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Road Trip or Restore It? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Say you woke up tomorrow with an original, but somewhat rough, 1962 Corvette in your garage.  It runs and it is presentable, but definitely could use some refurbishment.  What would you do with it?  That is the question for… more»

Exceedingly Fast and Rare: 1968 Excalibur SS Roadster

In the heady days of the mid-1960s, the automotive market was filling up with all manner of unique vehicles.  One of the most interesting was a V-8-powered roadster created by famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens.  While later versions of… more»

No Reserve: 2001 Dodge Viper RT/10

Some classic cars are subtle and restrained, while others have no idea what either of those words means. The Dodge Viper fits neatly into the second category as a brash sports car providing stunning performance. This 2001 Viper RT/10… more»

First Year Nailhead: 1953 Buick Super Convertible

With the days getting warmer and the sun remaining in the sky for longer, the thought of spending leisure time on the road behind the wheel of a classic car is tempting. It becomes almost irresistible if the vehicle… more»

1 of 35 Hemi Orange: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340

The Challenger was Dodge’s entry into the previously lucrative “pony car” market. But they were the last manufacturer to get there (in 1970) and demand for muscle cars (and related) began to drop just about the time the Challenger… more»

Survivor Quality Pony? 1966 Ford Mustang

If you worked on the assembly line at Ford in 1966, you probably clocked a lot of overtime. That’s when they built more than 607,000 copies of the new Mustang “pony car” (which would be its best sales year… more»

Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Update 04/04/2024: Listing a classic car for sale is fraught with danger, and it is frustrating when a seemingly successful sale falls at the final hurdle courtesy of a non-paying bidder. That appears to have been the fate of… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

It is a question that has long attracted different opinions among car enthusiasts. When a rock-solid classic appears to carry the survivor badge proudly, is preservation or restoration the most appropriate approach? Both sides can provide convincing arguments, which… more»

Simply Stunning: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

There are many reasons why a classic can garner attention, from inherent desirability to jaw-dropping presentation. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe may not be a Z28, but it is a car that appears to need nothing. Its panels… more»

72k Original Miles: 1970 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Jaguar introduced its iconic E-Type as an affordable alternative to European high-performance exotics. History shows that the E-Type has become less affordable with each passing year, with spotless examples typically beyond the reach of mere mortals. This 1970 2+2… more»

28k Original Miles: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

I am always irresistibly drawn to original, unmolested classics, especially if the car has a known ownership history. This 1974 Cadillac Eldorado features those traits, and the icing on the cake is its odometer reading of 28,000 original miles…. more»

1 of Just 44: 1993 Panoz Roadster

Panoz Auto Development Co. is a Georgia-based producer of luxury sports cars. In business since 1989, one of their products was the Panoz Roadster of which 44 were built between 1992 and 1995. Relying on Ford Mustang hardware, the… more»

Terrific Tudor Sedan: 1957 Ford Custom 300

Last week I covered this 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 and opined how I thought this model year didn’t get the coverage it deserves. So, with that thought, today, I’m going to back it up a year and cover a… more»

Patriotic Performer: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX

American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. But they went one step further, also offering a GT-style coupe called the AMX which was a 2-seat Javelin with a shorter wheelbase. AMX sales weren’t… more»

Post-War Civilian Jeep: 1947 Willys CJ-2A

At the close of World War II, Willys-Overland introduced a civilian version of the military Jeep they had built a countless number of in the 1940s. Dubbed the CJ-2A, it differed from the Armed Forces version only slightly, with… more»

Nice Looking Project: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

On nine occasions between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for special editions of the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. The last iterations came in 1983-84 and are noted for their (somewhat) gimmicky Lighting Rods Shifters. This ‘84… more»