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.

Holy Grail: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 396 4-Speed

Expanding the success of Chevy’s first-generation Camaro pony car meant delivering a successor that tempted existing Camaro fans to upgrade while attracting new buyers as well. This 1970 Camaro SS/RS combined vicious performance with at least one surprising luxury… more»

Pocket Pickup! 1982 Suzuki SJ410K

Shiny black paint and white wagon wheels have this rugged 4WD mini-truck looking ready for adventure. The 1982 Suzuki SJ410K was never imported by Suzuki dealers, and this one even pre-dates the Samurai that appeared in model year 1986…. more»

Flying Brick! V8-swapped 1990 Volvo 740 GL

While auto makers push 5000+ pound SUVs as modern family haulers, this ’90s Volvo reminds us that station wagons can be practical and fun, especially with a 420 horsepower transplanted V8! This 1990 Volvo 740GL in Palm Desert, California… more»

394 V8 Hard Top: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

Most of the late ’50s space age madness had matured by the Kennedy years, and Oldsmobile kept it classy with its full-size lineup for ’63. This mid-range 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday sedan sports abbreviated full-length straight-edge fins cresting… more»

Somebody’s Father’s Oldsmobile – 1997 Aurora

By the late ’80s, most Oldsmobiles were virtual carbon copies of their Buick counterparts. Even Chevy Chase mentions spotting an “Oldsmobuick” in the detective movie Fletch. Olds buyers of the day generally sported gray or blue hair, kept a… more»

Five-Speed Stroker! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

Back in black and ready to kick some asphalt, this overhauled 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe needs nothing except a new owner with the guts to fast-pedal this overpowered memory machine. The nicely built beauty in Epping, New… more»

Fire Sale! 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck

Small towns and remote or budget-minded facilities that needed mobile firefighting capabilities in the late ’50s may have considered this 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck, which could be equipped for a variety of firefighting configurations. This specimen in… more»

Super Rare Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty

Pontiac performance began well before the vaunted 1964 GTO, and key evidence rests in this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty. The 1 of 162 special-order unit wears an aluminum hood, front and rear bumpers, and inner and outer fenders,… more»

Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon

Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»

18,000 Miles! 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

As America emerged from the dark days of the mid-’70s to mid-’80s when V8s struggled to surpass 150 HP, Ford’s 5.0L V8 Mustang emerged as a serious affordable performer. Lightweights like this 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 two-door sedan… more»

Original 400 Four-Speed 1972 Pontiac GTO

Deep Cardinal Red paint in the setting desert sun sets off this shiny 1972 Pontiac GTO. The Phoenix Arizona classic comes to market here on eBay, where the seller says the “jump in and go driver” enjoyed garage storage…. more»

Classy and Rowdy! 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Before Jeep’s Wagoneer, leather in an SUV came in the form of work gloves or a saddle thrown in the back. You might say Jeep predicted the future of the luxury SUV, offering leather, power seats and windows and… more»

Bellissimo Blu Sera 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Ferrari’s 250 motorcars from the 1960s need no introduction, and enthusiasts beholding one in the flesh may wisely carry an appropriately high thread-count handkerchief. Drooling in public is generally frowned upon among the upper crust. After pleasing owners on… more»

Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924

Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»

Custom-Built 1965 GMC 3500 Camper

These 1960-65 GMC and Chevrolet pickups enjoy a loyal following in the world of custom vehicles, and what’s more custom than a home-made camper version? This 1965 GMC 3500 rolls on a 183 inch wheelbase, and the reportedly home-made… more»

Twin V16 Power: 1931 Garwood Miss America VIII

There’s nothing like a relaxing day on the water, until something like this unmuffled twin V16 powerboat roars by, tearing a hole in time and space. Garfield “Gar” Wood built this 1931 Garwood Miss America VIII 30 ft motor… more»

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