When we think of reasons why we’re not getting around to a project, it usually traces back to a combination of loss of time and mechanical issues. However, those issues can lead to bigger concerns that we never saw… more»
Sedans
Driver or Project? 1966 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant was Plymouth’s compact entry from 1960 to 1976. The first generation was quirky in appearance and was sold through 1962. Things improved for the second round from 1963 to 1966. That’s when the seller’s 2-door sedan was… more»
Too Many Doors? 1969 Buick Skylark Custom
Buick’s A-body intermediates in the late 1960s comprised the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, Sport Wagon, and Gran Sport. The Skylark Custom was for those buyers who wanted more pizazz than the Special and Skylark offered, without the performance of… more»
Significant Recent Spend: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It sometimes seems inevitable that purchasing a classic involves an additional expense beyond the purchase price to address mechanical shortcomings. However, that shouldn’t be the case with this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The seller recently invested $5,000 to ensure that… more»
Rockette Aluminum V8! 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass
In 1961, General Motors introduced a series of “senior compacts” under the Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile brands. For the latter, the car was dubbed the F-85 (after a jetfighter), and the Cutlass was the top trim level. Three years… more»
GLH-Turbo Drivetrain Swap: 1988 Dodge Omni
Is there such a thing as too much power? I’m not talking 1,000-hp Bugatti Veyron quad-turbo W16 power, but a 65% bump in horsepower? That sounds just about right to me. This 1988 Dodge Omni has a 1985 GLH-T… more»
Taxi Cab Muscle: 2015 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV is a gem hiding in plain sight, but it doesn’t seem to have taken off (yet) with the enthusiast crowd. While there’s sometimes a reluctance to take on what amounts to a former patrol car,… more»
Factory Demonstrator: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
The Mercedes-Benz 500E is one of the more celebrated factory hot rods to ever exist. It’s also a model that’s been in the news as of late after a record-setting sale of a model owned by none other than… more»
68K Miles? 1955 Hudson Wasp Custom Sedan
The clock was ticking on the well-respected Hudson nameplate as the 1955 models saw the light of day; sedans such this Wasp Custom shared their bodies with the concurrent Nash and had little in common with those step-down stockers… more»
Summer and Winter Combo: Daimler V8 and Fiat 1200
This is an intriguing package deal. Normally, when we see two or more vehicles come up for grabs in the same listing, there’s a theme to the offering. One running car plus a parts car, or a collection of… more»
Nicest One Left? 1997 Chrysler LHS
When was the last time you saw a Chrysler LHS, especially one this nice? It’s probably been a dozen years or more for me, if not 15+ years. I’ve never seen a red one, or one this nice, since… more»
Original 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
I know that 1950s cars aren’t really that popular with the masses anymore; it’s mostly about 1970s muscle cars and restomods now. As time keeps moving on, the folks who grew up in the 1950s or rode around in… more»
Snowbird Survivor: 1980 Buick Century
It’s amazing how nostalgia works. We can take something that was wholly unremarkable, if not downright poorly engineered, and make it seem lovely decades later simply because enough time has passed. And it’s not just cars I’m talking about:… more»
Desert Patina: 1976 BMW 2002
I try to keep up with auction results, but it’s near impossible to track every model across the multiple auction platforms that exist these days. The BMW 2002 Tii is a model I had incorrectly assumed had settled back… more»
Wildcat 375 V8: 1966 Buick Skylark Project
The Buick Special/Skylark began as a “senior” compact in 1961. In 1964, the cars – along with similar compacts from Pontiac and Oldsmobile – were promoted to mid-size automobiles. The cars received a styling refresh in 1966, and a… more»
















