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»
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»
Needs Restoration: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Limited Edition “7-Up” Convertible
The 5.0 Mustang convertible of the late-’80s and early-’90s was forever tied to its era by Vanilla Ice’s 1990 release “Ice Ice Baby.” Also released in 1990 was this Deep Emerald Green Mustang convertible: Sold as a 25th Anniversary… more»
Last Of The Third Gens: 1992 Pontiac Trans Am
Third-generation Camaros and Firebirds are finally gaining their collector due after a couple long decades of mullet jokes and owner abuse. When the last of the third gens were introduced for 1992, however, they were getting a little long… more»
Rust-Free Western Car: 1989 Ford Probe GT
What a world it was back in 1989. Today, Ford makes one solitary traditional car, the Mustang. Back then, it introduced a second sporty car to compete with the likes of the Toyota Celica and Honda Prelude. Between the… more»
Ready To Roll: 1971 Ford Torino 500 Station Wagon
Mag wheels on station wagons may be the start of a new trend! The other day, we shared a 1977 Buick Century with a set of mags, and now we have this high and dry 1971 Torino with 14-inch… more»
















