Most classic cars have a distinctive visual feature, and when we see this enormous curving rear window, there’s no doubt we’re looking at a Jensen Interceptor. However, this 1974 model is no ordinary classic. Its original owner was a… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Misunderstood Muscle: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
It is common for manufacturers to produce homologation specials of specific models to qualify for various motorsport categories. Ford was no stranger to this process, rolling out its Mustang Boss 302 for the highly-competitive Trans Am Series. The 1969… more»
Modified Running Project: 1957 Mercury Monterey
Mercury’s automobiles were all new for 1957 and – for the first time – the brand had bodies that were not shared with any Fords or Lincolns. In the process, they eliminated an entry-level model, meaning that “minimum”’ Mercurys… more»
Nicest One Left? 1980 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last U.S. manufacturer to get into the “pony car” race with the Challenger in 1970. But it wasn’t much of a race by then as the market for muscle cars had cooled, so the Challenger (and… more»
Needs Nothing: 1963 Buick LeSabre “Nailhead” V8
Between 1959 and 2005, Buick’s LeSabre would be comparable to the Impala within Chevrolet’s ranks. It was mid-level in terms of trim, below that of the Electra 225. The second generation was produced from 1961 to 1964, including the… more»
396 V8 Sleeper? 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
Named after Biscayne Bay in Florida, the Biscayne was Chevy’s entry-level full-size car from 1959 to 1975 (it was born in 1958, a notch above the one-year Delray). It was ideal for buyers who were interested in little-to-no-frills, which… more»
Split Window! 1950 Volkswagen Type I
When I was a teenager, VW Beetles were all the rage – I knew numerous people who owned them. One of my best friends had a pair of ’66s, a ’65, and a ’64 (he kept wrecking them, managing… more»
No Reserve Short Bed: 1986 GMC K1500 Sierra
This is the one! A short bed, “Square Body” Chevrolet or GMC pickup, such as this 1986 GMC K1500 Sierra, has become very collectible! And this example punches all of the right tickets. Considered a survivor, this GM gem… more»
Retractable Canopy: 1957 Ford Skyliner
The 1950s produced several automobiles that had their share of gimmicks. And perhaps the king of gadgetry was probably the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner, a Fairlane 500 with a retractable hardtop. They weren’t terribly practical because when you had the… more»
Biggest SUV Ever! 2002 Ford Excursion
The Ford Excursion was mammoth. Built from 2000 to 2005, it was the longest and heaviest mass-production SUV available, targeting buyers of the Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL. Under the skin, it essentially was a Super Duty truck with tons… more»
Fuel-Injected 327 V8: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start in 1953, but General Motors would eventually prove there was a market for a U.S.-built sports car. The first-generation ‘Vettes would wrap up in 1962, so the changes that year… more»
One of One: 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
In the mid-1950s, Maserati was immersed in its racing program, and to good effect, since it racked up many podium finishes in Formula One and FIA. But racing stretched its finances. A successful production car would ensure the company’s… more»
Look Ma, No Radiator! 1933 Franklin Airman 16-B Sedan
The Franklin automobile was a collaboration between John Wilkinson, an engineer with a passion for air-cooled engines, and Herbert Franklin, an industrialist. The cars were manufactured starting in 1902 by the Franklin Automobile Company, headquartered in Syracuse, New York…. more»
Desirable Model: 1970 Datsun 240Z Series 1
The Datsun 240Z demonstrated that the Japanese possessed the expertise to produce affordable sports cars. The early “Series 1” version, like our feature car, is the most desirable. It is an unmolested vehicle with no apparent needs beyond requiring… more»
Enzo’s Final Model: 1992 Ferrari F40
In the world of automotive design and manufacturing, the quest for perfection can be driven as much by ego as by the desire to achieve engineering excellence. Such is the case with the Ferrari F40. While its styling was… more»
















