From 1959 to 1974, the Ford Galaxie 500 did battle with the Chevrolet Impala. In 1961, the Galaxie was a step up from the Fairlane, which would become a mid-size car in 1962. The styling was revised in ‘61… more»
Driver Quality Cars
No Reserve: 1965 Dodge Polara Convertible
Pity the poor consumer who had to choose a car to buy in 1965; with so many choices from so many brands, it’s a wonder that anybody bought anything! The Chrysler camp offered refreshed intermediates such as the Coronet… more»
Family-Style Muscle Car: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Remember the old sales slogan, “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile”? Cars like this might have inspired those words if such a configuration was available in 1967. This Cutlass 4-door sedan probably left the factory with a 330 cubic inch V8… more»
Four-Seat Exotic! 1980 Maserati Kyalami
Sometimes you want to share your amazing Italian driving machine with more than one person, and while not exactly a family car, this Maserati features room for four. In true Grand Touring fashion, this 1980 Maserati Kyalami in Atlanta… more»
46k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
There is something undeniably attractive about a potential project candidate that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. Such is the case with this 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye. It is a solid classic with a freshly rebuilt engine and a… more»
Fully Loaded Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Many enthusiasts prefer genuine survivors to pristine classics because they offer a more relaxed ownership experience. The occasional chip or mark won’t cause the same concern that it might if it were to mar perfection, making this 1980 Chevrolet… more»
One Year Only Color: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
There was once a time when a four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive architecture weren’t the recipe for high performance. However, cars like this 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T proved what was possible when a manufacturer added a turbocharger to… more»
Rat Rod Wagon? 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Safari
From 1955 to 1957, the Safari was Pontiac’s equivalent to Chevy’s Nomad, a “sport wagon”. That concept didn’t go over from a sales perspective. So, when that body style was dropped, the Safari was added as a tagline to… more»
Muscle Pickup: 2004 Ford F150 SVT Lightning
Ford formed its Special Vehicle Team, better known as SVT, in 1991. Its mission was to inject excitement into the company’s model range by producing limited edition high-performance variants of Ford’s production models. The Mustang was an obvious candidate… more»
Older Restoration Done Right: 1936 Ford Roadster
Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
Drive While Fixing: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport may be a nameplate only remembered by Pontiac gurus. It was a sub-model offered by Pontiac in 1970 and 1971. It might be considered a bridge between the ordinary LeMans and the GTO muscle car. Bucket… more»
No Rust Ever: 1962 Cadillac Sixty-Two Convertible
There’s an excellent car museum located in my home state of Michigan, the Gilmore Car Museum. On its grounds is a replica Cadillac dealership filled to capacity with Cadillacs and LaSalles spanning decades, and one of those cars is… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Update: This car has resurfaced on eBay after it didn’t meet reserve. It’s currently bid to $22,600. Experience tells me that this car may well sell off the venue to someone who is interested but perhaps never bids. It’s… more»
Red, White & Blue: 1970 AMC AMX 343 V8
American Motors was always known for stretching a dollar (or in the case of the AMX, shrinking it). When the Javelin pony car was introduced in 1968, AMC took 12 inches out of the wheelbase and created a 2-seat… more»
1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso
The world first saw the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso at the 1962 Paris Auto Show, a glamourous debut for the Lusso (luxury) grand touring coupe. This 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso delighted American owners until crossing the… more»
BF Auction: 1958 Dodge Royal Regal Lancer
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of the car on the street! If you are a fan of fins, this Dodge Custom Royal Regal Lancer is the find for you! The Regal Lancer was Dodge’s top-of-the-line trim… more»