Once again, the Hot Rod Power Tour is close at hand. If you are like me, you always promise that you will attend only to perennially let lack of proper planning and the financially destructive tag team of food… more»
Driver Quality Cars
1-of-1? No Reserve 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Claiming that your car is a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is a bold move. With a steady stream of classics emerging from barns and sheds, there is a risk that an identical car might pop out of the woodwork. However,… more»
350 Miles A Year: 1977 Pontiac Catalina
Most of the 47,000 Pontiac Catalina 4-door sedans built in 1977 have long ago ended up in a junkyard or the crusher because they were all used up. But not this one. It’s well-preserved, has recently been serviced, and… more»
Yellow Bird Limited Edition: 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To help make the Firebird “pony car” more appealing to a wider range of buyers, Pontiac launched the “Color Series” in 1977. Between then and 1980, there would be three iterations based on color and trim – Sky Bird… more»
Riviera with Turbo Six Power: 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type
In the early eighties, if you wanted a personal luxury car, your local Buick dealer was the place to go. While the brand offered a few different coupes that could be outfitted for style and luxury, the top-of-the-line car… more»
84k Original Miles: 1992 GMC Typhoon
When the subject turns to high-performance models, SUVs don’t typically sit at the top of most people’s list. However, growing sales volumes made it inevitable that manufacturers would seek a slice of the muscle market. This 1992 GMC Typhoon… more»
Dry Climate Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
It is common for vehicle manufacturers to collaborate with third-party companies to produce limited-edition vehicles. Chevrolet walked that path to inject excitement into its Vega range, enlisting the help of an engineering firm with Formula One credentials to create… more»
Big-Block Shop Truck: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Classic Pickups aren’t just extremely practical; they can also be enormously entertaining if an owner selects an appropriate engine to slot under the hood. Such is the case with this 1972 Chevrolet C10. Its presentation and interior will turn… more»
Nailhead V8 Survivor: 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
If you were looking to combine performance and creature comforts in a muscle car in the 1960s, the Buick Gran Sport was a good choice. Since Cadillac didn’t sell those kinds of automobiles, the Buick was the next best… more»
AHB-Code Police Package: 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury
While the Plymouth Gran Fury made a fine family sedan during the mid-eighties, it was also a popular choice for law-enforcement agencies, with this 1984 model spending its formative years as part of the Idaho Highway Patrol fleet. However,… more»
Desert Find Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
There are some rigs you don’t mind seeing done up to look their Sunday best, and I’d wager the Chevrolet K5 Blazer is one of them. Thankfully, generous production numbers mean that you can always find one that’s a… more»
Blu Scuro Droptop: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
It’s easy to forget just how significant the Ferrari 348 Spider was for the company and enthusiasts at large. The arrival of a two-seater, mid-engined roadster from Ferrari hadn’t happened since the 365 Daytona Spider, and when you put… more»
Estate Sale: 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster
The MGA delivers a high “smiles to miles” quotient, with its graceful shape, reasonable price, and simple mechanicals. The design of the car far preceded its production. It was first unveiled in 1951 as a race car built on… more»
Rebuilt 289: 1966 Ford Mustang GT K-Code
When a buyer ordered a new 1966 Mustang, the gun engine was undoubtedly the K-Code version of the sweet 289ci V8. It provided excellent performance and produced a car that could hold its own in elite company when teamed… more»
















