It seems in the muscle car hobby, there are always a few names of period tuner shops that get tossed around with a hushed reverence, yet when a car comes up with a supposed connection, the story always gets… more»
Will Sell for Cash & Parts: 1977 Ducati 900 SD
The way sellers describe what they’ll take in exchange for their barn find vehicle is sometimes entertaining. From curmudgeons who demand full cash value with no exceptions to flippers who just want something interesting for their unexpected discovery, I… more»
Georgia Pursuit: 1988 Mustang SSP
The more I read about Ford’s Special Service Package Mustangs, the more I want one. Lightweight from the factory and built in limited quantities, it just seems like a car you can enjoy everday while never losing a dime… more»
Priceless: ’64 Sunroof Beetle
I struggled mightily with whether to share this super clean example of a sunroof-equipped VW Beetle, largely because the seller is coy about the price. But perhaps it was an innocent mistake, and there’s a potentially great project candidate… more»
Stripes and Flares: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX
One the most celebrated recipes for awakening consumer interest in a product is to issue a special edition. Whether it’s due to only being available for a limited time, or because there’s a numbered plaque on the dashboard to… more»
Carolina Driver: 1967 Chevy Corvette
Do you ever look at some cars and think, “Now, there’s a vehicle that’s been loved?” I do, and it’s because there’s a thin line between wear and tear and genuine effort made to preserve a vehicle. You can… more»
Don’t Call it an Aries: Dodge 600ES Convertible
When I think about convertibles from the middle 80’s, my thoughts almost immediately jump to the wood-paneled Chrysler Town & Country soft tops, one of a handful of K-Car derivatives from the malaise era. However, I had long forgotten… more»
Stationary Since ’68: 1954 Chevy Corvette
Everyone dreams about finding a vintage muscle car in the barn, but there’s usually one aspect of this fantasy that never pans out in reality: the car is missing critical parts, and will take a lifetime to set right…. more»
Astroroof Survivor: 1976 Buick Skyhawk
If you wanted to make your Buick Skyhawk just a bit more special, there was a factory option known as the Astroroof, a custom glass panel that spanned the top of the body. While interesting, it found very few… more»
Garage Bound: 1955 Chevy Nomad
As many of us know, the Chevy Nomad remains a desirable car to this day among collectors and hot rod enthusiasts alike. In particular, the early cars like this ’55 are highly coveted as well. Which is why it’s… more»
27,000 Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang
Wow – I haven’t seen too many Mustangs of this generation in yellow, and I like it. Of course, what I like even more is the story that this ’67 Mustang with only 27,000 original miles has been in… more»
Cheap Grey Market: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
Anyone who chases European cars knows that finding one with its higher compression motor, more attractive bumpers and powerful H4 lighting still intact is sometimes an excercise in restraint, as it’s possible to throw rational thought out the window… more»
Careful Secretary: 1987 Mustang w/ 35K
We all know the base model Mustang is a traditionally unloved vehicle. While it’s easier to lust after the GT models equipped with V8 power, it’s also somewhat easier to find one that’s been loved. That’s not always the… more»
Indian Bronze Survivor: 1966 Caprice 396
Is there anything better than a seller who has the foresight to take before and after pictures of their recent barn find? I don’t think so. This 1966 Chevy Caprice was recently pulled out of long-term storage where it… more»
33,000 Miles: 1988 Chevy Beretta
I’ll admit: there are some pretty subpar cars out there that I still wouldn’t mind owning someday. I’ve always been drawn to the Chevy Beretta, which I feel is a cleanly designed car with mediocre underpinnings. That said, Car And… more»
















