The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
Drive Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
Small Block Transplant: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
As the mid-size muscle car market unfolded in the 1960s, the Chevy Chevelle SS 396 became an icon. From 1966 to 1968, the car was a designated series of its own, body code 13837 for the Sport Coupe version…. more»
Well-Optioned Estate: 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
This eBay listing for a classic B-body 1979 Chevrolet Impala wagon ends soon, and we felt it was worthy of a look. One of the more intriguing aspects of older cars and trucks is decoding their options, not only… more»
Field Find: 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
In the 1930s, the hallmark of luxury was length. Wheelbase measurements became part of manufacturers’ marketing strategies. Cadillac generated several entries in this race, with tiers of cars aimed at capturing wallet share. The Series 70 and 75 sat… more»
Original Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
Chrome Bumper Swan Song: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
Twin-Stick Project: 1980 Dodge Colt
This 1980 Dodge Colt is a bit rougher around the edges than I originally thought when I saw it listed here on eBay yesterday. I love these little cars, and if rust isn’t an issue, this one could be… more»
Gorgeous Paint: 1984 Ford Bronco
When a seller uses the word “gorgeous” in a listing, it is a bold move. Sometimes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems appropriate when describing the paint on this 1984 Ford Bronco. Its interior… more»
Unmodified Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet El Camino
I’m not someone who names my vehicles, but the first owner of this 1977 Chevrolet El Camino named it “Ellie,” and it’s said to be original other than possibly some paint work on the bed portion. It was owned… more»
Senior-Owned Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle would be a sales success for many years to come. The redesign from 1968 to 1972 was especially popular, which included the seller’s Malibu 4-door sedan. It was owned by two… more»
1987 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 Turbo-Diesel 5-Speed
I have a bad habit of referring to vehicles as being box-checkers, as in having just about every feature or option that I’d ever want in a vehicle, usually a truck, since I’m heavily into pickups lately. This 1987… more»
Ready For The Road: 1985 Ford Bronco II XLT
If you go to your friendly Ford dealer today, you’ll find that they’re willing to sell you a big Bronco or a little Bronco…just like they would back in 1985. Being that we’re a bunch of classic car fans… more»
Grabber Green: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SCJ
The 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 represents one of the most recognizable expressions of the muscle car era, and certain combinations stand out even among these already desirable machines. This example currently listed on eBay is presented as a… more»


















