The 1960 model year was a big one for Ford. The personal luxury 4-seat Thunderbird was selling well, the compact Falcon brought Ford an expanded customer base, and the full-size cars were redesigned and were “space age” in appearance…. more»
Four-Barrel V8: 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The Pontiac Grand Prix by itself may not be the world’s most collectible car, but with the right options, it can be an intriguing entry into “luxury couch” ownership. These are comfortable cars built for cruising if nothing else;… more»
Needs Unpacking: 2012 Honda CBR 250R
Some of the more popular YouTube clips are called “unboxing” videos. The format is that someone receives a new product, and the viewers join them on the journey of discovery as they unpack the item and usually operate it… more»
One-Owner Garage Find: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
It is hard to see a station wagon and not think of the immortal film “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” The song “Holiday Road” just pops right into your head. In an age before minivans and SUVs, station wagons like this… more»
Long Ownership: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L79
The 1968 Corvette was the first year of the C3, introduced as “All Different, All Over”, which was an irony. The earlier C2 was very expensive to develop, and in light of higher gas prices and stiff insurance premiums… more»
Original 302: 1973 Mercury Comet
I’ve always found the 1973 Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet fascinating vehicles. Although the First Generation Mustang was in its final days of production, these cousins were closer in design philosophy to the early Mustangs than the Mustang II… more»
Original Paint Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I’m not alone in believing that about the only thing better than a meticulously restored classic is one that has survived for decades in unmolested form and still presents well. Such is the story of this 1969 Pontiac Firebird…. more»
305 cid V6! 1964 GMC 4×4 Pickup
After decades of service as a South Dakota farm truck, this nearly all-original 1964 GMC 4×4 pickup comes to market in running mechanical condition. The faded red original paint, never-repaired dents, and tall skinny tires complete the authentic work… more»
Historic Bathurst Winner: 2021 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
On Saturday, March 11th, 2023, Australian motorsport entered a brave new world. Not only did it see a new generation of vehicles take to the grid for the first race of the 2023 season, but it was the first… more»
Signal Red Sedan: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D
This is a final year W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz sedan, finished in attractive and hard-to-find Signal Red paint. The five-cylinder diesel engine is a tough, long-lived motor, and combined with the rare paint job, makes it a terrific option for a… more»
Rare Luxury Hatch: 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet
Have you ever done something that seemed like a good idea at the time, but hindsight demonstrated it was a massive error of judgment? Yeah, me too! Automotive manufacturers are not immune from the occasional disaster, with the history… more»
Affordable 1981 Chevrolet Corvette L81
By 1981, Chevrolet (and the buying public) knew that time was running out for the venerable C3 Corvette. A model that had served the company with distinction since 1968 received only minor updates in its final two years. These… more»
1 of 17: Restored 1984 Audi Ur-Quattro
Certainly, one of the signature cars of the 1980s, although, Audi wasn’t the only manufacturer to make race-inspired cars for the street, or ones with AWD. The seller posted it here on craigslist in Greenwood, Washington, just northwest of… more»
12k Original Miles: 1983 Ford Bronco XLT
There’s been so much fanfare surrounding the first- and second-generation Broncos that the 3rd generation was overlooked. It’s always been my favorite – likely because this is the vintage I grew up with – but seems to have been… more»
Original 4-Speed RS/SS! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This! That’s right, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS is an excellent survivor example, it’s my favorite version of Chevy’s iconic first-gen pony car, and it’s green. Expensive at $45K? Considering what it is, and its condition, it’s not a… more»
Slick Driver: 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo
There are certain vehicles that only require a very modest tweak to go from ordinary to stunning. I often think of the staid Mercedes-Benz W124 sedan, which is transformed by a set of 17-inch AMG “monoblock” wheels. Many classic… more»
















