The GSX was the top-of-the-line Skylark, and was Buick’s equivalent to the Pontiac GTO Judge. Equipped with a Buick 455 V-8 engine and upgraded suspension components, the GSX provided a muscle car experience…through the civilized lens of a Buick…. more»
Jun 21, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Inherited 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Corvette was Chevrolet’s answer to the popularity of European sports cars. Named for a small, nimble warship, and sporting a six-cylinder engine and two-speed automatic transmission, the Corvette was decidedly underpowered for its sporting name in its debut year… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two Owner 1972 BMW 2002 Tii with Factory Sunroof
The BMW -02 series began life powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four cylinder engine. It was a two-door coupe based on the contemporary Neue Klasse sports sedan platform, earning it the designation “1600-2,” with the “-2” standing for “two-door.” Later… more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
30 Years Owned 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
This was not Henry Ford’s first Model A. His initial naming system was alphabetical in nature, with cars going all the way up to the venerable Model T that made Ford Ford. The Model A, designed as a new… more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare 1955 Hillman Minx Californian
Hillman has a long and storied history-making “midsize” economical cars for the Australian, North American, and European markets. I put “midsize” in quotation marks because by modern standards these would be decidedly compact. The Minx Californian is a coupe version… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Clamshell Barn Find! 1965 Buick Riviera
The Riviera was Buick’s entry into the personal luxury space, something akin to the Ford Thunderbird…but–dare I say–better. It was bigger, had more power, and arguably better styling. The Riviera began as a trim level on Buick’s earlier models… more»
Jun 16, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Top-Of-The-Line: 59k Mile 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX
Designed as a personal luxury coupe during some of Chrysler’s most trying times, the Dodge Mirada was an undermarketed gem of luxury performance. This was Dodge’s badge-engineered equivalent to the Chrysler Cordoba and Imperial, and as such was not… more»
Jun 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Worth Restoring? 1971 Jeepster Commando
There are many cars that claim the name of “first SUV.” The Jeep Cherokee is what’s mostly credited with that, but the AMC Eagle also shows up from time to time. SUV, a relatively new denomination of vehicle, already… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Paint: 1980 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Survivor
The popularity of the Jeep can be traced back to its military roots when surplus vehicles leftover from various wars were snapped up and used by whoever could claim them. People quickly realized that its lightweight, small size, high… more»
Jun 12, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One-Off Roadster! 1958 Carston Sports Car
The Volvo P1800 was an exercise by the Swedish company to prove that the engines equipped in their family cars could power an exotic sports car. Today’s 1958 Carston was created in a similar vein, although not by the… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Very Original 1968 Ford Torino Project
Today, you walk into a Ford dealer and you’re met with exactly one car, eight different SUVs, and six different trucks if you count variations on the F-series as one model. In 1968, Ford had fourteen different models just… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Big Block! 1968 Dodge Charger Project
Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a pseudo-personal-luxury car. Not quite on the level of Buick’s Riviera or Cadillac’s Eldorado, but more on par with the Mercury Cougar and AMC Marlin. The second generation, debuting with this car… more»
Jun 10, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stored for 30 Years! 1934 Chevrolet Master Project
The Chevrolet Master was introduced in 1933 to replace the outgoing Master Eagle as the more expensive model in Chevrolet’s lineup. I suppose a modern equivalent might be an Impala…something more upmarket without crossing the border into the more… more»
Jun 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Six-Wheeled Shaggin’ Wagon: 1981 Dodge Custom Van
Come with me and step back into 1981. The ‘80s were just getting started, and some people were still comfortable back in 1979 when this third-generation Ram van was introduced. The good people at Chrysler ran with the philosophy… more»
Jun 9, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1916 GMC Model 16 3/4-Ton Pickup
GMC was initially created in 1911 by William Durant, the same Durant who shares credit founding Chevrolet and General Motors, to cater to the trucking and industrial markets. During the first world war, GMC was tasked with building heavy… more»
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
59,000 Mile Boattail Survivor! 1972 Buick Riviera
Riviera, as it was called, began as a trim level in Buick’s lineup denoting a two-door pillarless hardtop body. The name was chosen because it reminded all those who gaze upon it of the allure and affluence of the… more»
