In the 1960s and ’70s Bentley existed largely as a “Rolls-Royce with no hood ornament” before RR honored Bentley’s racing roots with the Mulsanne Turbo in 1982. The Bentley Turbo R continues that spirit, a powerful and luxurious super-cruiser… more»
1 of 126 – 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
Buick’s GS ranks among the most subdued ground-pounders of the classic muscle car era. Available in flashy colors like brown with a black vinyl top, the GS wore its muscle like a thug in a tailored suit, confident and… more»
440 Hi Po Four Speed! 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
Clearly this beat-up Dodge has stories to tell. This was not “only driven to church on Sunday by its little old lady owner.” The five-slot mags up front, R/T grille badge, and oversize meats on the back suggest hard… more»
340 Six Pack! 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
By 1969, everyone knew Ford’s Mustang tapped a sleeping giant market for nimble and sporty 2+2 rides, aptly anointed Pony Cars. Watching from the sidelines, Chrysler Corporation saw the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and American Motors Javelin… more»
Sized for Comfort! 1973 Lincoln Continental Sedan
Foundational bluesman Howlin’ Wolf chided listeners not to “call me fat,” because he was “Built for comfort… (not) for speed,” and Lincoln described its 1973 Continentals as “sized for comfort.” Keep the fat jokes to yourself regarding this 1973… more»
Four-Door Exotic! 1966? Maserati Quattroporte
A quick and stylish sedan covers all your bases. Impress visiting glitterati? No problem; “I’ll drive.” For family vacations at speed, golf outings, weddings, or a night on the town, American luxury is fine, and we’ve all eyeballed German… more»
Just what the Doctor Ordered! 1971 Buick LeSabre
This gold-and-white 1971 Buick LeSabre four-door hardtop treated a retired doctor during his golden years, according to the seller’s description. After a claimed original 44,000 miles, the tidy Gravois Mills, Missouri cruiser comes to auction. Note the three Ventiports… more»
Budget Exotic? 1978 Ferrari 400 Project
An affordable Ferrari excites the 14-year-old in any gearhead, and the wedge-shaped, V12 400 variants rank among the easiest to obtain. This 1978 Ferrari 400 Automatic in Independence, Oregon will change hands even more cheaply thanks to its missing… more»
Double-Engine Monster! 1954 “Assembled Vehicle”
And now, for something completely different, a truck with two engines! That’s right, folks, and before you GM fans think we’re talking about the 702 cid GMC Twin-Six V12 built from two monster V6 engines, we are not. This… more»
Original Except Paint! 1965 Ford Mustang
Since 1964, Ford’s popular Mustang has been modified in every way possible, but not this one! Shiny newer paint marks the only deviation from original on this 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. How often do you see… more»
First-Year Beauty! 1967 Ford F250 Crew Cab
Before a full-sized 4×4 pickup was necessary to transport two kids and a soccer ball to after-school practice, crew-cabs were mostly fleet-ordered work trucks. They lived a hard life and most saw random and sometimes-deliberate abuse and damage before… more»
Parked In ’61! 1932 Ford Period Hot Rod
Just when you start wondering if a Camry parked in 2002 is a barn find, something like this comes along! Reportedly built for a car magazine in 1953, this 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe was parked during the first year… more»
#169 of 500 Hot Hatch! 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S
In the ’80s, the addition of monochrome trim & bumpers, rocker valances, and front and rear spoilers often meant nothing other than someone spent money on a cosmetic “sport” package to gain the appearance of sport. In an era… more»
V8 Five-Speed! 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
In the 1960’s nobody wanted to be called a “square,” but by the time this 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix hit the market, squares were all the rage, and you hardly saw a round headlight or instrument gauge anywhere. Suddenly… more»