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.

Patina In Abundance: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

Patina is so cool that some places can even replicate it on a car that doesn’t have it. Other shops preserve the rusty fenders on cars so that they don’t get worse, knowing that the whole goal is to… more»

Long Road To Perfect: 1966 Mustang 2+2

The Mustang coupe took the world by storm on April 17, 1964, with the convertible body style coming online the same day. Five months later, as if they needed something more to make this nameplate a roaring success, Ford… more»

Last Collectible Bargain?: 1962 Corvair Monza Coupe

Is the Chevrolet Corvair the last undervalued collectible? In an era when every rusty, used-up beater coming out of a barn or garage is demanding $10K, and often getting it, Corvairs like the 1962 Monza Coupe given us by… more»

GTO-No: 1974 Pontiac Ventura

Want a small but powerful muscle car with 1970s flair and a wild green paint color to match? This 1974 Pontiac Ventura might be the car for you. But read the ad here on ebay very carefully, because while… more»

Ready To Restore: 1978 Toyota Celica GT

Long before the Toyota Celica became a front-wheel drive coupe and then died, it was a sports car with proper RWD. The era we’re talking about is the first half of the model’s 35-year lifespan, and it’s represented nicely… more»

What’s It Worth? 1968 Dodge Charger

For about the price of a GTO, you could have this 1968 Dodge Charger in a brilliant orange hue that the company called “Hemi Orange.” Even the color Is fast! Now, I know that it’s sacrilege to even suggest… more»

K-Convertible: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country

Here’s what should end up a cheap and cheerful bargain in the “recently collectible” category, a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country convertible. It’s got a no-reserve auction starting price set at $2500, and so far, no bidder has… more»

1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ And Two Spares To Boot!

When gas was 36 cents a gallon, as it was in 1972, this Pontiac Grand Prix SJ might have made more sense, even at the inflation-adjusted equivalent of $2.56 a gallon today. But with dinosaur juice nearing five bucks… more»

Cheap To Start With: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

A project car priced like a project. Who woulda thunk those still existed out there, given that even rusty hulks have prices that stretch past four figures. But this seller is in “get it outa here” mode, putting a… more»

Two Many Doors! 1973 Chevy Impala

When I thought this 1973 Chevrolet Impala was a two-door, the asking price here on craigslist—$11,500—seemed like it might not be too out of line. Never mind the faded paint on the trunk and the surface rust on the… more»

“What’s Up, Mayfair Maize?”: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

Seeing this 1968 Pontiac LeMans Sport (on which, please see below) convertible, your first thought might be to intone, “What’s up, buttercup?” You’d be close to naming the color, and saying that is probably more poetic than to use… more»

Last Chance? 1989 Ford Mustang GT

For many fans, the Mustang as represented by the present model, a 1989 GT, had lost its way. That’s certainly what Ford picked up and ran with in its 1994 re-do of the car. Back, for example, was the… more»

Beat-Up Beauty: 1967 Mustang Fastback

Most classic car enthusiasts would love to have an early Mustang Fastback pass through their garage at least one time. With its muscular heft and clean lines, the body style is often perceived as being a cut above the… more»

Mini Head-Turner: 1959 Berkeley B65

Want a sporty runabout that will turn heads and offer you wind-in-the-hair fun during the summer months? You might not have to look further that the ad here on craigslist, where we spy a 1959 Berkeley B65 for sale… more»

Entry-Level Opportunity: 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX

Somewhere along the path of your classic car journey, you probably ought to own a Ford Thunderbird. And there’s no way you can use the excuse, “They didn’t make one that I like,” because T-Birds come in practically every… more»

Needs An Engineering Mind: 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4X4

This is the dream you didn’t know you had—a tri-five Chevrolet that’s been transformed into a four-wheel-drive snow carver. What did you say? You’ve never even thought about such a thing? Well, someone in Nogales, Arizona did it for… more»

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