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Garage Kept: 1972 Ford F100 Ranger Pickup

I just had to write about this particular pickup because (a) I’m more of a Ford guy, (b) I love good old (simple) pickup trucks, and (c) my high school’s colors were orange and white. Here’s a nice looking… more»

Engine-Out Service Done: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

The Lotus Esprit is the Europa all grown up. The car was conceived in 1971 when Giorgetto Giugiaro and Colin Chapman met to discuss two new projects – one to replace the Elan and one to replace the Europa…. more»

The Big Banana! Wide Body Chevrolet Corvette

The ’70s! That about sums up the visuals on this custom, wide-body Corvette convertible. It’s said to be a 1968 model, but if that’s the case, it has been altered to not only resemble a mid-’70s version, but it… more»

Numbers-Matching R-Code! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet

To find a genuine R-Code Mustang is a delight in itself, but when the car has never been apart plus still has the original engine under the hood you know there’s something really special going on there!  That’s the… more»

Clipper Blue Survivor: 1949 MG TC

Sometimes, all it takes is a rare paint code to get you excited about a car you never cared about. While I understood the significance of the MG TC as it relates to its place in the world of… more»

Rally Experience : 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina 2.0

If you have never driven an Alfa Romeo, you owe it to yourself to find the nearest available example and beg for five minutes behind the wheel. Alfa is an example of 2+2=5. The slightly notchy gearchange and balky… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup

It is a harsh reality that most classic Pickups spent their lives as workhorses. They justified their existence by carting loads that left their share of scars and bruises. Occasionally, an exception to that rule appears, which seems to… more»

15k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Cars like this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe invariably divide opinions. It features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and its presentation is hard to fault. However, its paint shade may not be original, and the recent significant mechanical upgrades… more»

Genuine Prototype Mustang That Was Henry Ford II’s Daily Driver!

Many readers will have heard of Tom Cotter, often referred to as The Barn Find Hunter. Tom spends his time scouring the country for rare and collectible cars squirreled away in barns and sheds. The latest episode of his… more»

Awesome Engine Upgrade: 1951 MG TD

This 1951 MG TD is a classic with enough positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It presents beautifully, is as solid as the day it was built, and has belonged to the same person… more»

45k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Tidy survivors always generate interest in the classic community and can provide insight into the thinking of the original owner. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. It has a fascinating selection of options and a genuine… more»

Driver Quality: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

It’s refreshing to find an old, collectible car that’s not a 100-point, concurs restoration, or a mismatched collection of rusting parts that parades around as an intact classic. Take this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette for example. Owned by the same… more»

34k Miles! 1980 Ford Thunderbird

1980 saw the beginning of the eighth generation of the Ford Thunderbird, with some big changes introduced that resulted in a smaller car, not an unusual move at the time when automakers were focusing on fuel economy and meeting… more»

Solid California Find: 1967 Volvo 122S

Attention vintage Volvo shoppers! Great deal on aisle three! It’s a car I know well, the 1967 Volvo 122S in two-door form, with 83,000 miles, the twin-SU B18 motor and a four-speed manual. It’s here on Craigslist in the… more»

Ford Never Made One: 1924 Ford Model T Speedster

While Ford made at least a couple dozen body styles for the Model T over its long production history, a speedster was not one of them. But with fifteen million sold, eventually, people began to use the T as… more»

One Year Diesel: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL

Here’s a mild rarity among the legion of diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz models: a one-year-only 1987 300SDL, which combined a long, comfortable wheelbase with a decently powerful 3.0 inline-six turbodiesel. This model made a respectable 201 lb-ft of torque, which helped… more»