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Garage Find Survivor: 1962 Chrysler New Yorker

For 57 model years (1940 to 1996), the New Yorker was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile. That’s if you discounted the Imperial, which was sold as a separate make for most of that time. The 1961-62 New Yorkers had slanted headlights,… more»

Rare Ice Blue: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette enthusiasts, we need some help: this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is listed as a special edition model of which only 100 were made. The claim to fame is the so-called “Ice Blue” paint, which is paired with an… more»

Only 295 Built: 1960 Edsel Ranger

The demise of Ford Motor Company’s short-lived and ill-fated Edsel brand was not as simple as a controversial grille. Ford (and Chrysler with the DeSoto) learned quickly what it would take decades for GM to deal with: the market… more»

80% Restored: 1974 American Motors Javelin

The pony car market had largely run out of gas by 1974. That was the year that three of the players exited the market: the Plymouth Barracuda (from 1964), Dodge Challenger (from 1970), and the AMC Javelin (from 1968)…. more»

Restore or Preserve: 1967 Ford Shelby GT500

Decisions, decisions. Imagine for a moment that you found this 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 in your garage. Upon close inspection, you discover that previous owners have made changes to this classic. We’re not talking about anything insignificant, because at… more»

One-Owner Cheap Wheels: 1996 Saturn S-Series

Saturn Corporation was begun in 1985 by General Motors as a “New Kind of Car Company”. The first product arrived in 1990, the S-Series, and they were built and sold differently than those in the typical GM (or industry)… more»

“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser

Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»

Newer Engine: Snowy 1975 Dodge Charger SE

The fourth generation of the Dodge Charger (1975 to 1978) was nothing like the muscle car version of the late 1960s that you could order. It was a full-blown luxury boat and shared its body with the new Chrysler… more»

Space Magician! 1997 Toyota Corolla Spacio

The 1997 to 2001 Toyota Corolla Spacio was a “JDM” – Japanese Domestic Market vehicle. It was intended to be sold only on its home market, though this time-capsule example managed to escape to the U.S. Located with a… more»

Pristine Pastel Yellow: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati

Recently, a friend of mine purchased a car very similar to this Chrysler TC by Maserati, right down to the primrose yellow paint job. For all the bad jokes and teeth gnashing about the failure that was the TC,… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer

If you were born after a certain point in history, you might have formed an impression of the Chevrolet Blazer based on the current offering at your local dealer. A bland, overpriced crossover vehicle with no real off-road chops,… more»

37k Original Miles: No Reserve 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster

In 1998, Daimler-Benz and the Chrysler Corporation joined forces, a merger dubbed by CEO Jürgen E. Schrempp as a “marriage made in heaven.” However, the collaboration never fulfilled its early promise, and Daimler parted ways with Chrysler in 2007…. more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

With summer on our doorstep, the thoughts of many enthusiasts will turn to hitting the road for a spot of classic motoring fun. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t plan for the moment when winter once again shows… more»

Air-Cooled Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair

The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car and sold 1.8 million copies over a 10-year span (1960 to 1969). And that despite a controversy with safety advocate Ralph Nader that led to declining demand after 1965. One of the… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Subaru XT

Subaru has a history of developing cars in Japan for the global market. However, the XT broke that mold, with the North American market the primary focus. With an emphasis on advanced aerodynamics, the XT was anything but a… more»

Rare 4-Speed Wagon: 1977 Plymouth Volare

Earlier this week, I was looking at an article about which automobiles are still available with a manual transmission in 2026, and sadly, it didn’t take very long to read from start to finish.  Shifting your own gears used… more»