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The Other Nomad: Pair of 1950s Pontiac Safari Wagons

The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is considered iconic in many circles. It was packaged as a 2-door Sport Wagon with its own unique body panels from the windshield back. But Pontiac had one of these wagons, too, the… more»

Obscure Norwegian EV: 2011 Think City

2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»

Zero Hour Ready: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 1013

Here in the eastern United States, we’re getting ready for a major winter storm. Or, we’re supposed to be; the forecast is rapidly evolving, as it usually does, but it will almost guarantee that our world here in the… more»

No Reserve Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Thinking back over some of the muscle cars that feature a cool fastback roofline, the 1971 through 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is one of those quintessential examples, with that SportsRoof body style looking aggressive from just about every… more»

Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville

From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»

Tri-Power Barn Find: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina

The Pontiac Bonneville began as a special edition of the Star Chief in 1957, then it became a series of its own in 1958, and finally expanded its offering to all body styles in 1959. All are riding on… more»

Fleetvan Unicorn: 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3 Project in Ohio

Oddball utility vehicles have always been part of Jeep and Willys history, but few are as uncommon—or as instantly recognizable—as the Willys Fleetvan. This 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canton, Ohio, is one of… more»

Drove Into the Garage: 1967 Porsche 912

There are days when I still am somewhat shocked I became someone who pines for old Porsches. After all, there were years when I didn’t understand the obsession so many seemed to have with these mildly reworked Volkswagens, especially… more»

Fox Body Rarity: 1986 Mercury Capri RS

When it comes to evaluating listings that come across our desk, we try to give sellers the benefit of the doubt. After all, we don’t know everything – far from it – and sellers are likely piecing information together… more»

Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Some projects require deeper commitment and greater bravery than others. This 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe perfectly demonstrates this. It seems to tick boxes that many enthusiasts prefer, from its two-door body to the V8 under the hood. However,… more»

Baby Blue Project: 1958 Buick Special

The 1958 model year was not kind to the U.S. automobile industry. Due to an economic recession, about the only cars to see an increase in sales were the “new” compacts. Buick was especially hard hit, falling from a… more»

Running Project: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1

When Giorgetto Giugiaro penned the lines for the Lotus Esprit, it appears that he may have only had access to a pencil and a ruler. The design was hard-edged, with barely a curve anywhere. The look divided opinions, but… more»

47K Miles: No Reserve 1930 Dodge Eight DC Sedan

The colorful, roistering Dodge Brothers had sadly been gone a decade when their company, recently purchased by Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, introduced a car of which they most likely would have thoroughly approved: the Dodge Eight DC. Introduced smack… more»

Stored 19 Years: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air nameplate was a Chevrolet mainstay in the U.S. from 1950 to 1975. It began as a snappy 2-door hardtop, but the series was expanded to other body styles beginning in 1953. The ’53 Chevies were heavily… more»

Texas Freeway-Approved: 1969 Kawasaki 175 F2

The seller has this bike listed as a Bushwacker, but the Bushwacker is an on/off-road version of Kawasaki’s 175, with beefed-up handlebars, an upswept exhaust, and more off-road features. This is clearly a street bike. This 1969 Kawasaki 175… more»

Not Many Left: 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 Ragtop

There have been a lot of cars with the number “500” in the name. Cases in point are the Ford Galaxie 500 and the Shelby GT500. But there was also a 500 in the Dodge Coronet series from 1965… more»