18K Mile Supercar: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

How many times do you need to see a classic sports car that is criminally under-valued before you make a move? That’s the question I ask myself every time I see a C4-chassis Corvette ZR1 come up for sale,… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year marked what many would consider the high point for the First Generation Mustang. More potent and highly desirable versions were waiting in the wings, but the Mustang set a sales record that many manufacturers envied…. more»

1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

History will undoubtedly paint Lido “Lee” Iacocca as one of the greats of American automotive history. His successes at Ford and his ability to dig Chrysler out of a financial black hole that threatened to reduce “The Big Three”… more»

One-Owner with Patina! 1964 Chevrolet C-20

Chevrolet redesigned its trucks in 1960 under the C/K naming convention (C = rear-wheel drive, K = four-wheel-drive). The C-10 was the ½-ton pick-up while the C-20 was the ¾-ton model. The trucks competed head-to-head with the Ford F-Series… more»

400 V8 Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

Dodge’s popular Charger would enjoy a 58% sales increase in 1973, making it the best year yet for the mid-size luxury/muscle car. We’re not sure that any one reason accounted for that success other than the fuselage styling adopted… more»

Time Capsule? 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Though the peak of the U.S. muscle car era had come and gone by then, the 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had its best sales year up to that point. And it was still two years before Smokey and… more»

76k Original Miles: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL

The Mazda RX-7, in its various guises, remains the most successful production car ever powered by the revolutionary Wankel rotary engine. It was not only a marketing winner but proved a giant killer in global motorsport. This 1983 RX-7… more»

Stunning Estate Find: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe

We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have emerged from estates, and this 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe is an absolute beauty. It isn’t perfect, but its presentation and condition guarantee it will turn heads, and the… more»

Cali Cruiser: 1960 Studebaker Lark VI Wagon

By 1960, problems at Studebaker were legion. Ford had increased production dramatically in 1953, and price cuts followed industry-wide. Studebaker had the highest labor costs in the industry. As prices fell, its profits disappeared, and its balance sheet deteriorated…. more»

WE4 Package: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo

We all know and love (well, most of us) the Buick Grand National for its impressive performance and 80s-era charm. The trouble is, the prices for high-quality examples has spiked dramatically in recent years, and thanks to GM’s marketing… more»

Perfect Platform? Low Mileage 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

When it comes to building a hot rod, it’s generally preferable to buy a car with a drivetrain already installed and ideally, fully sorted out. However, there are some instances where purchasing a roller makes sense, particularly if you… more»

1-of-17? 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

Rarity claims will always ignite debate within the classic world, and I expect my research on this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 to be no different. The 1969 GT500 wasn’t produced in huge numbers, and the combination of options… more»

No Reserve: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition

The 1982 model year saw the production of Chevrolet’s venerable C3 Corvette draw to a close. It had served the company well, but the time had finally arrived when a fresh approach was required. This Corvette Collector’s Edition is… more»

Coulda Been In Pictures! 1971 Lincoln Mark III

A couple of weeks ago, I was looking at one of the TV movie channels and it was showing 1971’s “The French Connection“. I was actually more mesmerized by NYC’s early ’70s grittiness than I was the famous Pontiac… more»

One-Owner Time Capsule: 1966 Cadillac DeVille

Yes, there are still pampered, garage-kept, one-owner-since-new time capsules out there. And this is about as good of an example as it gets. Here’s the story: a lady who lived in a small town about 30 miles south of… more»

Clean Runabout: 1988 Suzuki Samurai

For years, the Suzuki Samurai was a cheap, off-road beater that was used for as long as its notoriously vulnerable body panels held together. Now, it’s become an actual collector’s item, snatched up from estate sales and local auctions… more»