Aston Martin DB5. When you come across a replica of a sought-after sports or classic car that you don’t see every day,… more»

140 hp Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first foray into the compact car market in 1960. And borrowed some engineering concepts from the VW Beetle, aka it had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear. It was popular, but its unorthodox approach… more»

Stunning Triple Black: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

I have previously admitted that I am not typically a fan of Black cars. However, when the classic in question is a Triple-Black 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, I am willing to make exceptions. This car is simply… more»

No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

When Volkswagen commenced development of its replacement for the venerable Beetle, it adopted a new engineering philosophy. No longer were the oily and noisy bits located at the rear; the latest offering featured a front-engine, front-wheel-drive mechanical layout. It… more»

440 Power! Rare 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe

In 1970, machismo was all the rage at Mopar. The Plymouth division had Road Runners, GTXs, Duster 340s, Cudas, hemi this, hemi that, and hemi the other thing. Even the big car, the Fury series, such as today’s Gran… more»

One Repaint, 57k Miles: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

There are several YouTube videos online with a similar theme: the Karmann Ghia was the biggest automotive lie for nearly 20 years. I take some offense to that because Volkswagen never positioned it as a sports car. In fact,… more»

1 of 276 Barn Find: 1956 Packard Caribbean

The Caribbean was Packard’s uber-luxury “halo car” from 1953 to 1956. It was a low-production model that had no future once Packard merged with Studebaker in 1954, with Packards becoming rebadged ‘Bakers in 1957 and 1958. This once stellar… more»