Dusty Desert Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster

The listing for this 1972 Plymouth Duster opens with, “Up for bid is this special 1972 Plymouth Duster. It’s kind of a time warp…” On first blush, I don’t see the time warp, and can’t really determine what’s “special”… more»

Low Production Volume: 1971 Plymouth Custom Suburban

Here’s an interesting discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster, a 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban – one that definitely doesn’t surface often. Old full-size station wagons have definitely found a niche with enthusiasts, though ChryCo products don’t comprise a large portion… more»

Wild Styling! 1960 Lincoln Standard Coupe

I guess I now know what John Lennon meant with his lyric “ju-ju eyeballs” from the Beatles song “Come Together“. If ever they existed automotively, this 1960 Lincoln coupe has them! Existentially, Lincolns from this era and designed by… more»

60K Mile Survivor: 1996 Saturn SL2

“A New Kind of Car Company,” so boasted GM’s newest division, Saturn, back in 1990. It was also one of GM’s shortest-lived companies, only making it about twenty years before the great carcalypse of 2009 sealed its fate. Today’s… more»

Aerocoupe Project: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

Yesterday, I covered this 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, or “Bro-ham” as they are often called, and today I’m going to move forward one year and review this 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe – so similar, but oh so… more»

One of 1,200! 1970 Buick Wildcat Convertible

There was a time when all the domestic auto manufacturers got in on the full-size performance game. While some entries were basically just big muscle cars, others, such as this 1970 Buick Wildcat convertible, were refined, big muscle cars…. more»

Low Mileage Brougham: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix

One of the most storied domestic automotive models was Pontiac’s Grand Prix. And when I think or hear the name “Grand Prix”, my mind immediately goes to the downsized ’69 edition. It and its near identical ’70 model are… more»

Originality Abounds! 1960 Volkswagen Type I

I’m usually on the fence regarding the coverage of a Volkswagen Type I (Beetle). There’s not much more that can be said about the iconic German compact that hasn’t already been said. Regardless, this 1960 example from Monroeville, New… more»

Like New Coupe: 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88

Here’s one you don’t see every day, a 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in two-door form. And this 42 K-mile example is in like-new condition! It caught my attention because I can’t recall the last time I saw this… more»

Big Block Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

It’s hard to say anything new about a 1957 Chevy that hasn’t already been said, but this Los Angeles, California, subject has an interesting feature or two, so I thought I’d present it for your review. It’s claimed to… more»

Christine Or Restore? 1958 Plymouth Belvedere

Well, this ain’t no Christine, that’s fo’ sho’! But being a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere that has managed to survive 68 long years is an impressive enough feat. Chevies and Fords from this era are still pretty plentiful, but a… more»

Lots Of Potential? 1961 Volvo P1800 Project

“A lot of potential and a strong foundation for restoration,” proclaims the seller of this 1961 Volvo P1800. It’s a barn find, equipped with all the trimmings, and some parts accompany it, but not all of the parts shown… more»

Original Family Owned: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

By 1970, Chevrolet’s B-body line-up (Caprice, Impala, Bel Air, and Biscayne) was in its sixth and final iteration of a smashing, successful run that had commenced in 1965. While the Impala, Chevrolet’s Crown Jewel, such as this 1970 Custom… more»

Worth The Gamble? 1965 Buick Skylark GS

Whether you love GM, hate GM, or are of no opinion on the matter, there’s no denying the success that they enjoyed with their 1964-1972 A-body intermediates. Spread across four of their five divisions, they were a smashing success… more»

Big Visual Appeal! 1950 MG TD

I’ll admit it, most MGs don’t usually grab my attention. Sure, I’m familiar with the marque, even though I never owned one. But I did spend a bunch of time in my college years riding around in mid-sixties B’s… more»

Seldom Seen: 1967 Pontiac GP 428 Convertible

I’d call this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible a twofer. Firstly, it’s one of only 5,800 GP drop tops assembled in ’67 – the only year that body style was offered, and it’s got an optional, big, honking 428… more»