The Question is Why? 1987 Mercury Topaz Six Door

Every day we are amazed by some strange happening in the news or we are stunned by a discovery that makes no sense.  It is all so tiresome.  Evidently the automotive world is not immune to bizarre discoveries.  I… more»

A Classic Or Just A Used Truck? 1996 Ford F-250

A lot of us need for any classic vehicle we own to be more than a garage ornament.  Sometimes everyday life requires something that can pinch hit as a daily driver or you need a vehicle that can do… more»

British Head, American Body: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Think back to the early seventies.  Sporty, lightweight coupes like the BMW 2002 lookeld like they were going to be a significant segment of the marketplace.  Chevrolet wanted a piece of that action, so they looked to Britain for… more»

Bidder Beware: 1983 Jeep Cherokee Laredo

It was Yogi Berra that coined the phrase “Its like deja vu, all over again.”  Well, maybe Yogi was talking about this 1983 Jeep Cherokee Laredo that is currently for sale on eBay out of Burnettsville, Indiana.  As of… more»

Used Car Alternative: 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition

Have you seen the price of used cars lately?  It is hard to get a clapped-out econobox with less than 100K on the clock for less than $5,000 anymore.  However, there is a thinking out of the box alternative… more»

All Original and Hemi Fast: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker

1955 was a great year for Chrysler styling.  Gone were the K.T. Keller high rooflines and in was a much sleeker, more modern design packing a Hemi V-8 under the hood.  If you have a desire for a fifties… more»

Meet the Trundlehouse: 1959 GMC Redwood Housecar

Back in the late sixties, if you didn’t have the money for a camper, you built it yourself.  One man who did that decided to build a housecar type camper with panache-and a pot belly stove.  If you are… more»

Three 1937 DeSotos, Two Hemis, and A Truckload of Parts

The collector car hobby makes hoarders out of all of us.  The older, rarer, or more unique our vehicle is, the greater the desire becomes to hoard any part we can find.  “Just in case!” is our mantra.  What… more»

Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco.  Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»

Rust and Raccoon Ravaged: Pair of MGB GTs

Sometimes, as the saying goes, you just bite off more than you can chew.  We have all taken on a project that we think we can handle, sit on it for a long while, then sell it in frustration. … more»

FDR Was A Car Guy: 1936 Ford Phaeton

Regardless of how you feel about Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s politics, there is no denying he was a car guy.  From his 1931 Plymouth phaeton to the famous “Sunshine Special,” FDR had a number of interesting rides.   If you are… more»

Civilian Version: 1948 Willys CJ2A

Even folks who are not car buffs recognize a World War II vintage GP, or Jeep as they are commonly called.  The Jeep, like Harley Davidson motorcycles, Coca Cola, and rock and roll is uniquely American.  The part of… more»

Early Hard Top Jeep: 1946 Willys CJ2A

When the World War two version of the Jeep became the CJ-2A immediately after the war ended, folks who knew their capabilities in war put those skills to use in civilian life.  From the farm to the forest and… more»

Rare Seventies Fun Machine: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

Americans have always loved trucks and the outdoors.  What if I said both of those things were once available in the same package?  If you are looking for a project vehicle that can also serve as your home away… more»

Last of the Breed: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0

In 1970, Porsche debuted a mid-engined road car that was wildly revolutionary.  Unfortunately, lukewarm styling and a pedestrian powerplant provided by partner Volkswagen threw a wet blanket on sales.  When the 914 finally went out of production, it had… more»

High School Parking Lot: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

For those of us who went to high school in the seventies and eighties, it is hard to convey just how awesome the automotive hobby was at that time.  Everyone loved cars.  Especially older cars, since many of Detroit’s… more»

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