It is often said that they don’t make ’em like they used to. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. You could walk into a showroom today and slap down the cash on a… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Dearborn’s First SUV: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport
Launched in 1966, the Bronco would be the first of several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) offered by Ford. While most think of the big family SUVs like the Expedition and Excursion, the earlier Broncos were intended to compete with… more»
14k-Mile Survivor! 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The fourth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was truly one of America’s sweethearts, with the personal luxury car managing to sell over 288,000 units during its final year of production in 1977. But when the fifth generation was introduced in ’78,… more»
Driving Project: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Some enthusiasts find a roadworthy project candidate irresistible. It allows them time to enjoy their new purchase while prioritizing the tasks required to regain the car’s former glory. That is the chance awaiting the new owner of this 1972… more»
Long-Term Owner: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
When a vehicle manufacturer finds itself on the financial ropes, the sensible approach is to develop a volume-selling model to help it trade its way out of trouble. Studebaker chose a different route, introducing the Avanti in 1962 as… more»
1950 Chrysler Windsor With “Presto-Matic”
THIS is a Chrysler! I have opined before about the events that have reduced this iconic brand, and corporate namesake, to a minivan and an eighteen-year-old four-door sedan several times before. Yes, it’s a bit of a rant, but… more»
351 Cleveland! 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
The Ranchero, the El Camino, Dodge’s Rampage, Subaru’s Brat – these “coupes with truck beds” defy easy description. But the genesis of the genre lay in the recession of the late 1950s: buyers couldn’t afford two vehicles to haul… more»
Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
Droptop Tribute! 1970 Plymouth Superbird Convertible
My near obsession with wing cars began back in 1970 when I was only 5 or 6 years old and saw a Superbird parked in the lot at Harding Mall, a long-gone shopping center in Nashville close to where… more»
Original Paint Driver: 1986 Jeep CJ7 Renegade
Is there a way a Jeep is supposed to “look?” Whatever vibe a vintage CJ is supposed to strike, this 1986 Renegade appears to have it in spades. The Wrangler was never meant to be a “pretty” vehicle but… more»
Original 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Many Bow-Tie enthusiasts will find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It is the last of the desirable chrome-bumper models, it sports a relatively rare and stunning paint shade, and its engine bay houses a big-block backed by a four-speed… more»
Still In The Family: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Often sellers will try to make a big deal about a one-family-owned car when, in reality, only some twisted variation on “Ancestry” would prove that to be true. Today’s subject car, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible, however, is legitimate… more»
One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»
Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
Driving Project: 1970 Dodge Charger
Finding a project candidate that provides immediate classic motoring pleasure can be challenging, but that is what this 1970 Dodge Charger offers. It runs and drives perfectly, and it seems a new owner with reasonable welding skills might be… more»
















