The roots of Armstrong Siddeley stretch back to 1902. A montage of shifting personalities, shifting product mandates (cars and aeroplanes), reorganized corporations, and finally, absorption by Rolls-Royce in 1966 punctuate the company’s timeline. But the cars carried John Siddeley’s… more»
Driver Quality Cars
No Reserve Woody Wagon: 1987 Pontiac Safari
Anytime an auto is given a proper name, it’s a good indicator that the owner feels a very special bond, with this being more like part of the family instead of just another car. With that being said, meet… more»
Rare MTech 2 Convertible: 1992 BMW 325ic
Sometimes, you have to be a nerd with a passion for a certain model to understand why it would draw a higher sale price. The BMW E30 3-Series convertible is not a particularly notable car on its own, as… more»
1 of 34 5-Speeds: 1984 Jaguar XJS
There are some car enthusiasts who will only buy a car if it has three pedals, and I used to be part of this contingent. Over the years, however, I have softened on this a bit, learning to love… more»
18k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
Finding a well-preserved classic with an extraordinarily low odometer reading that is also affordable is challenging, but this 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS proves that it isn’t impossible. It has a genuine 18,000 miles showing on its odometer and… more»
Cheap Driver: 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
Affordability is often a key consideration for an enthusiast seeking a first project candidate. The thought of investing a large sum for a classic requiring work can be daunting, which is where cars like this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
Old School Cool: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
The original Hot Rods were born out of a need to utilize bodies and mechanical components that were readily available and either cheap or free. People typically built them without much cash, and innovative thinking was common. They are… more»
Fancy Estate Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its subcompact Vega between 1971 and 1977. And yet you see so few of them on the road today because of some infamous quality control issues. But if you were to… more»
Running Fishbowl Project: 1977 AMC Pacer
American Motors was the little company that wasn’t afraid to try something different to succeed. One such initiative was the 1975 to 1980 Pacer compact, which was somewhat round in appearance, resembling a “jellybean”. The car’s big claim to… more»
American Classic Stash: Two Dodges and Three GMs
What does a 1947 Dodge D150 truck, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1967 Dodge Charger have in common? Not much other than they are all located in Albuquerque, New Mexico…. more»
Four Door Sports Car: 1998 BMW M3
There are some cars that will forever be a smart buy owing to a blend of features, rarity, and fun-to-drive characteristics. In my opinion, having driven one of these cars for several years, the E36 M3 should be high… more»
As Good As It Gets! 1947 Oldsmobile Dynamic 76
Many postwar (’46-’48) domestic cars were really carry-overs from the pre-war era. Oldsmobile’s big metamorphosis occurred in ’49 with modern (read: less frumpy) designs and an all-new overhead valve V8 engine. In ’47, however, we still had yesteryear designs… more»
Upgraded Performance: 1979 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon
The 1979 Dodge Aspen wagon could be had with 3 different size engines, such as the old-faithful Slant Six, or a pair of V8s were also available, including the 318 or 360 varieties. Although this one was born with… more»
Rare Drop-Top: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible Pickup
Vehicle manufacturers will often seek what some may consider the unfair edge, producing a model that stands out from the crowd. Dodge chose that path in 1989, introducing a Convertible version of its Dakota Pickup. Our feature classic emerged… more»
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Nova With 47k Original Miles
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1972 Chevrolet Nova, as we previously featured it in an auction in August 2023. The seller didn’t taste success on that occasion but has decided to try a different approach to find it… more»
















