455 Powered Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The General Motors A-Body offerings got a significant redesign in 1968, including the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass, which featured new sheet metal to kick off its third generation of production.  By 1970, the 2-door models came with two different rooflines,… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

After a booming three-year run of Tri-Five models, which ended in 1957, expectations among Chevrolet consumers for what would happen next must have been very high.  Fortunately, a new entry into the roster was far from disappointing, with the… more»

4.6-liter V8 Power! 1975 Mercury Comet Restomod

Seeing a restored classic or one that’s been turned into a sleek Restomod has a way of bringing back nostalgic recollections from my younger days, and they’re nearly always good memories.  It’s often a case where the car is… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

The phenomenon that later became known as the Tri-Five craze wrapped up near the end of 1957, but not before producing three years of memorable Chevys, all of which remain sought-after commodities in collector circles to this day.  The… more»

Numbers-Matching Droptop: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Though this 1971 Dodge Challenger seems like excellent project material, it’s also the type of car that I’d hate to be the next owner of, simply because this is one of those E-Bodies that trying to decide what to… more»

7 HP Gas Powered Lusse Bumper Car

In a way, the thought of vintage bumper cars sort of brings back painful memories from my childhood, as operators often called me out for crashing them too aggressively as a youngster in the seventies on the Dodgem ride… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88

While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead.  The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»

Former Driving School Trainer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO

Earning the title of best-selling car of the year for half a decade straight is no small feat, but the Ford Taurus proudly claimed that victory between 1992 and 1996.  Though the sedan served as a great family-style automobile… more»

Vintage Flying Toy Helicopter: Cox Sky Copter

Although drones have become commonplace and taken over as a favorite modern flying toy on kids’ Christmas wish lists, I’m guessing that most adolescents in past decades would have been thrilled to find something unusual under the tree that… more»

Cheap Mopar Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Based on factory performance potential, the 1970 and ’71 models of the Dodge Challenger are the most sought-after, but the rest of the first-generation cars also have a high level of desirability, no matter what’s under the hood.  Unfortunately,… more»

Superbird Project: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

With so many Mopar wing cars tipping the scales at around the same cost as an average house these days, it’s no wonder that some fans who have always wanted a Plymouth Superbird or Dodge Daytona are taking the… more»

Can It Be Fixed? 1966 Pontiac GTO

If the hands of time could be turned backward, I’m certain the owner of this 1966 Pontiac GTO would reset the clock a couple of minutes before the unthinkable happened, and be at just about any other location besides… more»

V8 Transplant! 1978 Chevrolet Chevette

As a youngster, one of the slowest automobiles I can remember driving was a seventies Chevrolet Chevette, owned by my aunt who lived across town.  She was recovering from surgery, and family members were taking turns going over and… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Charger 500

Mopar enthusiasts who bought a Dodge Charger 500 in 1969 were in for a real treat, as it featured the uniqueness of a flush-mounted rear window and front grille, which Chrysler hoped would improve aerodynamics enough to make the… more»

Coach Built Neo Luxury! 1988 Tiffany Classic

It’s said that Jerry Garcia, at least on one occasion, compared The Grateful Dead’s music to licorice, stating that many people don’t like that flavor, but those who do really like it.  The same holds true for most Neo-classic… more»

Future R/T Clone? 1969 Dodge Charger

With the second-generation Dodge Charger remaining one of the more sought-after offerings from the golden age of muscle cars, many crafty enthusiasts often seek an affordable base example they can turn into the high-performance machine of their dreams.  While… more»