Parked For a Decade: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS

Some enthusiasts fear the day will come when the supply of desirable barn find classics will dry up, but I firmly believe it won’t. There are millions of untapped barns and sheds that house cars like this 1968 Ford… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Three years into the run of the fourth-generation Cutlass, this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass rolled out of the factory. Other than that bubbling rust on the right bottom of the front fender, it looks nice for being almost five decades… more»

Original SD-455: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

It can be pretty easy to get so caught up in the facts and figures that demonstrate a classic car’s rarity that we lose sight of the vehicle itself and what makes it special. That could be the case… more»

35k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Choosing to part with a classic car can be difficult, but every owner must face it at some point. That is the case with this 1987 Camaro IROC-Z and its eighty-seven-year-old owner. The time has come for him to… more»

Scotty G’s Garage: 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

It’s been almost two years since I’ve done a Scotty G’s Garage installment, that’s crazy. What has happened to the time? I have gotten a few different vehicles since the fall of 2021, mainly motorcycles or other non-four-wheeled vehicles…. more»

Needs Interior Work: 1973 AMC Gremlin X 3-Speed

“Driving fun teams up with solid economy in this sporty sub-compact. That’s why Gremlin leaves a lasting impression wherever it is seen and driven – and that’s just about everywhere.” Or so says a 1973 AMC brochure. This 1973… more»

“Super” Slant Six: 1979 Plymouth Volare Duster

The original Duster was Plymouth’s fastback version of the Valiant compact. From 1970 to 1976, Plymouth sold more than 1.3 million of the popular cars, so it’s not surprising the Duster name would pop back up later as a… more»

Golden Eagle Project: 1979 Jeep Cherokee

For 1979, Jeep offered its Cherokee in three models, a four-door, a two-door, and a “wide-wheel” two-door. They also came in three different appearance packages: the Cherokee S, or Sport package, the Cherokee Chief, and the Cherokee Golden Eagle…. more»

Original 350: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4

If you had declared in 1971 that SUVs would eventually dominate the new car market, most people would have given you a sideways glance and backed away slowly! Vehicles like this 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer were being comfortably outsold… more»

Stock And Original: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

The first thing that I thought of when I glimpsed this 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 was a grade school friend’s father, he had a Dodge just like this – it was even the same color. What I thought was… more»

Wankel Rotary Engine: 1983 Mazda RX-7

The Mazda RX-7 was a popular Japanese sports car that was in production for 25 years. Like most other cars of its type, the RX-7 had rear-wheel drive with a front-mounted powerplant. But the machine was differentiated by its… more»

Poncho Power! 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

I have to apologize upfront for the images used in this post – they’re not great and I did the best with them that I could. This is a fabulous car and needs better pictorial representation – additional images… more»

10k-Miles Time Capsule: 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

Back in 1987, a black Chrysler LeBaron Convertible (dramatically photographed on a black background with subtle lighting and foggy mist) was used in several ads to show off the new, sleek, aerodynamic styling of Chrysler’s luxury flagship model. And… more»

48k Mile Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Throughout its run from 1964 to 1977, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular of the Chevelle offerings. From 1978 forward, the Chevelle name was dropped, and Malibu carried the torch going forward. This nice 1972 edition looks… more»

Two-Stroke Tiddler: 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S

Even in a big country like the United States, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to motorcycles. A tiny tiddler like this two-stroke 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S isn’t made for cross-country travel, but I’d guess that a few… more»

Quick Flip? 1977 GMC Jimmy Coachman R/V

I imagine it’s an exciting moment when you buy your first motorhome and begin assembling plans dfor summer season on the open road. The world beckons and there’s seemingly endless adventure at your finger tips. But there’s also likely… more»

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