It never ceases to amaze me to find out the kinds of cars that are just hidden away. Case in point, this one-owner, 37,655-mile ’67 Camaro emerging from 26 years of covered storage—conveniently for the seller, at a point… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
Sexy Sedan: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
So-called “four-door coupes” have been a fashionable trend over the last decade, typically characterized by a sleek roofline and frameless door glass, but if you ask me, for true more-door style it’s hard to beat a full-on pillarless hardtop… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Monday Motivation: 1970 BMW 2500
As I mentioned yesterday, I spent my weekend on the road in my ’73 BMW Bavaria driving from the Bay Area to Los Angeles and back, and everything was going swimmingly until, about 18 miles from home, all of… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Bluebird of Winter Project: 1964 Datsun 410
In the comments on yesterday’s Mazda 1800 wagon article, reader CoolHluke shared a link to another cool vintage Japanese project car with an interesting story of its own: this 1964 Datsun 410, with the very low VIN of 000128…. more»
Nov 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Hen’s Teeth: 1972 Mazda 1800 Wagon
Here’s one that’s rarer than the proverbial hen’s teeth! A couple of months ago, our pal Scotty Gilbertson shared a ’72 Mazda 1800 sedan with us, one of likely extremely few survivors of that pioneering U.S.-market Mazda; here’s its… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Barockangel: 1957 BMW 502
I’m writing from the road today, having traversed California from North to South in my Bavaria to attend the tenth annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet in Van Nuys yesterday. It’s a fun show, and well attended, but I was… more»
Nov 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Museum Piece: 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
I know the Mustang II still provokes howls of indignation, but my inner museum curator loves this car. All original and showing just 36,000 miles, this ’77 Mustang II Ghia perfectly encapsulates its moment in time and the state… more»
Nov 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Mom’s Dream Truck? 1961 GMC Suburban
My mom once had a post-retirement dream of towing an Airstream trailer behind a fifth-generation (1960-66) Suburban. Now that she’s actually retired from teaching, she’s starting her own business instead, and getting her Airstream kicks by vacationing in places… more»
Nov 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Carriage Trade: Engineless 1961 Bentley S2
No engine or transmission, you say? Hmmmmmm….Here’s a project to bring out our creativity! If money were no object, what would you do with an engineless 1961 Bentley S2? Money need not be an object to acquire it, either,… more»
Oct 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Ranch Wagon: 1958 International Travelall
If I ever go to a dude ranch, I want to be picked up at the airport or train station or whatever in this baby! This 1958 International Harvester Travelall A110 seems like the perfect people mover for any… more»
Oct 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Yes, It’s True: 1979 Dodge Challenger
Mitsubishi Motors has produced some legendary cars, with names rolling off of enthusiasts’ tongues like Eclipse, Evolution, VR-4, Montero, and…Dodge Challenger? Yes, from 1978 to 1983 a version of Mitsubishi’s Galant Lambda coupe was sold in the U.S. as… more»
Oct 25, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Hurst So Good: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-30 Hurst/Olds
Here’s a sharp looker: a super clean two-owner, 106,000-mile 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-30 Hurst/Olds. Available only on the top Cutlass Calais coupe, just 2,499 W-30 package cars were built in 1979 only, boasting the only 350-cubic inch engine available… more»
Oct 24, 2017 • Uncategorized • 50 Comments
Show Days Are Over: 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. III
This sad Austin-Healey is now a parts car at best, a long fall from the halcyon days of 1965 when it graced the marque’s stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. History alone isn’t always enough to make… more»
Oct 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
The Way Compacts Were: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
The seller of this ’66 Chevy II Nova coupe says that it “is one of the nicest original cars to be found,” and they might just be right! Handsomely finished in Cameo Beige with a nice assortment of options… more»
Oct 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Turbo-Chaaaarged: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
There’s been some excitement in the Corvair community over the last couple of days as a ’65 Monza coupe sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction for a healthy $25,300. It’s a really nice car, with some visual modifications that… more»
Oct 19, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Undeserved Reputation: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe
The seller of this 1978 coupe asserts that “Lancia Betas are the true sleepers for collectors—as all Lancisti know.” That may be a charitable view; many fans of the imperiled Italian marque also look down on the Beta as… more»
