B-pillars, we don’t need no stinkin’ b-pillars! If you like origami, then you’ll enjoy this 1987 Nissan Stanza wagon that has plenty of angles and sharp lines, and with one hard hit, could fold up to make a real interesting shape. Only… more»
Nov 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 47 Comments
Easy Being Green: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom
It’s amazing to think that gigantic, full-size cars from the Big 3 were once as common on the ground as today’s Camrys and Accords. Caprices and Impalas, LTDs, Furys, and more were the family sedans of the middle class…. more»
Nov 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 46 Comments
Big Bad Brown: 1969 AMC AMX
Yeah, brown wasn’t one of the big bad AMC colors, but this brown AMX sure looks bad to the bone. Two seats, big block, and a color to hide the potential, this is what a sleeper muscle car looks like. An actual… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
Snake Truck: 1967 Ford Ranchero 428 Cobra Jet
If Carroll Shelby had decided to make a Cobra truck, a 1967 model would have been a good starting point. Light weight, Mustang interchangeability, and plenty of room in the bed for tires and parts would have made it… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
No Termites: 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
You aren’t going to get stuck by a splinter on this black beauty, but that asking price is definitely going to hurt! Try to think of it as getting two vehicles in one to lessen the blow: a luxury… more»
Nov 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
No Chicken Tax: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
It is both strange and kind of refreshing to see a Trans Am without a gigantic puking chicken on the hood. You can actually see the car instead of all the stuck on glitter. If you squint hard enough,… more»
Nov 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Stranger Things: 1974 Ford Pinto
It’s not pea green and it’s not a 1976 model, but Joyce Byers could have just as easily driven this 1974 golden brown Pinto Runabout. In fact, this color might be a better match for her weary, working mother… more»
Nov 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Choo Choo SS: 1984 Chevrolet El Camino
Business in the front, party in the back. Or in this case, redneck all over! This 1984 El Camino started out in Arlington, TX as a tame hauler until Choo Choo Customs derailed those plans. If you like fiberglass… more»
Nov 8, 2017 • Uncategorized • 58 Comments
Extra Crispy: 1980 Stutz IV-Porte
Yep, it’s a real Stutz, and even though it is deep fried, this one wasn’t built for Elvis! These coach built cars, not built for the likes of us mere mortals, are proof money doesn’t necessarily buy taste. Find… more»
Nov 8, 2017 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
To The Moon: 1992 Toyota Previa AWD 5-spd
The front wheel drive GM minivans of the early ’90s were known as the dustbusters for their appliance-like styling. When the Previa debuted, it look like a space craft that was ready to hover into the skies, much like… more»
Nov 8, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Big Horse: 1971 Mustang Grande
Bigger isn’t always necessarily better. For 1971, Ford decided to take make a Clydesdale out of their once athletic pony car. Grande in Spanish means big, though I’m sure Ford would prefer the Italian translation of great. Find this… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 69 Comments
My Eyes! 1977 AMC Gremlin
Speechless! I mean, wow, where to begin? This vehicle started as a rather humble American Motors Corporation economy car. After what appears to be lots of money and modifications thrown at that basic mode of transportation, we have a… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Missed Mark: 1956 Continental Mk II
How does a car that was once very expensive and exclusive, end up in such a state? From jaw dropper to swept under the rug in a matter of 60 years. This was the Ford Motor Company’s 1956 piece… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Oddjob Ready: 1962 Ford Ranchero
The idea of a car based truck just never took hold like true pick-ups did. For thirty plus years off and on, manufacturer’s from the US and abroad took a stab at something different. From GMC Sprints to Subaru Brats,… more»
Nov 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Name Game: 1959 Desoto + Parts Car
You’ll put an eye out with those fins! Virgil Exner, like all designers, had his hits and misses. Misses would definitely be his plucked chickens of the early ’60s and the downsized ’62s. Hits would be pretty much anything… more»
Nov 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Sunday Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
In life, less is sometimes more. For those in 1976 wanting the look of speed without the entry fee or high insurance costs, GM still offered pony cars without the pizazz. This base model sport coupe looks pretty sporty… more»
