The listing for this 1964 Chevrolet Impala proclaims, “The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for car shows“. Huh? Really? When I think of a 1960’s Chevrolet Impala and car shows, this example is not what comes to… more»
Portable Snowmobile? 1981 Chrysler Sno Runner
Well, son of a you know what, I have never seen or heard of a Chrysler Sno Runner! Having spent a lot of my life in the south, I’m not familiar with snowmobiles, or even skis for that matter… more»
Reasonably Priced: 1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2
Well the Datsun Z certainly started out as a sports car back in 1970 but by the time it got all grown up in 1987, it was a bit more – probably more like a tourer, at least in… more»
V8 Conversion! 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
So, the question is, “Can you take the Vega-ness out of a Vega?” The Chevrolet Vega (1971-1977) rightly takes its lumps for the “lump” that was its engine. It had other foibles too but the iron head, aluminum block… more»
Factory Rear A/C: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
OK, let’s open this one up with the question that I usually ask at the conclusion, and that is, “What to do with it?” The “it” is a 19.5 foot, 5,200 lb. 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five. Yes, it’s a… more»
Muscle Bound! Supercharged 2003 Mercury Marauder
The 2003 Mercury Marauder was like a bolt out of the blue. Talk about getting in a time machine; in 2003, those who were performance enthusiasts could buy a 302 net HP, full-size, four-door sedan that had real sporting… more»
Smorgasbord! A Trio Of 1960 Chevrolet El Caminos
It’s a 1960 El Camino lollapalooza! But before you get too excited, let’s consider their condition which is less than optimal. Still, it’s interesting to find three, fairly obscure vehicles together. You have to wonder what’s up? Was this… more»
Built V8: 1973 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition
This review of a 1973 AMC Gremlin with the Levis Custom Trim package will be interpretive. The seller states, “Actual mileage unknown. Car appears to be original. Tons of documents to justify” and that’s it, not another single word…. more»
Four-Door Fantastic: 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom
When it comes to cars, there are varying definitions of what comprises a “Survivor”. It can be based on exact original condition preservation or a mostly original orientation with perhaps a repaint in the born-with color. It could also… more»
350 Vortec Power! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
Old trucks are hot, period! Almost like a contagion, the interest jumps from one generation to the next. The object of desire can be as new as a 1987 Chevrolet “Square Body” or as old as this 1941 Chevy… more»
Sky Rocket V8: 1964 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The listing for this Oldsmobile is titled, “1964 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight fancy” Fancy huh? OK, I can buy that adjective though it’s not one that I usually employ to describe a luxury car. Impressive and substantial? You bet, let’s check… more»
Ongoing Restoration: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
Restoration from the ground up? That may well be the case with this 1968 Ford Mustang convertible. It has undergone quite a bit of refurbishment so far and the seller has decided to move it on as is –… more»
V8 Powered 1962 Fiberfab Jamaican
Here’s yet another one that has escaped my attention, a 1962 “Jamaican” kit body offered by a defunct company known as Fiberfab. I have to admit that I’m amazed at the number of former kit car companies that continue… more»
















