Originally designed by BMC as a contender to be a multi-use vehicle for the British military forces, the Moke failed to win military support for one very simple reason: As an off-road vehicle, it simply didn’t possess the ground… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Classic Ford: 1925 Ford Model TT Grain Truck
Although he was initially unwilling to admit it, by 1925 Henry Ford had begun to acknowledge what his son Edsel, and those around him had been saying. They knew that the Model T was outmoded, and a replacement was… more»
Ever Seen One? 1966 Ferves Ranger
If you were at the Turin, Italy Motor Show in 1966, you may have seen one of these before. If not, this is probably your first time. You are looking at a 1966 Ferves Ranger, which is based on… more»
Straman Coach Conversion: 1987 Honda CRX
Normally, aftermarket convertible conversions can be questionable at best in terms of their final execution. Personally, I feel this becomes even more of a factor on short wheelbase cars like the original Honda CRX, but somehow, these oddball Straman… more»
Swiss Edition: 1963 Mercedes Unimog S404
How do you assign value to a rig like a Unimog? It’s a tough call for me, personally, as I don’t have the kind of property that would demand a go-anywhere military spec vehicle, and I already have one… more»
All Original: 1976 Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon
The owner of this Chrysler Town & Country refers to it as a survivor. Given the fact that it still sports its original paint, interior trim, engine, and transmission, that seems like a fair description. It is located in… more»
Restore Or Drive? 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
This Pontiac Grand Prix is a Californian car that appears to have successfully escaped the ravages of rust. It appears to be a solid example that would either make a great project car or could be driven as it… more»
54k Genuine Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
When the Custom Cruiser was introduced in 1971, it marked a return by Oldsmobile to the production of a full-sized wagon, a segment that they hadn’t occupied since 1964 with the 88 Fiesta. This particular Custom Cruiser is a… more»
Nine Original Miles! 1964 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
If you follow the classic car hobby, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the Lambrecht Chevrolet auction that took place in 2013. It was the liquidation of long-time Chevrolet dealer Ray P. Lambrecht whos Nebraska dealership was in business for fifty years. There were several… more»
5-Speed V8: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
This 1986 Pontiac Firebird is not the most uncommon car, but it does appear to be a nicely optioned example that has been consistently maintained up until recently. It’s also a desirable manual transmission example with driver-quality paint, and… more»
Ex-Australian Fire Brigade: 1991 Ford Maverick
Over the last year, I have become quite friendly with a salvage yard in Australia that has helped immensely with my 1981 Toyota HiAce project. By “helped”, I mean they have cut apart several vans to send me good… more»
Big 10 Shop Truck: 1978 Chevrolet C-10
While this 1978 Chevy C10 pickup was already quite sweet with its lowered stance and deep-dish wheels, it gets better: this is a desirable “Big 10” edition, which at one time was claimed to be one of the fastest… more»
Attractive Survivor: 1964 Chrysler 300
Strictly speaking, while it may not be completely original, I think that this 1964 Chrysler 300 2-Door Hardtop probably qualifies as a survivor. It underwent a repaint in its original color many years ago, and it is now fitted… more»
Music History: 1973 Oldsmobile Royale Convertible
The owner of this Delta 88 Royale Convertible says that the car has been used in promotional shoots and music videos for up-and-coming recording artists. He includes a number of photos in the ad, but putting it down to… more»
Like New: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT
This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is described by its owner as a 3rd generation survivor. It wears its original paint, original drive-train, and original interior. It is a striking looking vehicle, but there is a bit of a sting… more»
Neat First Classic: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Sometimes when you’re looking for a classic car, what you aspire to is a classic that has undergone a painstaking restoration, while at other times you might be seeking a nice car that you can simply climb into and… more»
















