At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»
Driver Quality Cars
Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»
Detailed Restoration to NCRS Standards: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Restored is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the collector car community, but the definition of the word varies depending on who you ask. Some think new paint and interior means restored, while others think it… more»
Warm 350: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
We can wander through life accepting everything that is average, from clothes to food and cars, or we can strive for the extraordinary. After all, someone once said that you will never rise above the trees unless you aim… more»
340 Six-Pack: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The seller admits that this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible was nothing special or extraordinary when it was new. However, a rotisserie rebuild has left it presenting superbly. That is the tip of the iceberg because its engine bay houses… more»
Way Out Interior! 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was a fixture in Pontiac’s entourage from 1962 until 2008. The biggest change in design may have come in 1978 when General Motors downsized all its mid-sized automobiles, which included the Grand Prix. They were smaller… more»
Small-Block Chev Conversion: 1978 Jeep J10 Pickup
Chevrolet’s small-block V8 is a favorite candidate for transplant into all manner of classics. It is cheap and plentiful, and parts for many conversions are available off the shelf. However, this is the first time I have seen one… more»
R1 Project Car: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
There’s something about the original Avantis that the later cars just can’t capture. The style is ever so slightly more refined; graceful; delicate – really, insert your favorite adjective here. It’s a polarizing design for sure, and many enthusiasts… more»
No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup
Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, and this 1978 Ford F250 4×4 Pickup is no exception. It presents exceptionally well, supporting the seller’s claim that it turns heads wherever it goes. It would take little money… more»
63k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
Sometimes, the best word to describe a classic is “honest.” That term seems to encapsulate this 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne. The seller doesn’t attempt to paint it as something it isn’t. They admit it isn’t perfect, but it is… more»
Already Restored: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag is becoming “discovered” as well as it ought – it’s slightly rare, stylish, and offers a V8, uncommon among less expensive British cars. While the Stag sold very poorly thanks to reliability problems, modern methods of… more»
Only 16k Miles! 1971 Plymouth GTX 440 V8
In 1971, Plymouth offered you two choices of mid-size muscle cars. For the more budget-minded, there was the Road Runner, and for those with a large pocketbook, the GTX was the one to buy. Besides a higher level of… more»
Family Owned for 61 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Here’s an interesting one that I’d like to know more about. This iconic, highly-collectible ’57 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has been in solitary confinement for at least eight years in a car trailer. It’s been owned by a… more»
Baby Blue: 1979 International Harvester Scout
This 1979 International Harvester Scout II looks to be a solid driver. Many times we see Scouts with worse lower panel rust than this one. Overall, this Scout II looks to be in pretty good condition. It is listed… more»
From the Farm: 1955 Ford F-100 Panel Truck
I am going to write this whole article without mentioning the “P” word, though that descriptor is certainly applicable in this case. Listed here on eBay is a 1955 Ford F-100 panel truck, looking for a starting bid of… more»
Refresh or Refurbish: 1936 Ford Pickup Hot Rod
In the yin and yang of the automotive world, the salad days of old car restoration of the sixties through the eighties were met with an equal and opposing force in the form of hot rodding. Thousands of old… more»
















