Early US Export: 1960 Morris 850 Mini

The BMC Mini, initially available under both the Austin and Morris nameplates, was an instant hit when it arrived on the market in England in mid-1959. Exports to the US began in early 1960 where it was sold as… more»

Rare Alpine: 1966 Dinalpin A110

The Renault R8-based Alpine A110 staked its reputation as one of the hottest rally cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its rear-engine layout made it something of a French answer to the Porsche 911. In addition to… more»

Slant Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster

The Chrysler A-Body cars, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant, were one of the staples of sensible American motoring in the Sixties and Seventies. The Plymouth Duster came along in 1970 as a coupe version of the Valiant, intended… more»

Period-Correct Custom: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van

Did you miss the heyday of mid-1970s van culture? There is a strong Instagram-fueled “van life” scene in 2021, but it is just not quite the same as the days of vans done up in an outrageous combination of… more»

Turbo Muscle: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

The Ford Mustang SVO appears to be from an alternate timeline where the Mustang was conceived in Europe rather than America. At first glance, it appears the same as a standard Fox Body Mustang, but upon closer examination there… more»

390 Powered 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT

Classic trucks often present the problem of being too nice to actually use as a truck. It’s understandable that you would not want to take your well-preserved or freshly restored rig off-roading or to the quarry to pick up… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34

More than 30 years after they were first released, the first generation of GM W-Body cars are still a reasonably common sight on the road. Offerings from each division included the Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix,… more»

Top Banana? 1970 Dodge Challenger Project

The Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda were released in 1970 as a late response to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, which dominated the pony car market in the late Sixties. One characteristic that distinguished these new Mopar E-Body… more»

40k Miles: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors Corporation debuted the second-generation Javelin in 1971 with a body that was slightly larger and more muscular than its predecessor. The front and rear fenders had a distinctive bulge and the interior featured a cockpit-style dashboard angled… more»

One Owner? 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

What constitutes a one-owner vehicle? Is it a car that was only kept and driven by a single person, or one that after a long time may have passed into another set of hands but otherwise remained undriven and… more»

Six-Wheeled Wagon: 1989 Citroen CX Loadrunner

The Citroen CX Break (wagon) was introduced in 1975 as a replacement for the ID/DS Break. With its long wheelbase and spacious cargo area, it was intended to go tête à tête with the Peugeot 504 (later 505) Break… more»

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