Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The next owner of this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 might face some tough decisions. It is a rock-solid classic that would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic refresh. However, it still wears its original paint, and the decision will be… more»

21k Mile Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

There are times when an over-abundance of a single color on a car can become overwhelming. This is why some manufacturers will offer interiors that contrast with the exterior, and why contrasting viny tops were popular in years gone… more»

1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed

For people who hate making decisions, the 1971 Pontiac Trans Am must’ve been a revelation. The company offered it with a single-engine, and potential buyers had to choose whether they wanted to undertake shifting duties themselves or whether the… more»

390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX

If a buyer wanted a high-performance American two-seater in 1969, they had two choices. They could opt for a Chevrolet Corvette, but the AMC AMX offered an interesting and far more affordable alternative if the budget didn’t stretch that… more»

Highly Optioned: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

One of the great attractions for buyers when they wandered into their local Ford dealership to order their shiny new 1st Generation Mustang was the enormous selection of optional extras on offer. If you look back across motoring history… more»

Aussie Muscle In The US: 2011 Holden HSV Maloo R8

Hindsight. It’s 20:20 vision. As I write this article, it strikes me that it is almost exactly four years to the day since the last passenger car rolled off an Australian production line. On October 20th, 2017, the Holden… more»

Factory Air: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

When Lee Iacocca set the design parameters for what would become the Ford Pinto, he had some very specific characteristics in mind. He demanded that the car must weigh less than 2,000lbs and that its sticker price should be… more»

Simply Spotless: 1958 Ford Ranchero Custom

Vehicles like the Ford Ranchero represent an interesting compromise for the motoring public. They offer greater load-carrying capacity than you might expect to find in a sedan or station wagon but with greater comfort and refinement than most people… more»

First Year Model: 1939 Mercury Eight Sedan

Launching a completely new car brand will be a high-risk venture at the best of times, but doing so as the world was slowly climbing out of the crippling Great Depression was a supreme act of bravery and self-belief…. more»

Best One Left? 1989 Yugo GV

This 1989 Yugo GV is a sad sight sitting in this workshop. It had been in hibernation for eighteen years before the current owner spotted it. He discovered that once he dug below the surface, this little gem was… more»

289/5-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The owner of this 1967 Mustang Fastback is pretty candid about its condition and needs. He says that it has been sitting for years and that the buyer will need to budget for a total restoration. It seems to… more»

Woody Soft-Top: 1949 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

The owner of this 1949 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible is relisting it due to a misunderstanding by a winning bidder. That individual believed that he had purchased a show-quality classic. While the photos show this to be a… more»

Rare R Package: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata

It may seem harsh and even a bit controversial, but the reality is that as a concept, Mazda’s MX-5 Miata hardly broke any new ground when it was released. After all, manufacturers across the globe had been producing two-seat… more»

327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova

For many years, this 1968 Chevy II Nova’s owner utilized his position as a new car salesman to buy interesting vehicles that their owners traded at his dealership. He aimed to treat these cars to some restoration work as… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO

The Collins Dictionary describes subtle as “not open or direct.” It seems that Ford took one look at this definition and proceeded to hurl their Collins into the nearest trash can when they released a V6 engine that they… more»

2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With Only 1,500 Miles!

When I looked at this 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, I struggled to hit upon its strongest attribute. I couldn’t decide whether it was its stunning paint, its aggressive good looks, its incredibly low odometer reading, or its V8… more»

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