I had the privilege of partaking in the second weekend of the Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run last weekend. There are two huge rod runs each year, and each of them spans two weekends. The first is usually populated… more»
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Unmolested Mullet Machine: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
For folks of my generation, IROC Camaros, Mustang GTs and Corvettes were the most coveted rides of all. While Camaros occasionally become objects of ridicule on account of some of their owners and their sometimes objectionable ways, they are… more»
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Vineyard Van Go: 1965 Ford Econoline
I have to admit it. I really don’t like vans very much. I’d like to give you a reasoned reason why, but I think it stems from childhood trauma. My father had a 1973 Econoline van in ratty condition,… more»
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Hatchery Hauler: 1934 Ford Panel Delivery
Every once in a while the collector car world will surprise you. A lost Bugatti will turn up, a lost race car will be found in a shed, and, most recently, the lost Bullitt Mustang was found rusting away… more»
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A Return To My Youth: 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX
We all have personal connections to cars in our past, and the 1980-1983 Chrysler Cordoba/Dodge Mirada twins figured large in my early driving misadventures. Built by the Chrysler Corporation as a downsized version (I am not kidding here.) of… more»
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Dark Bronze Bombshell: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
The C-3 Corvettes took a heck of a ride from introduction in 1968 through the conclusion of the model run in 1982. In the beginning, the Corvette was pretty much a rip snorting animal. While some lower horsepower vehicles… more»
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Rough But Rare: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Stepside 4×4
I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
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Another Potential Good Deal: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
There must be something in the water today. Or, maybe it is the water from what is left of Irma that has been pounding our area for the past two days. During this deluge, I have been working tirelessly… more»
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There Must Be A Catch: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
I am just going to start with the price on this one: $3500. Yes, a convertible Corvair that looks to be in fairly good condition for just $3500. While Corvairs are an acquired taste, and their prices trend lower… more»
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Halloween Comes Early: 1979 Dodge Warlock II Pickup
Don’t you get mad when a car manufacturer names a new vehicle some inexplicable combination of numbers and/or letters? What do all those letters and numbers mean, and do they mean anything to the purchaser? Cars should have names. … more»
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Almost There: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
Carrol Shelby was a legend in the automotive world. Formerly a very good sports car racer, Shelby gave up racing for health reasons and found himself modifying automobiles. Starting with the legendary Shelby Cobras, he branched out into modifying… more»
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Danger Lurks Underneath: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
From December 1958 through his retirement in July of 1977, Bill Mitchell was the vice president in charge of the styling section of General Motors. While he did not personally design each car to come out of the styling… more»
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Spreading Its Wings: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
At the dawn of the 1980s, design trends dictated that styling on most cars was boxy and linear. While many cars looked good with this type of design, they weren’t very aerodynamic. As the eighties progressed, and Corporate Average… more»
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Half Of What You Need: 1973 Opel GT
The ways of the great General Motors are often mysterious and hard to understand. For example, why did GM decide to sell their European built Opel division products in America before there was even a gas crunch? Then, after… more»
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Still A Good Idea: 1957 Ford Ranchero
Many of our younger readers have probably never driven or ridden in a car based pickup truck. The idea was that if you really don’t need a pickup for heavy hauling and just use one for the occasional convenience… more»
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Whole Lotta Love Needed: 1962 Cadillac Series 62
For decades, Cadillac could legitimately use the slogan “Standard of the World.” General Motors took pride in their top tier division, and the whole company was set up to provide vehicles for customers from cradle to grave. Your first… more»
