Sedans

One Mixed Up 1954 Studebaker Commander

Yes, it’s confusing and I’m confused. The listing tells us that this car is a 1954 Studebaker Commander, but then elaborates further and states that it’s a Golden Hawk with a Commander front clip substituted for the original piece…. more»

Original Paint: No Reserve 1966 Volvo PV544

Volvo’s PV544 remains a surprise packet. An effective rally weapon upon its release, the PV544 still enjoys a strong reputation in domestic competition nearly six decades after the last examples left the factory. This 1966 model is a survivor… more»

Reasonably Priced! 2007 Cadillac CTS

I must have a Cadillac jones going on because this 2007 CTS will be my fourth Caddy review in the span of three weeks. I prefer the older “Standard of the World” subjects, but to be fair,  I have… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

To woo back buyers who might have been scared off by Ralph Nader’s famous safety assault, Chevrolet redesigned its air-cooled compact, the Corvair, in 1965. It was a much-improved car, but sales continued to decline, and Chevy moved on… more»

Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria

I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»

Two-Door Post: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe

Most people associate the Malibu nameplate with the popular Chevy Chevelle of the 1960s and 1970s. But there was a mundane entry-level car offered, the 300 (later 300 Deluxe and finally just Chevelle). These were Plain Jane automobiles, and… more»

454-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

“Q-ship” is a nautical term used to describe a type of vessel that looks unassuming but carries concealed weaponry that makes it a formidable threat to the enemy. This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu could be the automotive equivalent, with the… more»

Three-Owner 1974 Buick Apollo Hatchback

Buick’s marketing team must have shared a collective sigh before getting to work when the Nova-based Apollo was announced, knowing that their task was to sell a car that not only looked like a Nova but also cost more…. more»

Lumber Mill Find: 1966 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

I must admit, I never thought to look for a car at a lumber mill, but why not. Mills have all kinds of mechanical stuff lyin’ around. This 1966 Cadillac Coupe De Ville (and the mill) is located in… more»

Sell or Trade: 1972 Mercury Montego Four-Door Sedan

How many of you see a Mercury Montego and think, let’s go racing! Well, the Wood brothers thought exactly that in the 1970s, when with Holman-Moody they built one of the most famous NASCAR racers of all time, the… more»

46K-Miles! 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 W/ 400 V8

1973 was the second-to-last year for Ford’s Galaxie 500 name, and it fell between the Custom 500 and LTD, with the LTD Brougham at the top of the line. It seems like the Galaxie 500 nameplate was around longer… more»

Malaise Era Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada

The Granada debuted in 1975 as a “premium” compact car, slotted by Ford above the more basic Maverick. Its styling was influenced by the European sedans of the day, but mechanically, its unibody roots harkened to the days of… more»

Low Mileage Survivor! 1964 Mercury Park Lane “Breezeway” Two-Door

Reverse slant rear glass: how many cars employed this design feature? Production cars with reverse glass appeared in 1957 and 1958, with the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser and the Lincoln Continental. Shortly thereafter, the Ford Anglia 105E came along, then… more»

Impeccable 1981 Rolls Silver Spirit

It’s incredible the kind of deals you can get on 1980s Rolls-Royces. Aficionados of the marque like their cars new, and used examples, although cheap to buy, are often huge sinkholes of need. Parts prices are eye-watering on these… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»

99% Original: 1959 Volvo PV544

My marriage is such that my lovely bride keeps a spreadsheet of my auto brochures so she doesn’t buy me something I already have when holidays come around. Yes, some of the best gifts are the surprise brochures she… more»

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