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89k Original Miles: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express

Today, it seems incredible to think that America’s fastest production passenger vehicle from the late 1970s was a truck. When Dodge released the Li’l Red Express in 1978, it broke new ground in the Pickup market. It proved so… more»

Coventry Classic: 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS

Giovanni Michelotti founded his own design firm at age 28; he had been working since age 16. He crafted Ferraris, Alfas, BMWs, Maseratis … he worked for OSCA, Fiat, Volvo, Alpine … and he had a strong affiliation with… more»

Tasteful Upgrades: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

One drawback of modifying a desirable classic is that the changes can often deter purists who may have been drawn to the vehicle in unmolested form when it hits the market. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is a case in… more»

Warm 350/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

This 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is more than just a pretty face. It is rock-solid, while its paint shade gives it a striking sense of presence. However, the warmed V8 under the hood should deliver the performance buyers expected… more»

1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel

Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»

Stored 41 Years! 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The most popular Dodge Charger in terms of sales was not from the 1968-70 era as many enthusiasts might think. It was in 1973 when the Charger was in the third year of a dramatic restyle. Perhaps that was… more»

Update: One Owner 55k-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

UPDATE –  This nice looking, very clean ’77 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a driver-quality survivor that’s only had one owner and has been driven a scant 55,000 miles the past 49 years. I’ve driven these second generation ’73 –… more»

Six Cylinder Swap: 1974 Porsche 914

The Porsche 914/6 is one of the company’s most intriguing creations, a vehicle that seemingly shouldn’t exist and that no one was necessarily asking for. However, like all things made by Porsche that are limited in production and offer… more»

Long-Term Owners: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

Dang, I was just in Goldendale, Washington; this guy apparently hadn’t decided to sell his Formula S yet. But here it is on craigslist, Plymouth’s high-performance package wrapped in the early body style, showing off that impressive rear glass…. more»

50 MPG! 1982 Chevrolet Diesel Chevette

Sort of like Rodney Dangerfield, Chevrolet’s Chevette (’76-’87) gets no respect. And even less has been bestowed upon the diesel-powered version, such as today’s feature, courtesy of Curvette, a 1982 oil burner edition. Having suffered through three years of… more»

Original Paint? 1955 Buick Super Riviera

Looking like it popped off the pages of a 1950s Raymond Chandler detective novel, this Buick is right at home in sunny Southern California. All that sun has baked the some of the paint, which is advertised as being… more»

Sold by Buick! 1973 Opel Manta Rallye Project

The Opel Manta was a sporty coupe produced in Europe and sold through Buick dealers from 1970 to 1975. While the company built half a million copies overall, the number that hit U.S. shores was only a small portion… more»

Stretched and Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Limousine

When the fifth generation of the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1961 model, the restyled body was already quite large, measuring in at just a hair under 18 feet in length.  However, that wasn’t long enough to meet… more»

1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427

The Chevy Impala Super Sport was in its seventh season in 1967. Launched as a powerhouse in 1961, it became a styling package that could be ordered with muscle in 1962. The SS 427 debuted in 1966 and appealed… more»

Italian Jaguar Replica: 1969 Intermeccanica Squire SS-100

The Jaguar SS100 could be considered the mother of all sports cars. Crafted by tiny Swallow Coachbuilding in the mid-1930s, the two-seater was powered by a 2.5-liter OHV engine, making it a worthy race and rally competitor. But this… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Some classics are so stunning that it seems impossible to identify their greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior and the potent V8 under the hood,… more»

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