1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Barn Find

I am going to review this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am without making a reference to Smokey and the Bandit or screaming chickens, enough is enough, already! These late gen-II Trans Ams have come into their own and they should… more»

SS Aspirations: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

Here’s one from the “looks can be deceiving” department. It is a sort of reverse sleeper but this 1969 Chevrolet Nova shows very nicely, nevertheless. Finding standard Chevy models dolled up as the performance variant “SS” version is not… more»

Long Term Barn Find: 1966 MGB Roadster

I was immediately drawn to this ’66 MGB for two reasons, first, I like MGBs but secondly, and more importantly, there are before and after storage images included. Some may think that disturbing the “magic” barn find dust alters… more»

Farm Find: 1950 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup

The seller of this 1950 Chevrolet 3600 pickup truck states, “I recommend keeping this one 100% original. So few are left, and everyone wants to modify them. But, this one is still completely unmolested”. Well, I’m down with that… more»

Low Mileage Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Dart

It seems as if certain cars were destined to be collectible and their owners/caretakers knew it long ago. This applies to classics from the depression era but muscle cars from the ’60s figure heavily in this category too. Others… more»

Power Upgrade! 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Limited production models used to creep into general automobile line-ups as a way to homologate modifications that would be used in professional racing series. Some notable examples included the Dodge Charger 500 and Daytona, and the Plymouth Superbird. By… more»

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS 4-Speed Convertible

It’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. What, a Charles Dickens novel? No, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. It is a genuine SS with a 350 CI engine, four-speed manual transmission, RS appearance package, and wait there’s… more»

Half Century Sitting: 1939 Chevrolet JA Master DeLuxe

This 1939 Chevrolet JA Master DeLuxe, by my accounting, has spent 50 of its 81 years in stored mode. The original owner parked it in a carport for 30 years, the second owner got it running and parked it… more»

Five Speed Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

Worn but not worn out is how this 1986 Ford Mustang GT can be described. It has clearly seen a lot of outside time and the sun has worked its Canyon Red finish over pretty extensively. With 122K miles… more»

Papa Smurf Creation: 1974 Ford Custom Van

And now for something from “The just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. What we have here is a modified 1974 Ford E series van with a little 1976 VW bus thrown in for good measure. Referred… more»

Black Plate Delivery: 1963 Studebaker Zip Van

With a triple blast of a siren, followed by the exclaim, “Mail’s in!”, Morticia Adams let the members of her Addams Family know that the daily mail has arrived. And in the 1960s, that mail was delivered in a… more»

Blast From The Past: 1956 Chevrolet Drag Car

When I first spied this ’56 Chevy hardtop, I thought I was transported back in time and was viewing a photo spread from a 1960’s edition of Hot Rod Magazine.  And there is a good reason for that as… more»

5.0 V8 Included: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Talk about a skinny garage find! This 1929 Ford Model A is really packed in there. The seller describes it as a Roadster/Cabriolet but I can’t decide which because I can’t get a good look at the windshield frame,… more»

Three Pedal Performer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO

Super High Output! What’s not to like? Finding a new domestic sedan in the late ’80s that was only available with a manual transmission was a total throwback – in a good way! Kudos to Ford for the Taurus… more»

Pickup Project: 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express

A few months back we reviewed a 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express that was undergoing a restoration. That example elicited interesting comments as it seemed to capture some imaginations. So, for round two, here is another ’37 Studebaker Coupe Express,… more»

Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet

Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»

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