Fade In. Scene – Brighton, Michigan on a sunny afternoon. It’s 1969 and we see a handful of engineers, all wearing wire rimmed glasses, starched white shirts and black slacks. Behind is a collection of Ford GT40 MKII’s, as… more»
Dec 21, 2017 • Stories • 28 Comments
This 1k Mile Lexus Land Cruiser Has Hot History!
Let’s start this story with a great number, 58. That’s the average number of miles driven for each year of this 2001 LX 470’s (the Lexus version of the FJ100 Land Cruiser series) illustrious life. Hard to believe, until… more»
Dec 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
Drive Home Survivor: 1968 Corvette Big Block
I love the resume of this Big Block: 47,000 miles, stored most of its life, 4 speed Muncie Rock Crusher transmission, redline tires, and all the factory originals still intact. And it’s a drive-away runner, found here on Craigslist,… more»
Dec 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Panther Ready to Pounce: 1958 Kellison J6
Personally, I appreciate being alive in our time. Great medical breakthroughs, small batch whiskey, and a magical device called the “smartphone”. All great stuff. But if a time machine did exist, and I could jump back and forth between… more»
Dec 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
How Low Can You Go? 1955 Pontiac Custom Wagon
I consider myself pretty jaded at this point in my life when it comes to cars that take my breath away. Ok, that’s not quite true. My breath is taken away once or twice a week. This ’55 Pontiac… more»
Dec 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 42 Comments
Echo’s Of Van Halen: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Update 12/13/2017 – This Trans Am has been relisted here on eBay and now has a BIN of $3,500. From 10/26/2017 – This find takes me back to 1979, Van Halen on cassette playing “Dance the Night Away” and my… more»
Dec 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
The Real Macho Man: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
“Macho” brings forth very specific images to many: Perhaps the Marlboro Man, his rough-hewn skin glimmering in the reflective glow of a lighter flame moving to his cigarette. Maybe it evokes a time-capsule memory of another cowboy, a cop,… more»
Dec 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Might Not Break The Bank: 1977 Fiat 124
I’m obviously missing my recently departed convertible. Given the opportunity to pen a column about an amazing Challenger, or a killer Macho Trans Am – why would I choose to present a little, dusty red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider?… more»
Dec 8, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Rolling Start: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
If you’re asking yourself “What is the hardest rebuild project I can take on right now, where I’ll have a hard time finding parts, have to completely redo every inch of the car, but end up with a wonderful,… more»
Dec 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
To Build Or Not To Build: 1954 Ford F-100
To build, or not to build, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to buffer, sand and bondo, spending an outrageous fortune. Or to drive this ’54 with all its troubles. And for them to never… more»
Dec 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
30 Years Of Dry Storage: 1970 Chevy Nova
I can remember my first Nova. Citrus green and gleaming in the early morning sun, two massive black stripes racing up the hood, the rumble of the glasspacks, it’s rear popped up with oversized Cragar SS 5 spoke rims…. more»
Dec 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Da Vinci Would Have Driven A 1957 Dodge COE
If “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” (according to Leonardo da Vinci), then he would have deep reverence for the 1957 Dodge COE (cab over engine). It would be nearly impossible to put less into a vehicle’s cab for operating… more»
Dec 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
I Spy A 1973 Alfa Spider Barn Find Beauty
For nearly 30 years, the Alfa Romeo Spider was the quintessential Italian convertible – beautiful, sporty, finicky, and classic. Since its debut in 1966, it has been loved and hated practically unlike any other design or brand. It would… more»
Nov 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 45 Comments
Untouched Race Hauler: 1977 GMC RV
You can almost feel it. You can almost smell it. You can even feel the whoosh as the door to this seventies motorhome opens to the track as a candy apple red and mustard yellow ’57 Devin Special streaks… more»
Nov 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Own A Piece Of History: 1978 Plymouth Street Kit
If you’re a Richard Petty and NASCAR fan, you may not remember 1978 fondly. It’s the only year that Petty didn’t place in the Winners Circle. So, it might be bittersweet to have one of only 247 1978 Plymouth… more»
Nov 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Ready For The Road (Runner): 1975 Plymouth Survivor
If you’re a Road Runner fan, this time capsule from 1975 is right up your alley. With only 22k original miles, it looks to be in awfully good shape cosmetically. Even better, every penny of your purchase will be… more»
