AC Blows Cold! 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger

How many times have you read in a classified ad that a car’s air conditioning “just needs a charge”? This will not be one of those times, because the seller of this ’74 Dart says that the “air blows… more»

One-Owner 1972 Mercury Monterey Custom With 13,800 Miles

I was always more of a Rockford Files fan when I was watching reruns after school in the late ’80s, but I still know that this Monterey gives off some serious Hawaii Five-O vibes. While Jack Lord’s character Steve McGarrett didn’t… more»

What’s Your Bid? 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Convertible Coupe

Where I live, there’s a three-story antique mall that’s been in business for decades. One of the vendors recently tried to move some wares by announcing it was “Christmas in July”: Buy a wrapped antique and be surprised when… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1918 Buick E-34 Roadster

Maybe it was something in the water at the turn of the 20th century, but there was no shortage of larger-than-life characters involved in the automobile industry. Many of them were self-made men who made (and sometimes lost) fortunes… more»

Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD

If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»

Parked 41 Years: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It says a lot about my aspirations that I’ve bought several Volkswagen repair manuals under the assumption that I’ll eventually buy one just to work on it. The VW I’d have in mind is an early-’70s Beetle or, in… more»

Low-Mileage 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you may already know that 1970s Monte Carlos are more controversial than you might expect (especially the downsized 1978 models). Perhaps some feel that the late Mitchell-era styling is a little… more»

Affordable Top-Down Fun: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

When the Alfa informally known as the “Duetto” was introduced as a 1966 model, few would have guessed that the same basic shape would wear the badge for almost 30 years; but if you have something you like, you… more»

Old School Hot Rod: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Club Coupe

It’s hard to believe that Pixar’s Cars franchise is almost 20 years old; the toys are still on the shelves and the Hudson brand is still more than a simple footnote in automotive history. Contrary to what people may… more»

Cute Project: 1972 Honda Z600

I know what you’re thinking: Why doesn’t Honda offer its 2024 Civic in orange? A daily driver as cute and happy looking as this 1972 Z600 is bound to wipe away the commuter blues. The alternative of course is… more»

Rust-Free Sky Bird: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

The Pontiac Firebird is a shoo-in for the official car of the 1970s: The Rockford Files and Smokey and the Bandit sealed the deal, but even without their influence, the Firebird was a winner. It’s refreshing to see one that plainly… more»

Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan

As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»

Road-Trip-Ready 1964 Plymouth Fury Station Wagon

For many, many years, a Fury station wagon wouldn’t rate a second look from the average passerby, but old family haulers have enjoyed a spike in popularity over the last couple decades. A solid Fury wagon such as the… more»

Rust-Free 4×4: 1986 Dodge Power Ram W150

This beefy 4×4 is aptly named Power Ram. It certainly looks as if it could climb mountains and bust through walls. A few decades ago, the Big Three would stick to a basic truck design for years. Chevy kept… more»

Beautiful Cat: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

I’m not sure that the 1967/8 Mercury Cougar gets the recognition it deserves for being a fantastic-looking car, one that is almost totally distinct from its parent Mustang. From its electric-shaver grille to its slightly tunneled rear window, it… more»

Original Condition 1976 Ford F-150 Bicentennial Edition

The United States of America’s Semiquincentennial (250-year anniversary) is a mere two years away – are you ready? If not, there are worse ways to celebrate a country’s birthday than buying a 1976 Ford F-150 with the Bicentennial Option… more»

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