Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Riviera

When a seller describes his car as a stunning museum-quality piece and then follows this proclamation up by calling it probably the nicest example in the country, perhaps unfairly I often get skeptical, with my thoughts going into the… more»

Unrestored 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is at one of those stages that’s getting harder and harder to find as time passes, as it’s still all numbers-matching and remains unrestored.  Granted, this Mopar would benefit from some TLC, but I’m… more»

Factory 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Dart

Back in the late sixties, the seller of this 1968 Dart says he didn’t realize it was anything that would be considered unusual to visit his Dodge dealer and special order this sedan with a manual transmission, as his… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

Though Ford hasn’t used the name in this country for over five decades, the Fairlane spent several years as a mainstay for the brand, starting as the flagship model for the full-size lineup in 1955.  Later, it served as… more»

340/4-Speed Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When it comes to E-Bodies, the 1970 and ’71 Barracuda are probably my two favorites, with a slight nod to the latter considering its cool grille design and quad headlights up front, plus the one-year-only ‘Cuda exclusive gills in… more»

Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre

In addition to wide-scale manual transmission availability, one of the other things I miss most about modern cars is that manufacturers don’t consider a 2-door model of their mainstay offerings important anymore, and that’s a shame.  The Buick LeSabre… more»

Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

The 4-4-2 began as just an option package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass back in ’64, but by the time the 1968 model rolled around, the car had earned the status of becoming its own model, a position it retained… more»

Former Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

It’s not uncommon for an auto design to become far more appreciated as the years go by, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette with the split back window is a textbook case in point.  This was the year the long-awaited… more»

Barn Find Project: 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible

To try and pick a favorite Lincoln Continental body style would be a daunting task for me, but a couple of features that stand out for the fourth-generation line-up make this one a strong contender, for my tastes anyway. … more»

400-Equipped Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

If you’ve been in the market for an early F-Body project, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird seems to tick several of the right boxes, not the least being it’s a first-year model.  Sporting a droptop is also an appealing feature,… more»

Rare Fila Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Garage Find

Seeking to bring back some elements of excitement lost with the eighth-generation models, Ford redesigned the Thunderbird again in 1983, and for the first time, a Turbo Coupe became available, featuring a turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood.  Another noteworthy… more»

Straight-Six Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

Anytime a car comes around that seems as entry-level and original as this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, the purist side of me hopes it will be restored as it came from the factory.  On the other hand, what’s not… more»

Chevy-Powered 1954 Kaiser Special

When it comes to Kaiser Motors, a lot of the attention seems to focus on the one-year-only Darrin offering the company produced in 1954, a low-production fiberglass two-seater that’s deserving of all the praise it receives.  However, the brand… more»

Aluminum Head L89 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When scouting around for a Corvette project, a first-year C3 is always a fun choice to consider, especially when it was born with a big block.  When you dig a little deeper and find out the original engine is… more»

Loaded With Options: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Even in its most basic form, the Chrysler Cordoba was an upscale and adequately equipped personal luxury car.  However, when a buyer ticks all the option boxes, travel becomes much more enjoyable, and that’s exactly what happened here.  Well,… more»

Cheap And Running: 1980 Bradley GT

The Bradley GT is one of the more widely known kit cars, and there seems to still be quite a few of them out there.  These were back from the good old days when a VW donor chassis was… more»

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