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Insurance Buster: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

Though Oldsmobile had the 442 to compete in the mid-size muscle car arena of the late 1960s, they added one more product to the mix in 1970. It was the Rallye 350, using a smaller engine than the other… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1968 Ford Bronco

One of the challenges of the automotive world is determining which currently cheap and cheerful vehicles are likely to become future classics worthy of investment. Get the call right, and a pot of gold awaits the bold risk-takers. Get… more»

1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 25k Original Miles!

Some classics seem to tick all the right boxes for enthusiasts and potential buyers, which appears true with this 1989 Camaro IROC-Z. It possesses the most desirable drivetrain combination offered by Chevrolet that year, and it has clocked a… more»

Rare Welsh Classic: 1971 Gilbern Invader Mk II

When contemplating the centers of European sports car production during the 1960s and 1970s, Wales is not a country that springs instantly to mind. However, it was once home to a giant killer that produced some of that genre’s… more»

440 V8 4-Speed! 1965 Plymouth Fury III

In 1965, the Fury was a full-size automobile again after the downsizing debacle of 1962 when Chrysler thought Chevy was going to put its big cars on a diet. Four models were offered, based on the level of trim:… more»

Rear-Wheel Drive: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

By 1987, a decade had passed and the platform for the then down-sized full-size Chevrolets was still in use. The Impala name had been replaced by a variety of iterations of the Caprice, with the Caprice Classic being the… more»

Rare 4-Seater: 1980 Morgan 4/4 1600

When it comes to classic British roadsters, the Morgan 4/4 is as ubiquitous to open-top car culture as chrome bumpers and wire wheels. To call it timeless is a bit of an understatement, as the core design has endured… more»

360 V8! First Year 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

Last week I opined about the definition of a “pony car”. Traditionally, and I didn’t think it up – I just echo the established definition that I have seen so many times before, it’s a long hood, short deck,… more»

Tidy Tudor! 1938 Ford Standard V8

One of the most iconic faces of ’30s and ’40s, this 1938 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan makes a sporty entrance, especially in this lovely medium blue. This specimen in Mandan, North Dakota runs “like a dream,” according to the… more»

It’s Super! 1954 Buick Riviera Hardtop

What a difference only three years make! Last week I covered this 1957 Buick Century and today it’s a 1954 Buick Super “Riviera”. This Super, like the ’57 Century, is in magnificent condition, and the Willow Green finish just… more»

Five Decades of Ownership: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America

Lancia introduced its Aurelia series in 1950, beginning with the B10 saloon. In 1951, the company created the grand touring niche when it launched a beautiful, V6-powered 2+2 coupe, called the B20. The car burnished the reputations of chief… more»

Bodacious Beauty! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

If you wanted to cruise around in style and luxury in 1960 – and had the budget for it – the Pontiac Bonneville convertible was one of your top options. These cars were in their second year with the… more»

Folding Beds and Racing Glory: 1951 Nash Ambassador

Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles.  Many of these were from so-called independent makes.  Independent means not one of the “Big Three.”  One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»

So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way.  The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»

Space Age Look! 1960 Chevrolet Impala

In an almost unheard-of move, Chevrolet (and the rest of GM) redesigned their cars for the second time in two years in 1959. Chrysler had changed up the styling game in 1957 with the “Forward Look” and suddenly Chevy’s… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and mixed up the model lineup a bit. Whereas the Bel Air had been the top dog in 1957, the Bel Air Impala took on that role in ’58 and the Impala itself… more»

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