Rare Retractable Roof: 1964 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire

Merriam-Webster defines a Lark as either: A chiefly Old World ground-dwelling songbird or, A source of, or quest for amusement or adventure. My thought is Studebaker’s intention was the latter definition and not the former. Especially when you consider… more»

396 Powered Convertible! 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Round two on the honesty front for the day, and located in California, Missouri, is this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu convertible that has been cloned to appear as an SS396 model. And the seller is very forthright that this… more»

Mostly Original: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad

As is often said, honesty is the best policy though the truth can be fleeting, especially when it comes to old cars. When I first came across this old Chevy, I was drawn to what it is, I’m a… more»

Under The Porch Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood Wagon

The Chevrolet Corvair was a more remarkable car than many realize. There were the standard two-door and four-door body styles along with, thrown in for good measure, a convertible. Less often encountered are the Rampside and Loadside pickup truck… more»

Move-In Ready Survivor: 1978 GMC Royale RV

Taking another look at things previously unknown to me is a 1978 GMC Royale Recreational Vehicle (RV). I had no idea that GMC was involved in this type of vehicular product until stumbling across this listing. RVs are everywhere,… more»

Requires Assembly: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Descriptions are important. With cars, in particular, there are different model years, body styles and trim levels. And those differences mean variability in values and collectability. Take this 1965 Ford Mustang, should it be described as a ’65 Ford… more»

Bruised Barn Find: 1969 Pontiac GTO

It is always exciting to find a Pontiac GTO, especially a 30-year parked barn find. The allure is further enhanced when the find is in original, non-modified and unmolested condition. And then the speculation runs rampant as to what… more»

Two Doors Too Many? 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Station Wagon

UPDATE: There are quite a few images with this listing, interior and engine included (Yes it’s a Chevy engine). Sorry for the confusion. I could not, and still cannot, access them via my laptop for whatever reason but could… more»

BF Classified: 1993 SVT Ford Mustang Cobra With 6K Miles!

As 1993 dawned, the Fox Body Mustang, as we knew it, was getting long in the tooth. After emerging on the scene in 1979 as a sort of return to yesterday, it had about run its course by ’93… more»

Professional Patina: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Panel Truck

Earlier in the week, we took a look at a 1955 Chevrolet Step Van that had undergone a bit of metamorphosis but had not been completed, it would be for the next owner to determine how to finish it…. more»

Performance Look-Alike: 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite

So the theory goes, as the value of a muscle car rises, so does its non-muscle car version. Obviously, not to the same dollar extent but it is that rising tide supposition. It is particularly noticeable with the Chevelle… more»

20K Mile Perfection: 1967 Jaguar XK-E

Good Heavens! a 1967 Jaguar E-Type with only 20K miles? How’s that possible? This sort of thing happens with a little old lady from Pasadena who only drove her Dodge on Sundays or a muscle car bought in the… more»

Super Survivor: 1966 Mercury Park Lane “410”

You have to go back quite a few years to find a Mercury that was a Mercury and not a gussied-up Ford. By the mid-sixties the Mercury absorption was in full swing but not entirely enacted, Mercury still planted… more»

Two For One Sale! 1969 Pontiac Firebirds

Oh-boy, a twofer! They’re common at the grocery store and in other lines of business too. I know of one retailer that will give you something like seven dress shirts if you just buy four that’s like a 2.75fer,… more»

Recently Rebuilt 352: 1959 Ford Ranchero

By 1959, the Ford experiment known as the Ranchero, half-car/half-pickup truck was in the third and final year of its first, full-size iteration. Always an interesting vehicle to review, and infrequently seen these days,  it’s nice to find a… more»

No Reserve With A 383: 1971 Dodge Charger SE

All right! I finally found a Dodge Charger to review that’s not in pieces or has been horse-whipped. It’s actually a rather nice, seemingly original, 1971 Charger SE and it qualifies as a barn find of sorts, more on… more»

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