The Road Runner debuted to a lot of fanfare for 1968. After all, it was a fun car patterned after a popular and fast cartoon character with a horn that went “beep beep” (or was that “meep meep”) when… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Supercharged! 1952 MG TD
This cute 1952 MG is said to be a one-family California car! It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $11,100. Still located in the California town of Burlingame, I bet this car is a… more»
Classified Find: 1963 Willys Jeep CJ-5
This 1963 Willys CJ-5 is a tidy survivor that is a practical off-roader. Unlike the modern creampuffs that you will find in today’s showrooms, this is a vehicle that won’t cause its owner too much grief if a bit… more»
We Bought A 1961 Triumph TR4!
For those of you that have been with us for a while, you might know that we have a soft spot for British Roadsters. We’ve owned more than a few, but we decided to give German sports cars a… more»
Driver’s Ed Car: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
Back in high school, did you take driver’s education classes prior to getting your regular permit? I took it over the summer of 1970 before starting 10th grade and, having my learner’s permit, it was a blast. But those… more»
1 of 1 Silver with Red Wing! 1969 Dodge Daytona
Happy people smiling with their prized automobile; what could make a better advertisement for the enthusiast hobby? Surprisingly, few people know that the year-appropriate gift for a 37th anniversary is “Rare Muscle Car.” Bob and Sharon, pictured above, celebrated… more»
Gray Market 2+2: 1979 Ferrari 400GT
Despite looking similar to the later 400i, this is actually a gray market 1979 Ferrari 400 GT, equipped with a V12 and five-speed manual transmission. It’s a classic 2+2 design in the Ferrari tradition, designed for gobbling up long… more»
Rare Colors : 1985.5 Porsche 944
There are plenty of sports cars that seemingly were meant to wear one shade of paint, leaving all other colors out in the cold. Of course, this isn’t true – certain cars look good no matter the first owner’s… more»
First Left Coast Build? 1968 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was introduced by Dodge in 1968 as the corporate cousin to the Plymouth Road Runner. Over the car’s four-year run, the Super Bee would not enjoy quite the sales success of the Road Runner, perhaps because… more»
Killer Patina? 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon
I went back on my word! I wasn’t going to use the “P” word in a title. I couldn’t help myself when I saw the seller’s description of his 1976 Ford Pinto “Squire” wagon. It just got away from… more»
Tired But Worthy: 1988 BMW M3
The E30 BMW M3 needs no introduction: it has arrived as a collector car, and that isn’t going to change. It’s joined the ranks of the air-cooled 911, the Mustang Cobra, and other limited production performance models. Ironically, it… more»
Needs Finishing: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Tackling the restoration of a classic car can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true if every aspect of that vehicle is going to require work. That’s where cars like this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible can fit… more»
572 Original Miles! 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS/Z28 30th Anniversary
With 1997 marking the 30th Anniversary of the Camaro, Chevrolet chose to celebrate this milestone by releasing a special edition, which is their usual practice on such occasions. This is one of those cars, and it is probably as… more»
8-Seater Classic: 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Tackling a family restoration project can be a rewarding experience, regardless of whether you breathe new life into an old house or a classic car. This 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser offers just such an opportunity, and the result will… more»
Jet Powered 2000 Volkswagen Beetle!
And now for something from the “When enough is just right, too much is perfect” department. Back in the ’60s and early ’70s, Chevrolet used the moniker “Turbo-Jet” to refer to their big-block Mark IV engines. Forget about catchy… more»
Only One in US? 1972 Ford Taunus TC
While most car guys recognize the Cortina name, the Taunus moniker is less familiar. The Taunus TC (Taunus Cortina) was a family of cars built by Ford of Germany from 1970-82 and was based on the same platform and… more»
















