Pontiac’s GTO is usually credited with starting the American muscle car movement, but that really should apply to intermediates (the Chrysler 300 in the mid-1950s came first). After busting sales expectations in 1964 as an option on the Tempest/LeMans,… more»
Project Cars
17k Miles! 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Convertible
The Continental has a bit of a confusing history, as the first generation cars were branded as and produced by Lincoln. But when the second generation was introduced for the 1956 model year, Ford came up with the moniker… more»
Camaro Pickup! 1991 Chevrolet “El Camaro”
The El Camino, Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup”, was discontinued in 1987. Apparently, someone wished that had not happened and decided to convert a 1991 Camaro into one, resulting in what you might call an “El Camaro.” We don’t know how… more»
45k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in the full-size Buick line-up in 1971 and would have a short tenure at just three model years. Sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra, the Centurion was the sporty big Buick. This 1973 example… more»
Desirable Project Car: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
It’s common knowledge that an original Shelby Cobra is a car that will almost never be found as a basketcase project. Sure, you may find one that is a barn find in every sense of the word, but in… more»
Restore or Restomod? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
After the debacle that was the Edsel, Ford Management was naturally gun-shy about approving any radical new vehicles in the early 1960s. Lee Iacocca always claimed to be the “father” of the Mustang, bombarding the Management Board with market… more»
Retractable Hard Top 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
This 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner features one of the most complex and greatest feats of engineering that was truly pioneering in 1957…A fully retractable hard top. If you’ve never seen one, they are mesmerizing to watch go up and… more»
Factory Short Box 1970 Chevrolet C-10
Original short-box pickups like this 1970 Chevrolet C-10 are so popular they can command really high prices. They are so popular, in fact, that there are literally hundreds of internet videos and magazine articles on how to convert long-bed… more»
Rolling Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge sort of got a late start in the marketplace when the Challenger was introduced in 1970, but for its first couple of years especially the car sure made a big splash among muscle car enthusiasts, with even no-drivetrain… more»
Rare Coupe: 1966 Glas 1700GT Project
Hans Glas was born in Bavaria, growing up around his family’s agricultural machinery business. Hans spent a decade in the US learning manufacturing techniques and upon his return to Germany, he purchased the ag business from his forebears. After… more»
Old School Cool: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe
In the pantheon of old Fords, the ’32 coupe and various Model As are always favorites with hot-rodders and collectors. As the ’30s wore on, perhaps the popularity wore off a bit. But, how about a 1936 Deluxe Five-Window… more»
Parked In 2016: 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger
I can’t help myself from thinking of the John Anderson song, “Swingin’” whenever I see a Dart Swinger, which may be different from what some other folks think of when they see a car with the name Swinger. This… more»
Fuel Injected 383 Stroker V8: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
While the American performance car scene wasn’t dead by 1974, its condition was probably critical. The enthusiasts were still there, begging for new models that would pin them in their seats. However, tightening safety and emission regulations added weight… more»
















