73K Miles and All Original: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan

Fifties cars have an all-American lure on all of us.  Maybe it was because Hollywood glamorized the Truman and Eisenhower years.  Or, maybe we all long for a simpler time and simpler cars.  Take for example this 1952 Pontiac… more»

Well Kept MGB Alternative: 1973 Jensen Healey

In the world of the British sportscar, the MGB is, by and large, the most popular vehicle out there.  Over 512,000 of these ubiquitous cars were built, and they still dominate British car shows.  What if you want something… more»

9K Miles and Perfectly Stored: 1982 Fiat X1/9

When talking about mid-engined sports cars, the Fiat/Bertone X1/9 often gets overlooked.  Smaller than even a Porsche 914, these miracles of efficient design were quite advanced for their time.  With over 160,000 made, they obviously struck a chord with… more»

One Owner Roadster: 1947 MG TC

The MG automotive brand dates back nearly 100 years and the TC was its first output after World War II. Powered by a 1,250-cc engine, the little 2-seat roadster debuted in 1945 and was in production until 1949, selling… more»

Sensational Shop Find: 1982 Lamborghini LP500S Geneva Show Car

Marcello Gandini must have been thrilled when Lamborghini came knocking (again) to ask him to design a spectacular car – and the sharp-edged, scooped, flared result actually made it to production. Finally, excess leads to success! The first Countach… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200 With 31k Miles

Many American buyers began downsizing their new car purchases during the early 1960s. This was partly driven by the success of imports like the Volkswagen Beetle, and both buyers and manufacturers seemed to want to join the party. Chrysler’s… more»

57k Mile Survivor? 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 6-Barrel

I’ve mentioned before that the word “survivor” is a term I try to be careful not to overuse, simply because most cars with decades of age on them just don’t fall into the true meaning of that category.  But… more»

6k Mile Barn Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Classics like traditional 1970s Land Yachts are about as politically incorrect as a motor vehicle can be in an era when manufacturers are focusing more on the economy and hybrid models. These cars are as big and bold as… more»

New Interior: 1978 Chevrolet Nova V8

By 1978, the rear-wheel-drive Nova was on the way out, soon to be replaced by a rebadged Japanese import from Toyota. The automobile had a great run, dating back to 1962 when it became the second compact in the… more»

Low-Key Daily Driver: 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury

This ’88 Gran Fury looks like a former cop car, but it’s not. That’s because these Plymouths were popular with police departments in the 1980s and 1990s and this one wear dog dish hub caps that enhance that image…. more»

5K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The Corvette ZR-1 is now a household name in domestic performance car kingpins. However, that doesn’t translate to an “instant collector car”, especially with the earliest iterations of the model. The first run of the ZR-1 is certainly a… more»

54K-Mile All-Original 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

“The prestigious 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue is perhaps the most elegantly conceived luxury sedan in the world.”, so says a brochure touting the virtues of the rear-drive M-body Chrysler luxury sedans. We haven’t seen an ’86 Fifth Avenue before… more»

One-Family-Owned Survivor: Grandpa’s 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

My Grandpa was a simple, country farmer in Virginia and was also a Ford man. As a kid, I remember him driving a 1950 F100 pickup, a ’53 Ford Mainline, and a ’66 Ford Galaxie (with a three-on-the-tree and… more»

Non-Turbo Survivor: 1988 Toyota Supra

The third generation Toyota Supra is one of the more chronically unloved sports cars of the 80s and 90s. The Supra eras that preceded it and immediately followed were both embraced with open arms by collectors and are generally… more»

Low Mile Exotic: 1965 Iso Rivolta IR 340

Hankering for an Italian exotic with an American drivetrain? You have a few choices, and here’s one, on eBay, a 1965 Iso Rivolta IR 340, with an asking price of $139,000. This car is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Ford Country Sedan

Practicality can be a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. This is particularly true if a family is to be involved in the ownership experience. That is where vehicles like this 1954 Ford Country Sedan fill… more»

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