One Of 1000! 1935 Fiat Ardita 2500

*Update 5-15-2022: An image of the engine has been included, my error for initially missing it. JO To me, all things Fiat usually means a tiny car of questionable reliability so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled… more»

SS396 Association? 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

There are many different reasons to cover this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, the most obvious being that it’s a full-size ’60s vintage wagon and they are certainly popular right now. These Chevy Caprice/Kingswood/Kingswood Estate and Ford Country Squires… more»

340 4-Speed! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

I have been eyeballin’ fourth-generation Dodge Darts for a while now. The clean simplicity of their lines, especially the pre-Federal bumper versions made from ’67 to ’72 presented a perfect balance for a budget compact, an everyday family driver,… more»

421 4-Speed? 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Droptop

From the days when performance was still available as a full-size thumper, we have this 1965 Pontiac 2+2 for your review. This example was originally equipped with an unusual powertrain but things have changed over the years. Parked in… more»

Little Old Lady Owned: 1959 Imperial Crown

Let’s cut to the chase, this 1959 Imperial Crown convertible is a whammer-jammer in all of its Virgil Exner excess. As outrageous as it sits, it looks like it could be auditioning for a part in delusional director John… more»

Car Port Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet Model 440

I remember a time years ago when I knew a bit about cars and engines, and when I glimpsed an ordinary-looking Dodge Coronet 440, such as this 1969 example, I thought “An engine that big in such a non-remarkable… more»

Restorable Condition? 1967 Sunbeam Tiger

I chuckled a bit when I read the comment, “There is slight impact damage on left rear quarter…” that seems like an unusual thing to focus upon when considering the entirety of this 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. These V8 performers… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet C10

Yesterday, we covered this 1968 Ford F250 pickup and today, we’re going to take a look at Ford’s crosstown rival, Chevrolet, and see what they were pushing, truck-wise, back in ’68. This C10 does not allow for an apples-to-apples… more»

Original Toon Car? 1940 America Bantam

Apparently, Donald Duck had one in 1938 so that’s a notable achievement for an American Bantam 60 (1937-1941). And it definitely looks the part of something on the comical side of automotive history. This 1940 example is most definitely… more»

4X4 Fabulous! 1968 Ford F250

Ford in Hi-Def? That’s what I wondered when I first glimpsed this 1968 Ford F250 4X4. The clarity of the images is just outrageous (and the truck ain’t half bad either!). Whether it’s the astronomical heights obtained by muscle… more»

Best Listing Ever? 1977 Chevrolet Blazer

One of the biggest struggles in reviewing sale candidate old cars is the listings. Some are endless in their micro-nausea detail, others are schizo in the way that they hop all over the place, and occasionally, they are dismissive… more»

Ridiculously Rare? 1970 Rover 3500 S

Well, I don’t know about “Ridiculously” rare as the seller states, but I’m willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt, at first. What makes this 1970 Rover 3500 rare, is its “S” designation. How rare? Hard to… more»

Mini Nomad? 1958 Opel Olympia Caravan

I haven’t seen one of these in years! One of these being a 1958 Opel Olympia P1. I remember years ago thinking, yes, it does look like a Nomad! Offered from 1958 through 1960, these Opel Olympia Caravans, along… more»

Still In The Family: 1967 Mercedes 200D

I recall a time when a Mercedes-Benz diesel Fintail (Heckflosse), such as this 1967 200D example, was a fairly common sight on America’s highways and byways. That said, they were a rather radical departure from what most Americans were… more»

31K Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible

So many Chevies from the ’60s have gone on a nutso price trajectory that it’s nice to find one model that hasn’t and that’s the Corvair such as this 1966 Monza convertible example. Occupying a lone position in GM’s… more»

Rare Body Style: 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan

I thought at first that this Ford Convertible Sedan was a DeLuxe Phaeton but upon further review, it appears to be a Model 48 Convertible Sedan with removable B-pillars. The design, incorporating roll-up windows offered the best of both… more»

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