This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents an opportunity that may be irresistible to some enthusiasts. This survivor runs and drives well, making it a turnkey proposition. However, it has a few cosmetic flaws that the buyer could easily address,… more»
Project Cars
Bold Luxury Icon: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
After displaying some of the wildest tail fins in automotive history the previous year, Cadillac toned down the rear portions on the DeVille for 1960, but the shape was still large and opulent enough to let others know that… more»
Just Up From Tennessee: 1962 Mercury Comet S-22
Quirky compacts were all the rage in the early 1960s. Some were legitimately quirky in several ways, such as the Corvair and Tempest. Others had quirky styling, such as the Valiant and Lancer. Some had mechanical quirks, such as… more»
Perfect Restoration Candidate? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
The seller of this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II believes his car is in near-perfect shape for a restoration, and also thinks it’s a great candidate for a muscle car project. I’d have to agree that there’s plenty of potential… more»
Mechanic’s Special: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
General Motors began a “rightsizing” (aka downsizing) campaign in 1977 to field more fuel-efficient automobiles. The full-size models came first, and the mid-size A-bodies the following year. This included the 1978-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, which was a two and… more»
Ferrari Looks Without The Price: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
Adding a Ferrari body kit to a Chevrolet Corvette might not appeal to everybody, but you’ve got to admit it’s an inexpensive way to spruce up the looks of a C4, and a touch that’s bound to get lots… more»
Turbo Project: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger
When the Charger returned to Dodge dealers for a fifth generation in 1981, buyers were seeing the most significant changes in the car’s history, including the first front-wheel-drive platform. Based on the Omni 024, which had appeared a couple… more»
Bold Brute! 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
Originally intended as a 500 unit halo model to generate some buzz, AMC’s SC/Rambler wore a bold and patriotic color scheme and backed up that flash with a 390 V8, Hurst shifter, and more. This 1969 AMC SC/Rambler in… more»
Tow It Out: Lamborghini Countach Replica
For some reason, I am attracted to old kit cars that are completed to a reasonable degree of quality. I can’t claim with any certainty that this Lamborghini Countach replica was built to exacting quality standards, but I do… more»
440-Equipped: 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon
When you scrutinize his designs, Virgil Exner could rarely be described as subtle. The man who gave the automotive world the “forward-look” philosophy penned this 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon. Its bold lines guarantee that it will turn heads,… more»
No Reserve: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Pickup
Volkswagen released the Golf Mk I as its replacement for the venerable Beetle in 1974. It proved to be a showroom success, with the Golf remaining an integral part of the company’s range ever since. Marketed in North America… more»
Solid Driver: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
This 1973 Plymouth Duster has quite a few good points to consider, not the least being that it’s affordably priced at $6,500. Stepping up to the Gold Duster trim level included extras such as stripes on the sides and… more»
Factory 440/4-Speed Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
After taking a peek at this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, some potential buyers might become deterred quickly by the amount of visible body rust here, and there’s certainly plenty. However, this one appears quite a bit more solid down… more»
“The World’s Best Three-Wheeler”: 1958 Coronet
Advertisers sometimes still take liberties with the truth (have you seen the fake overacting on infomercials lately?) despite there being at least some modicum of laws now to ward against false advertising. This 1958 Coronet three-wheeler, once advertised as… more»
















