With well over one hundred years worth of cars to choose from, the collector market tends to run in cycles. I have heard that people tend to want what was popular when they were teenagers, and that theory seems… more»
Back To School: 1974 Porsche 914
The year was 1989. I was in high school, and I was totally nuts about sports cars. While I really wanted a new Corvette, that obviously wasn’t going to happen any time soon. Even if I could afford one,… more»
Which Way Do We Go With This Needy 1954 Corvette?
Look carefully at the front of this car. Now, I know it looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man’s face from Ghostbusters, but don’t get distracted. This one is going to take some thinking on all of our parts… more»
Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cord 812
During the chilly month of November in 1935, the country was still in the grips of the Depression. However, the love affair Americans enjoyed with automobiles had not cooled. Inside the New York Auto Show, record crowds struggled to see a… more»
Banker’s Hot Rod: 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 was a very unique automobile. The model began in 1955, and was a combination of a luxury coupe body and a hopped up Hemi engine. They became the weapon of choice for many NASCAR teams, and they… more»
Milk Runner: 1956 Divco 374
If you haven’t been to a major car show lately, many people are now fixing up former commercial vehicles. Milk trucks are especially hot right now. What’s a milk truck you ask? Well, if you are under 45 years… more»
Smiling Back At You: 1961 Austin Healey Sprite
Every once in a while, a car comes along that ends up being more than the sum of its parts. Take this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite being sold here on craigslist in Dayton, Tennessee for $16,500. Its engine and… more»
Power Tour Here I Come: 1978 Cougar XR-7
Every year, my Facebook account is inundated with pictures and stories from the Hot Rod Power Tour group. If you didn’t know, the Hot Rod Power Tour is a seven day, seven city tour featuring more than 6,000 vehicles and over 100,000… more»
Built Ford Tough With Canadian Style: 1953 Mercury P/U
Everybody loves an old truck. Long before we needed trucks with heated seats, moon roofs, and the towing power of the Kill Dozer, trucks were basic transportation and work horses. They lacked all but the basic amenities, rode rough,… more»
All Go No Show: 1962 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge
I love going to cruise ins. While it is nice to go to judged shows, owners who are less interested in perfection tend to show up and bring their creations. Some kind of leave you wondering what the owner was… more»
Fiberglass Femme Fatale: 1957 Byers Special SR100
Being a car nut in Southern California in the 1950s must have been spectacular. In some strange quirk of fate, thousands of incredibly talented mechanics, engineers, drivers, and stylists all called this area home, and their contributions to the… more»
1966 Mustang Convertible With History Needs A Future
If you are on this site, then I guarantee you love a car with a good story. Well, this 1966 Ford Mustang convertible found in Jefferson City, Missouri and being sold on eBay is one of those rare cars… more»
Stunning Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
As a Corvette owner, and as someone who was formerly active in a local Corvette club, I can tell you that there are three types of Corvette owners. I fell into the first group, which is basically a bunch… more»
Real Moonshine Runner: 1947 Ford Coupe
Long before rap had its East Coast-West Coast feuds, there was another type of regional competition going on to define what makes a car a hot rod. On the west coast, customizers and dry lake runners drove the hot… more»
Almost Free: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Stunning. That’s the only word you can use to describe the styling of this 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. The first generation of the Toronado was built on the same basic E body shell as the ’66 and later Buick Riviera and the Cadillac Eldorado from… more»
Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
