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Last of the Breed: 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was ordered with the Special Edition option. Some people call it the Smokey and the Bandit package but most Pontiac enthusiast call it a Y84 which is reference to the option code on the… more»

Pro Street Swede: Supercharged V8 1986 Saab 900

As I have shared on occasion, I purchased a rare 1991 Saab 900 Turbo SE convertible wearing Monte Carlo Yellow paint last year. It’s still being worked on and has plenty of cosmetic needs to sort out, but it… more»

Camper Companion: 1987 Suzuki Samurai

The Samurai was the first 4-wheel-drive vehicle that Suzuki sold in the U.S. In Japan it was known as the Jimny and the company began exporting them to America in 1986, badged as the Samurai. They were cool little… more»

Chevy V8-Powered? 1974 Porsche 911

Over the years there has been a continual debate of Corvette vs. Porsche. While not similar in architecture, there has been a linkage in concept with both manufacturers pursuing different paths over the years to achieve their desired outcome…. more»

Family Wagon: 1988 Dodge Ram B250 Conversion Van

This 1988 Dodge B250 conversion van is an aftermarket creation at the hands of Compact Equipment Co. of California, according to the seller. It’s amazing how many of these companies existed at one time, with the sole purpose of… more»

Drive or Restore? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible appears to be a nice driver-quality car. It can be driven and enjoyed as-is or it could be restored to perfection. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid just… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

If you ventured outside the United States and talked to even the most casual enthusiasts, there are two silhouettes that they would recognize immediately if you showed them a picture. One would be the 1st Generation Mustang, while the… more»

Original K-Code: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

Ford’s 1st Generation Mustang could be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This 1965 GT Fastback is a perfect example of this because while it has a tidy but unassuming appearance, the K-Code V8 under the hood would make it… more»

LS Swap: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Of all the Tri Five Chevies from 1955-57, none are probably more sought after today than the Nomad. Equipped with upscale trim, the original Nomad was a 2-door sport wagon that Chevy marketed as a “halo” model. The nameplate… more»

Compact Fun: 1991 Honda Beat

The Honda Beat is considered a kei car in Japan, which would be the equivalent of a microcar in the U.S. They were the smallest, highway-legal passenger cars built in the Land of the Rising Sun. The Beat, produced… more»

30th Anniversary: 1979 Triumph TR7

Advertised as “the shape of things to come”, the Triumph TR7 is noted for its wedge-shape appearance and followed the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional British roadsters. It was introduced to the U.S. market… more»

1-Of-2: 1979 Pontiac Macho T/A

Various individuals and companies have formed an alliance with a vehicle manufacturer to produce some successful classic cars throughout automotive history. However, far fewer companies undertake the exercise independently and manage to produce something memorable and desirable. One such… more»

Signature Edition: 1976 Porsche 911

These days, the world of 911 ownership is a tricky one: if it’s a tired example or one of the less desirable models, restomodding isn’t out of the question. But given how valuable seemingly every model has become, it’s… more»

52k Original Miles: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle is a black plate survivor that is in exceptional condition for its age. It is an unmolested classic with 52,000 genuine miles showing on its odometer, and it is ready to be enjoyed by a… more»

400 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Oldsmobile joined the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (later abbreviated to 442). While there are other theories, the 4-4-2 name is said to have been derived from the car’s 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and… more»

Forced Induction: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

The 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 was gone but the engineers at PMD were still trying to produce excitement. In the last two years of production for the second generation Trans Am, Pontiac offered a turbocharged V8 based on… more»

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