Cheap Running Project: 1987 Yugo GV

While numerous automobile owners have less-than-fond memories of particular makes or models they’ve owned in the past, Yugo seems to be one of the brands with a reputation for displeasing U.S. consumers about as much as any, with previous… more»

Crazy 625-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SSS

One of the most desirable Chevelles throughout history was the Super Sport, and it remains one of the more sought-after offerings from the Golden Age of muscle cars.  However, when an SS rolled off the assembly line, it was… more»

Lake Find: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Whenever something mysterious happens with an automobile, it’s often an unnerving situation that sometimes raises more questions than answers.  If the car is found in a body of water, the creepiness factor has the potential to intensify, and while… more»

Big Block Beauty: 1975 Buick Riviera

For fans of the Buick Riviera, I’m curious if the fourth-generation examples might be the most misunderstood of the bunch, at least up to that point.  However, that’s just my opinion, and it has nothing to do with the… more»

First-Year Model: 1959 Ford Galaxie

For those seeking an automobile that unmistakably offers a one-year-only body style, the 1959 Ford Galaxie is a promising contender, as the car received an entirely different exterior for its second year of production.  Introduced as a ’59 model,… more»

Droptop Mopar Project: 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible

A quick first glance at this 1963 Plymouth Fury from the right front seems to show a Mopar with potential for a rewarding restoration, and if you’ve got strong sheet metal repair skills, it’s probably worth considering taking on… more»

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»