In 1931, Chevrolet was celebrating a strong year, having overtaken Ford in sales. Across town, Ford was getting ready to retake the lead with the introduction of its new V8 for the 1932 model year. However, there was no… more»
Lifted Luxury: 1967 Lincoln Continental 4×4
For the 1967 model year, Lincoln Continental production totaled just under 46,000 units. Many of those cars, particularly the 2-door coupes and 4-door convertibles, were well-cared-for, driven lightly, and went on to become valuable collector vehicles. Our feature vehicle,… more»
Corvette? Chopper? Trike? This 1972 StratoTaxi Is All Three!
In the early 1970s, Randy Enterprises offered a catalog of custom chopper accessories ranging from tanks and fenders to handlebars, headlights, and even custom bodies, including one known as the StratoTaxi. Featuring swoopy bodywork and room for three, it… more»
European Hot Hatch: 1994 Peugeot 106 XSi
While Peugeot may not be well-known stateside, the company has a large market in Europe and South America, where they are known for their simple technology and overall affordability. The French brand tried to compete on U.S. soil as… more»
Subtle Hot Rod: 1930 Ford Model A
In the mid-1920s, after dominating the automobile market for nearly twenty years, Henry Ford finally conceded that his famed Model T was due to be replaced. The competition was beginning to catch up and Ford needed a complete redesign… more»
Cream Puff: 23k Mile 1982 Toyota Corolla
When someone tells you they have a cool Toyota Corolla, it may seem like an oxymoron. You’d likely picture a front-wheel-drive econobox with a gutless engine, known for clogging up the road on your daily commute. However, thanks to… more»
Jet Age Sports Car: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
With a long history of powerful engines, sports car handling, and a reasonable price tag, the Chevrolet Corvette is near the top of the list as far as bang for the buck for any automotive enthusiast. However, Corvettes have… more»
Hot Rod Shop Truck: 1954 Dodge Pickup
A non-enthusiast may be hard-pressed to tell the difference between a B-Series 1953 Dodge pickup and the C-Series 1954 model. Although there are many similar styling cues, the new truck was completely redesigned from the ground up. Starting at… more»
Time for T: Survivor 1926 Ford Model T Tudor
From the very first one built on August 12, 1908, until the 15 millionth unit rolled out the door on May 26, 1927, the Model T grew to become known as the car that put America on wheels. While… more»
Solid Starting Point: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
The Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced on September 26, 1963, as a 1964 model and slotted nicely in the lineup between the smaller Chevy II and the full-size Impala. The mid-size market was heating up and the Chevelle faced tough… more»
True Blue Survivor: 1982 Toyota Pickup
Toyota Motor Corporation first introduced North America to their pickup trucks in 1964, with the stateside launch of the Toyota Stout. Featuring a 1.9L 3R engine, a ladder frame chassis with independent coil spring front suspension, and leaf spring… more»
Fleetside Find: 1962 Chevrolet C10
Chevrolet introduced their C/K lineup in late 1959 as early 1960 models. They offered numerous improvements over the previous generation pickups, including ball-bearing hubs, torsion bar front suspension, and trailing arm rear suspension. These advancements, along with a new… more»