In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a really big car to impress your friends, the Pontiac Bonneville had to be on your shortlist. With a 124-inch wheelbase, it was on par with its GM cousins, the Buick… more»
Driver Quality Cars
1957 Ford F-350 NAPCO 4×4 Conversion
Today, four-wheel-drive is synonymous with the pickup truck, but it hasn’t always been so. Ford Motor Company didn’t offer a factory four-wheel-drive system on its F-Series line until 1959, two years after our featured truck was built. In the meantime, companies… more»
Drive it Home: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop
Some people have a natural aversion to the cold, meaning it takes something pretty special to lure them away from their warm environment. Perhaps this 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop could be the ideal bait. It is an extraordinarily… more»
Reasonably Priced 1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
By the time you read this, the auction for this Buick Roadmaster wagon will be over – but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t warrant discussion. And that’s because these B-platform behemoths were white-hot not so long ago, and it… more»
Fresh Paint: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the Thunderbird, it faced strong opposition from the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prix during the early 1960s which eroded sales. However, the introduction of a new model in… more»
Well Maintained: 1987 Fiat Panda
The Giant Panda has been identified as a vulnerable species, and there is a global move to ensure its survival. This 1987 Fiat Panda is anything but giant but has survived in remarkable condition. Part of its core strength… more»
South Bend’s Last Stand: 1964 Studebaker Commander
The handwriting was on the wall for Studebaker in late 1963 when they ceased automobile production in the U.S. (South Bend, Indiana). For the next 2 ½ years, output was focused solely on operations in Hamilton, Ontario until Studebaker… more»
24k-Mile One Owner: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
In the early 1970s, General Motors felt that more passenger protection mandates were coming due to rollovers in accidents. If that were true it could mean the end of true hardtops and convertibles. So, in 1973, they introduced the… more»
Full Size Performer? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Before the advent of intermediates and Pony cars, full-sizers were how America rolled. Hopping them up, despite their size, was part of car culture. I enjoyed these big cars years ago, and still do today – and that’s the… more»
One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
With its one-year-only front end, one-year-only convertible, and one owner history, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible in Decatur, Illinois distinguishes itself before you even twist the key. Furthermore, that twist prompts the full-sized drop-top to life and the… more»
400-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac Firebird
There are countless reasons why a classic might hit the market, but the saddest is undoubtedly when its devoted owner passes away. That is the story behind this 1974 Pontiac Firebird, a car featuring an upgraded V8 under the… more»
Owned 45 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette LT1
If spotless originality is less important to you than slipping behind the wheel of a tidy driver, this 1962 Corvette is worth a close look. It presents well but isn’t perfect. The interior is impressive, and the upgraded small-block… more»
No Wallflower: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
A wallflower is a person or object that blends seamlessly into the background in an attempt not to draw attention. It is doubtful that the term would ever describe this 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. These classics could turn heads… more»
Overhauled Engine: 1972 Cessna 414
It seems there is no other content area that has enjoyed as much growth on the likes of YouTube as there has been with private pilots and accident reporting. Perhaps it’s just my content mix, but it seems every… more»
Custom Batman-Themed Cruiser: The Bat Boat Mobile
Holy smoke! What we have before us here is a custom creation known as The Bat Boat Mobile, a Batman boat car, and while it’s a different concept from the original Batmobile, the attention-getting potential here might be similar. … more»
















