About Brian K

Brian Kennedy loves Mustangs and has since he was about five. His expertise in cars goes past the Pony Car, though, so you might see him writing about just about anything made in the US from early days until the present.

Showroom Survivor: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Want to drive the results of a mad scientist-type car designer’s vision, but not put all your kids’ college funds at risk? Then a Bricklin SV-1 might be your ticket. Check out this listing here on craigslist for a… more»

Modern Beater?: 2003 Mustang Mach 1

Say “Mustang Mach 1,” and you conjure up images of a rip-snorting late-1960s muscle machine, with a hood scoop and other body enhancements that either make the car go faster, or look like they could do so. This is… more»

Make Some Mach 1 Memories: 1972 Mustang SportsRoof

Crusty, crunchy, and looking like its paint was applied decades ago and allowed to deteriorate with time, this 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof is awaiting a new owner in Tempe, Arizona. That could be you, if you participate… more»

Give It The Once-Over: 1975 Corvette Coupe

d Hard to believe that a Corvette that appears whole and complete and is old enough to qualify as a vintage car could possibly be a four-figure vehicle. However, that is the case with this find, sent to us… more»

Bring Me Home!: 1976 AMC Pacer

This 1976 AMC Pacer looks nearly every bit as new as it did the day it rolled out of the factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to take center stage for its “Me Decade” moment. Apparently, after taking that bow, it… more»

Show Car Spectacular: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

That twin-scoop hood. The big chrome front bumper. The hood-mounted tachometer. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird looks bad to the bone, even before you read the magic script on the intakes and the trunk lid: “400,” it says, as in,… more»

Murky History?: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

At first glimpse, this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (fastback) looks worth pursuing, depending on where its currently under-reserve bid of $33,400 goes. And truly, any A-code fastback, rare as they are, is going to command a minimum of $40K and… more»

Jump In And Camp: 1971 Ford F100 Custom Short Bed

The best justification ever for buying a vehicle you don’t need, or one you can’t really afford, goes like this: You can live in your car. You can’t drive your house. This 1971 Ford F100 Custom short bed pickup… more»

Better To Pass? 1975 455 HO Pontiac Trans Am

The 1970s Trans Am market has not cooled, and most auctions nowadays feature a few such cars, all shiny and new-looking. One day, everyone with nostalgia for these will have one, but we’re not there yet, so cars of… more»

Rarity Costs: 1965 Mustang 2+2

The worth of the fastback body style (officially 2+2)—that’s what the sale of this 1965 Mustang is going to demonstrate. If it were a coupe, it would likely be in the $15K range. As a fastback, it’s worth considerably… more»

Care To Spend The Night? 1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia

I have a friend who has a camper in the family of this 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia. His is an ’82, and he lives up a hill. It’s not a mountain, more like a hillock, and he can barely… more»

Rusty Hunk Of Junk: 1967 Mustang Fastback

If you really, really have to have a 1960s Mustang like this 1967 Fastback, then bid up past the one person who has supposedly posted an offer of $14,500. But be warned: There’s no mention of a reserve, so… more»

T-Top Muscle: 1971 Corvette Stingray

This car looks good at first glance, at least in the ad profile. The idea of a 1971 Corvette with only two owners entices. Who were these people? A young man-about-town who owned the car from new until the… more»

Big, Bad, Bird: 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition

When even everything in the trunk is carpeted, from floor to spare tire cover, you know you’re into a car that has luxury pretensions. But how does that match up with the storied Thunderbird nameplate, which started out in… more»

Plush Burgundy Velour, Anyone?: 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix

Finally, a Grand Prix that’s in the same state I am (California) and which is old enough (a 1975 model) that it doesn’t have to be subjected to smog checks. And the price? Not terrible at an asking number… more»

Classic Lines, Nasty Power: 2009 Challenger SRT8

As others have said, “These are the good old days” of the muscle car world once again. That you can buy nearly new raw, big-engined monster for the price of a new grocery-getter is remarkable. But that’s what you’ll… more»

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