28 Years of Ownership: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

One of the most beloved vehicles in America, especially rural America, is the full-size Ford Bronco.  From the back roads to the O.J. Simpson chase, no vehicle has been more treasured when it is time to get away from… more»

Untouched for 100 Years: 1911 Excelsior Motorcycle

In the early 1900s, Americans were enamored with going faster and leaving their horses and mules behind.  One of the cheapest ways to do that was to purchase a motorcycle.  These early motorcycles were closer to what we think… more»

Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras.  Cars back then were built… more»

Elegance and Speed for Two: 1937 Packard 1507 V-12 Coupe

One of the greatest losses in the American automobile market is the eventual disappearance of Packard as an automaker.  Up until the time that the company fell into the clutches of Studebaker, its products were always a notch above… more»

Depression Era Altered: 1924 Studebaker Pickup

What do you do when it is the early 1930s, you need a pickup truck to work, and all you have is an old Studebaker touring car out back?  Oh, and they’ve got a Depression going on.  In the… more»

Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find

One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser.  Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»

Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider

Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II.  While there are many different reasons, what we… more»

26,555 Original Miles: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon

Station wagons have always been a uniquely American vehicle.  However, the arrival of Chrysler’s minivan in 1984 was their dinosaur staring up at the comet moment.  That doesn’t mean that we still cannot enjoy a nice wagon today.  Suppose… more»

One of One Baldwin Vette: 1972 Baldwin-Motion Moray GT

While custom versions of nearly every car have been crafted, C3 Corvettes always seemed to attract a large percentage of amateur and professional customizers.  Why?  Fiberglass is much easier to work with than steel or aluminum, and the ability… more»

Mint 23k Miler? 1979 Lincoln Versailles

The Palace of Versailles was the fabled French royal residence until the royals lost their heads over a minor political disagreement.  As it is currently one of the most impressive museums in the world and a landmark of French… more»

Best Yellowstone Souvenir Ever: 1925 White 12 Passenger Bus

It is said that all we will have in the end is memories.  For those who have made the pilgrimage to Yellowstone, there are a lot of memories swimming around in their brains.  From majestic peaks to amazing animals,… more»

Bonnie and Clyde Barn Find: 1934 Ford Sedan

Outside of TV and the movies, few cars are tied to a moment in American history as closely as the 1934 Ford sedan.  It was in the front seat of one of these popular cars that two of the… more»

Have It Your Way: 1973 Lotus Europa

Some of you may remember when our dear friends at Burger King operated under the slogan “Have it your way!”  While most of us are loath to ask for anything special from a fast-food kitchen, there is no reason… more»

Explore the Back Country: 1968 Jeepster Commando

When you drive past a Jeep dealer today you see all manner of different vehicles with the Jeep name emblazoned on them.  That variety is making a lot of money for the brand.  For a long time, Jeep didn’t… more»

Twice Stalled Restoration Project: 1940 Ford Tudor

A previous article on a 1938 Plymouth states that the market for a prewar driver quality car is filled with opportunities.  If you can apply a little elbow grease and throw in some folding money for parts, the car… more»

Barn Find Slant Back: 1938 Plymouth Tudor

We are at a crisis point for prewar automobiles that aren’t full classics or don’t have a little enameled badge that says “Ford” on their front end.  It is getting harder and harder to place good cars from this… more»