The Ford Mustang SVO combines a variety of attributes that make it a wonderful choice for an entry-level hobby vehicle. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have said that, as it seemed like prices were on the upswing. Indeed,… more»
Muscle Cars
Low-Mile Super Coupe: 1991 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s Thunderbird had been around since 1955 in one form or another. To help boost interest in the 10th generation, Ford added the Super Coupe to the T-Bird roster from 1989 to 1995. Besides a better handling package and… more»
Chevrolet Power? 1972 Buick Skylark
The Skylark was Buick’s premium mid-size car between 1964 and 1972. And, IMO, the cars got better-looking every year. Case in point is this 1972 Skylark, which may be the Custom model given the optional bucket seat interior. It… more»
4-Door Marauder! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
Beginning in mid-1963, the Marauder sub-series was introduced as a sports/performance take on Mercury’s full-size automobiles. And a 4-door hardtop joined the mix in 1964 along with the 2-door fastback. It was available in all trim levels, so the… more»
Holy Grail LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Chevrolet introduced the 454 cubic inch big block V8 in 1970. The LS6 version was the most powerful at 450 factory horsepower and 500 lb.-ft of torque. These are considered the Holy Grail of Chevy muscle cars and command… more»
327 V8 Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was in its third year of the second generation when the 1965 model year rolled around. The big news that year was the availability of a 396 cubic inch “big block” V8, though most were equipped… more»
468 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
When it came to fulfilling the needs of compact car buyers, the Chevrolet Nova was usually at the top of the heap. It was in production from 1962 to 1979, with the generation from 1968 to 1972 perhaps being… more»
1 Of 200 Made? Autoform Pontiac Firebird
It’s truly amazing how captivating the concept of a convertible automobile has been for large portions of the general population. Despite roadster bodies and folding-top models aplenty during the brass era, Americans have always been infatuated with convertibles, especially… more»
390 Tri-Power: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The overall appearance suggests that this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL is a survivor. That means that close inspection reveals a few cosmetic flaws. However, its overall originality and the dealer-fitted Tri-Power setup on its 390ci V8 mean that… more»
Baby Moons! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Ford redesigned their full-size cars in 1960, and each edition thereafter through 1964 would be a styling evolution of the prior year’s model. The ‘64 offerings included this sweet Galaxie 500 Sport Coupe with a 390 cubic inch V8… more»
1 of 97: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
I have opined extensively on these pages about what an outstanding value the C4-chassis Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is. And for the most part, I have convinced myself that I don’t need/want one. However, when one shows up in a… more»
390 V8 Fastback! 1968 Ford Torino GT
Ford stepped up its mid-size car game in 1968 and added the Torino model at the top of the Fairlane hierarchy. And if you were looking for performance along the lines of the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport, the Torino… more»
















