The lives of road cars and race cars can be vastly different. Where a road car can soldier on for decades, a race car will usually only serve as a useful tool until the next “latest-and-greatest” machine takes its… more»
Rare 396 Turbo-Jet! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet had quite the year in 1965 with their already legendary Corvette. Total sales exceeded 23K units – an all-time high, new exciting engine options were introduced, and the old familiar power plants were still on board. The long… more»
390 Powered 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
Classic trucks often present the problem of being too nice to actually use as a truck. It’s understandable that you would not want to take your well-preserved or freshly restored rig off-roading or to the quarry to pick up… more»
Rare Bicentennial: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
The timing was right. In 1976, the US celebrated its Bicentennial, and Cadillac had decided to cease production of the Eldorado Convertible. The company chose to combine the two unrelated events by producing the Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition. Cadillac… more»
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 2,890 Genuine Miles!
After the heartache that many people faced during the early days of The Malaise Era, it would have been easy for American auto manufacturers to forget that the performance car market ever existed. It would have been simple to… more»
Power Tour Veteran: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
When it comes to malaise era muscle, most enthusiasts begrudgingly acknowledge the Cobra II or King Cobra as one of the barely discernable bright spots on a bleak landscape. But it seems the AMX Hornet, conceived with a similar… more»
Rare Super Coupe: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe was a limited edition vehicle introduced to inject some excitement into an automotive industry suffering through The Malaise Era. Just how limited it was seems to be a matter of conjecture. The owner… more»
Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
More than 30 years after they were first released, the first generation of GM W-Body cars are still a reasonably common sight on the road. Offerings from each division included the Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix,… more»
Viper #85: 1992 Dodge Viper RT-10
Performance was just starting to come back in 1992 when Dodge introduced its remarkable Viper RT-10. This was not a cruiser. It was a bruiser with 10 cylinders, side exhaust and only two seats. Well, here is car #85… more»
5.0 With 4-Speed: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
When one says, “Fox-Body”, the expected response is “Mustang”! The two just go together. And though Ford’s famed Fox platform was used under other models, it’s the ’79-’93 Mustang where it is best remembered. But the Mustang had a… more»
Survivor or Restoration? 1970 Dodge Dart GT
The fourth generation of the Dodge Dart (1967-76) would be its most successful in terms in sales. The two and four-door sedans would appeal to families seeking inexpensive transportation, while the hardtops and convertibles targeted those who wanted sporty… more»
1972 GMC Sierra Survivor With Factory AC!
Over the last few years, the Chevy/GMC C/K series of trucks has become more and more popular. In fact, some aftermarket parts distributors say they’re selling as many products for these trucks as they are for cars like the… more»
10K Mile Creampuff: 1978 Buick Electra Limited
There are time capsules and there are time capsules. This 1978 Buick Electra looks basically like a brand new car that has been hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnalls’ front porch since noon… more»
Tin Top Survivor: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai continues to appreciate nicely as a classic Japanese SUV that had decent off-road chops but is also perfectly happy as an in-town cruiser. Surprisingly, the seller bought this rare “tin top” – meaning, hard top –… more»
Original 413 Wedge: 1964 Chrysler 300K Coupe
At the start of the 1950s, nobody had heard of the term “personal luxury car.” It was a new category in the market, and the most recognizable member of this group was the Ford Thunderbird. However, Chrysler’s 300 Letter… more»
Special Edition Survivor: 1979 Lotus Esprit
1978 was an important year in the history of Lotus: Mario Andretti won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in the Lotus 79. With teammate Ronnie Petersen, Lotus also won the Constructors’ Championship. To celebrate the “double,” Lotus built… more»
















