Restomods take many forms, with some wilder than others. This 1962 Ford Falcon Futura can be considered a restomod, but its creator aimed to produce a car that combined comfort with improved performance without becoming uncivilized. I believe they… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1973 Plymouth Duster
We’ve probably all met at least one enthusiast who dreams of parking a classic in their driveway, but their budget has made that dream unattainable. If you fall within that category, this 1973 Plymouth Duster might ride to your… more»
289 V8 “3-on-the-Tree”! 1967 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first entry into the compact car market. From its launch in 1960, it was often at the top of the leaderboard for the first half of the decade. Then the Mustang came along and stole… more»
Mark Cross Sedan: 1988 Chrysler New Yorker
We recently featured a Dodge Dynasty LE sedan, noting it was a once-popular car we rarely see these days. Now, we can add its corporate twin to the list: the “Series C” Chrysler New Yorker sedan, an upmarket take… more»
Drive and Fix: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
This 1971 Chevy Nova looks like a fairly basic car for its day. But it has a 350 cubic inch V8, an automatic transmission, and power brakes, at a minimum. And it’s yet to be converted into a Super… more»
Well-Optioned 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
The truly evocative model names in the auto industry today seem to be holdovers from a bygone era: Mustang, Charger, Silverado, and not too much else. What is an Envista? A K5? An A7? Regardless of how exciting or… more»
Special Edition: 1966 Rambler American Rogue
In the mid-1960s, American Motors was trying to establish itself as something other than an econobox car company. One of its breakout models was the 1966 Rogue, introduced mid-year. Based on the American 440 2-door hardtop, it may have… more»
Clean Sleeper: 427-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
I always like seeing a basic Chevy two-door sedan with dog-dish hubcaps at a car show; they’re usually clean and well-restored, and they quite often have a big-block under the hood. The majority of them began life powered by… more»
Hatchback Survivor: 1973 Buick Apollo
The Chevrolet Nova was not only popular with buyers, but also with other General Motors divisions. When it came time for Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile to all field a compact car in the 1970s, they all chose to clone… more»
Last of its Breed: 1969 AMC Rambler 440 Sedan
If you’re looking for an inexpensive ticket to the collector car universe, many vehicles under the American Motors umbrella will fit the bill. Models from the compact division (the Gremlin, the Hornet), the mid-sized range (Ambassador, Marlin), or even… more»
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
Seeing the success of its compact Falcon in 1960, Ford felt there was a need for another line of automobile between that and the full-size Galaxie. So, in 1962, a mid-size or intermediate car was introduced, and the venerable… more»
















