Well, it’s green which is a great start for me. It’s likely Wilderness Green, and this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix looks marvelous. From its inception in ’62, the Grand Prix was a special Pontiac but made that much more… more»
Luxury Cars
1 Of 1,290! 1976 Buick Century Pace Car
While this 1976 Buick Century Indy Pace Car replica looks plenty tired, the original graphics are still visible and some of the distinct features of the 1,290 replicas produced are still present. The car is listed for sale here… more»
Well Documented! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
I’ve always had a “thing” for full-size Chevies. My first was a ’69 Impala which shares very few differences with a Caprice, such as today’s 1969 Caprice find. I’ve also owned both a ’66 Impala (my favorite!) and a… more»
AACA First Place Winner: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 has a few things going for it. The obvious one is that it’s likely one of the best examples of this model in existence, as… more»
Riviera Hardtop! 1954 Buick Special
A Buick, like this superb 1954 Riviera, was always a Buick! They consistently were no-nonsense, near-luxury, stout performers. Back in the ’70s, a garage co-worker and I were talking about the collection of blown-up or worn-out engines that we… more»
43K-Mile Rust-Free 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
Big, beautiful, and blue, just like Lake Michigan in the background, this 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado appears to be in stunning condition. It’s hard to believe that it’s 45 years old already, or that 1977 was 45 years ago, isn’t… more»
Elegant Droptop: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible
The Chrysler Imperial has a bit of a confusing history, as in its first nearly 3 decades of production the Imperial was actually a car model made by Chrysler. But then the company decided the Imperial might better compete… more»
Going In Style! 1988 Excalibur Limousine
More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»
Running Project: 1976 Avanti II
The Avanti underwent numerous changes over the years, but its biggest transformation had to do with what was happening in the background as different ownership groups took over managing the iconic company. Though Studebaker was long gone and its… more»
45K Original Miles: 1981 Dodge Mirada
The Dodge Mirada is an intriguing choice for an affordable classic that has more pedigree than you might think. The Mirada is a big body coupe with an emphasis on luxury and some level of a sporting personality, and… more»
58k-Mile Survivor: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
As I keep staring at this Pontiac Bonneville, I just can’t help but appreciate how groovy these cars look when the SSE package was incorporated. The eighth generation Bonneville came out around the time GM was transitioning many of… more»
Amazing Survivor! 1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton
“Summer Dresses – Mrs. Payne” adorns the removable travel trunk of this stately phaeton. That simple phrase punctuates the rarified air of Packard ownership during the brand’s high water years. The 1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton in… more»
Sleeper Turbo Coupe: 1984 Ford Thunderbird
This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a looker with its lipstick red paint over a camel-colored interior. This one is a bit of a sleeper with the 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood paired with a 5-speed manual… more»
Seasonal Driver: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
In terms of looks alone, this era of the venerable Oldsmobile Cutlass is one of the best-looking ever made – in my humble opinion. Sure, you’ve got the classic Cutlass, and there’s no denying the style and brawn of… more»
















