Enter the BattleWagons: that’s the theme of this week’s Face Off, along with an emphasis on bringing some vintage family haulers back from the dead. Copart offers a wealth of once-great vehicles in their Classics section, and it’s a… more»
1977 Dodge Ram Van Vs 1970 GMC Short Van
We all have some segment of vehicles we haven’t explored. Many of our readers are well-versed on the nuances of Mustang and Camaro production; others know Alfa-Romeos inside and out. Still others can help Jesse diagnose brake issues from… more»
Face Off: ’70s Luxury Showdown
As of late, I’ve been re-watching some of my favorite action flicks that feature a heavy emphasis on vintage machinery, whether in the background or being hammered around a crowded city street. The French Connection, The Seven Ups and… more»
Face Off: ’64 Corvair Vs ’74 Karmann Ghia
With much of the country in a deep freeze and no end in sight, my thoughts wandered to warm-weather cruising. The daylight is sticking around a few minutes longer each day, so maybe – just maybe – we can… more»
Born 2 Run: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
If you’re a habitual Barn Finder, I’d imagine you’ve grown used to finding truly great cars but discovering they’re quite rough underneath. This, of course, is the paradox of such finds: they are left untouched but typically also unprotected,… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1978 Saab 99 Turbo
If it weren’t for taking the plunge on vintage BMWs, pre-GM Saabs would likely be my drug of choice. From the hatchback funkiness to the liberal use of turbocharging, old-school 99s and 900s just rub me the right way…. more»
Extra Legroom: 1958 BMW Isetta 600 Limo
Two of my favorite words in any eBay listing are “original” and “paint.” Given the age of the vehicles we typically profile, it’s understandable that many of these cars have had significant touch-ups or full repaints over time to… more»
Face Off: ’58 Lancia Aurelia VS ’70 Jaguar E-Type
It’s time for the latest round of the Barn Finds Face Off, where we pit two like-minded classics against each other and find out which one you’d take as your own. This week’s Face Off has a grand-touring theme,… more»
One of 947: 1976 TVR 2500M
For many of us, there is a car that we may have never owned yet occupies a fond place in our collection of favorite vehicles. For whatever reason, memories come flooding back every time we spot one. The original… more»
Sunburned: 1971 Mercury Capri GT
I blame Jesse for turning my mind back to British Fords with his recent post about the budget-friendly Ford Fiestas that were very briefly up for grabs. It reminded me of a salvage yard near me that has lots… more»
No Frills Fun: 1985 Suzuki Samurai SJ410
My wife and I recently embarked on what has become an annual tradition: get the heck out of the cold and go somewhere warm with palm trees. In addition to plenty of sunshine, I always enjoy driving a native… more»
Track Monster: 1965 Bizzarrini 5300GT Corsa
For many of us, discovering a barn find remains a wish; discovering a car we covet in a barn requires an even greater stroke of luck. But discovering a forgotten classic with those two criteria intact and the added… more»
Face Off: ’73 Chevy C/K Special VS ’46 Willys CJ2A
In our second installment of the Barn Finds Face Off, we set our sights on the coming warmer months and thoughts of meandering through the wilderness with a sturdy camping vehicle as our trusty companion. That’s why we chose… more»
Grandma’s Sleeper: 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
One of the more enjoyable aspects of being a car buff is having an appreciation for all sorts of makes and models, especially those that elicit a particular memory. The original Plymouth Duster has always held a warm spot… more»
P-Car Privileges: 1987 Porsche 944S
A few weeks ago, I spotted this car in a news feed for a BMW-centric Facebook page. The poster wanted to see if anyone in the group was interested in trading their 80s-era 3-Series for a shot at owning… more»
A Bit Badder: 1976 Chevy Chevette V8
It became clear to us that the Chevy Chevette is still quite the conversation piece, based on the discussion that followed our posting of this diesel-equipped fuel-sipper from a few days ago. Many of you were surprisingly positive about… more»
















