Brown Beast: 1980 Cadillac Seville

While not a huge success commercially, and somewhat scorned in the years after its introduction, the infamous “bustle back” Cadillac Seville has managed to cultivate a following that endures to this day. The styling is the obvious reason for… more»

Only 37K Miles! 1984 Buick Riviera

So, is this really a Buick Riviera? I mean, when you think of a Riviera, thoughts often drift to the fabulous Bill Mitchell-penned first gen (’63-’65) or even the third gen (’71-’73) with its iconic boattail rearend. This 1984… more»

Backyard Find: 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 Project

It is sometimes difficult to work up the gumption to restore a make and model you love if you feel a car has gone too far down a certain path. What I mean by this is when you scope… more»

Factory Blue Paint? 1987 Pontiac Fiero

It’s amazing what a color can do for a car. You could have the most mundane vehicle, or one built in huge numbers, and most of us wouldn’t give them a second look. But when it’s painted in a… more»

Vintage Vision: 1930s-Style Indy Car by Jim Mann

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a pre-war Indy car—but without the seven-figure price tag or the stress of 90-year-old mechanicals—this custom-built tribute might be the perfect machine. Painstakingly hand-fabricated by respected race car builder Jim Mann of Elkhart,… more»

5.0 V8 Powered 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

When the Pinto made its debut at Ford dealerships in late 1970, the subcompact was available in just one body style, which was a small sedan with a trunk.  It didn’t take long before a hatchback model joined the… more»

Personal Luxury: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s popular personal luxury car in production from 1970 and into the 21st Century. The Colonnade generation of 1973 to 1977 was one of the few bigger cars whose sales defied the OPEC oil embargo… more»

Six Window Pillarless: 1964 Buick Electra 225

My years of car fanaticism have equipped me with a well-stocked library with which to research any number of classic cars. But sometimes it’s easier to just do a quick web search; after all, it takes a few minutes… more»

Never-Restored Driver! 1970 Pontiac GTO

Despite looking like a forever-parked potential nightmare, this 1970 Pontiac GTO in Newhall, California enjoys regular weekend drives, though the rusted blue-tag sticker from 1973 suggests it’s not exactly ready for a charity power tour. Check out a nicely… more»

Ran When Parked: 1960 Imperial Custom

As the seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom suggests, “If you like big fins, this project car is for you.” Well, since it’s a 1960 vintage, that means Virgil Exner styling, and of course, big fins. This rig looks… more»

No Reserve Find: 1986 Dodge Power Ram D150 4×4

Here’s one for the Mopar truck fans—a genuine “grandpa’s truck” that’s stayed in the same California family since new. This 1986 Dodge Power Ram D150 4×4 short bed is an unmolested survivor with just 77,000 original miles and a… more»

Bench Seat GOAT: 1972 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac’s GTO led the way in 1964 for a host of mid-size muscle car competitors. Sales peaked in 1966 at 97,000 copies but dropped to about 10,500 units in 1971. That led Pontiac to discontinue the car as a… more»

Big Block Beauty: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Survivor

This white-on-brown 1971 Chevy Corvette is a true survivor in the best sense of the word. Showing just 31,223 documented miles, this big block C3 features a 454/365 horsepower engine and has received careful preservation using OEM parts. It’s… more»

Too Many Doors? 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air

Styling (at least at Chevrolet) became less excessive in 1961 as the wild tailfins of the 1950s were gone. The Impala continued as the top series for the third year, but the mid-level Bel Air was still popular, finding… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury

We all can rattle off our favorite model years for just about any given car model, but sometimes the water gets a bit cloudy. For example, I’ve always liked the ’65 Fury (a Sport or III hardtop would be… more»

57k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina was introduced in 1950 as a Pontiac 2-door hardtop trim option. Nine years later, it reached series status across multiple body styles, becoming the GM division’s entry-level full-size product. Riding on GM’s B-body platform, the 1965-70 generation… more»

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