About Todd Fitch

Just a good old boy, never meanin' no harm. A fan of nearly all things automotive from '20s Packards to Formula 1. As a self-taught mechanic, I've made plenty of mistakes, but I try to do *something* better every time I walk into the garage. Interesting cars I've owned include my first car, a German-built 1973 Mercury Capri, a string of GMs large and small, an '84 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo, '91 Nissan Sentra SE-R, '66 Dodge Coronet, the '89 Mustang LX 5.0 I bought new in '88 and still own, and my two current project cars: a 1972 BMW 2002 tii and a 1981 Imperial.

Refreshed Powertrain: 1961 Chrysler 300G

Enthusiasts love to share special features and interesting facts about their rides, and 1961 Chrysler 300G owners draw from a deep well of fascinating model-specific factoids. Chrysler’s pinnacle of luxury performance boasts a 413 V8 topped by cross-ram induction,… more»

Parts or Restore? 1956 DeSoto Firedome

One year before all of Chrysler went “fins to the moon” in 1957, some ’56 models showed a glimpse of the future, including the 1956 Plymouth Fury and this 1956 DeSoto Firedome. Designer Virgil “Ex” Exner’s “Forward Look” ’57s… more»

One Family Since 1965! 1940 Ford Coupe

The “’40 Ford” holds a special place in hot rod history, attracting rodders for decades with its iconic front styling and factory V8 power. This 1940 Ford Standard coupe in Kearney, Nebraska stayed in one family since 1965 and… more»

Running V8 Four-Speed! 1965 Mustang Coupe

Newly revived after an estimated 15 years, this 1965 Ford Mustang coupe in Dallas, Texas shows high promise for a second life. Dry metal from a life in California and Texas, a running V8 four-speed powertrain, center console with… more»

Entry-Level Project Pony: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

Before every car had to be a profitable financial “flip,” spotting a ragged old Mustang in someone’s yard instantly sparked visions of its potential in the minds of passing gearheads. If those days are not gone forever, listen softly… more»

Four-Door 5.0 Five-Speed! 1985 Ford LTD

Blacked out, tricked out, and slammed, this 1985 Ford LTD in Oregon City, Oregon comes with modified parts front to back including a cammed 5.0 V8, tubular suspension, and SN95 Cobra front brakes. After earning a cult following as… more»

EFI 392 and More! 1972 International Travelall

If someone decided to setup a ’72 Travelall for daily driver duties or towing a vintage travel trailer, it might end up very similar to this one. The 1972 International Harvester Travelall 4×4 near Rockford, Illinois boasts a rebuilt… more»

Owned 20 Years: 1967 Dodge Charger

Grafting a fastback onto its popular mid-sized B-Body Coronet, Dodge hoped to lure sporty buyers with a new-for’66 two-door called Charger. Shoppers finding the sister division Plymouth’s A-body Barracuda too diminutive might slide into a roomier Charger with its… more»

1 of 1800 -1941 Graham Hollywood

Automaker Graham acquired the rights to the advanced and gorgeous Cord design with hopes to save its business. That didn’t work out, and this 1941 Graham Hollywood represents one of 1400 to 1800 built before that effort folded, according… more»

Parked 54 Years! 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60

Parked before Eisenhower left the White House, this green two-door lie in repose 54 years before a 2014 revival by its current owner. Now the 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60 Business Coupe in Omaha, Nebraska comes to market here on… more»

Mostly Original 1970 Dodge Charger 500

After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width… more»

440 Transplant – 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

Dog dish hub caps on black steelies give a stealthy look to this drop-top Dodge. The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in Pottstown, Pennsylvania left the factory with a 318 Polysphere and now packs a 440 and a strip-oriented… more»

’50s Racer! 1934 Ford Tudor

Early Fords define hot rodding in automotive history, and when the popular and plentiful people-movers became semi-disposable used cars, low-budget wrench-turners exchanged dirty wads of hard-earned bills for the chance to give them new life. Eyes wide with possibilities,… more»

South-American VW – 1979 Volkswagen Brasília

It would take a keen eye for most Americans to identify this two-door as a VW. This 1979 Volkswagen Brasília in Currie, North Carolina began life in the South American nation of Brazil as a replacement for the popular… more»

Weird Wagon: 1991 Citroen BX 19 TZI

Citroën’s seemingly relentless quest to answer the question, “How can we make it more weird?” brought the BX to market in 1982, and this 1991 Citroën BX 19 TZI Five-Door Estate (wagon) in New Waverly, Texas packs some delightful… more»

500HP AWD 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T

Dodge’s partnership with Mitsubishi yielded a Dodge-badged twin to the Mitsu’ 3000GT called Stealth. There’s nothing stealthy about the chrome wheels and polished Arrest Me Red paint on this 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T. The Fayetteville, North Carolina sportster boasts… more»

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