Is This Our Future? 1931 Ford Model A EV Conversion

When I read the comments readers have made concerning my write-ups, a few souls are against any changes to the originality of a vehicle.  Others are more lenient if someone wants to shove a different engine under the hood. … more»

Rare 1994 Ford Taurus SHO 5-Speed

The Ford Taurus SHO is a sleeper. It looks like a family vehicle but has the power of a Mustang GT. The SHO is a family car with plenty of power. It’s an oddball with a lot of fans…. more»

340/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

There is no shame in buying a classic that has been restored by another enthusiast. Sometimes circumstances don’t allow a person to tackle a project build, making cars like this 1969 Dodge Dart GTS an ideal option. I must… more»

Updated 400: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

This 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ is a classic deserving a close look. It presents very nicely, and it appears to be rust-free. However, the low-mile replacement 400ci V8 under its hood could be its trump card. It makes… more»

Drive or Restore?: 1970 Chevrolet Suburban

Suburban fans among our readers might already know that you couldn’t buy a four-door Chevy Suburban until the Squarebody was introduced in 1973, and Chevy seemed to understand that a three-door wagon was a deficiency, because only the Panel… more»

Mucho Bondo: 1971 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Bronco remains one of the star performers in the classic market, with pristine examples commanding impressive prices. This 1971 example is far from pristine, requiring plenty of work to recapture its youthful good looks. I must… more»

Inline-6 Parts Car: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

From the photos provided, it’s hard to tell this was once a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle. The pic of the front clip is what gives it away. It appears to have been a Malibu Sport Coupe with a six-cylinder engine,… more»

Rare Warlock: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon

Some of the most enthusiast-focused vehicles have come from the fine folks at Chrysler Corporation, who to this day continue to build high—performance machines for very reasonable prices. Back in the 70s, Dodge’s “Adult Toys” lineup produced many memorable… more»

All Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevrolet Chevelle had a plethora of fine engine options to choose from in ‘68, with no less than three variants of the 327.  Shy of stepping up to a big block, whoever bought this one drove home with… more»

52k-Mile Survivor: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

What a difference a year can make. In 1971, you could order a Dodge Challenger convertible as an R/T with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8 engine. But in 1972, you couldn’t get any of that, with the… more»

Numbers-Matching Beauty: 1971 Buick Gran Sport GS-350

When your wife is ready for a new car, it’s always a practical consideration to thin your herd one vehicle, creating some quick cash and freeing up a parking space.  However, when you’re talking about a 1971 Buick Gran… more»

Cheap Wheels: 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S

In the 1980s, Oldsmobile had two automobiles bearing the Cutlass nameplate. One was the rear-wheel-drive edition that dated to the early 1960s, while the other was the more fuel-efficient Ciera with front-wheel drive. The former was retired (as RWD)… more»

Mostly Original 1972 AMC Gremlin

During the late seventies, my peers used to laugh as my father was teaching me how to drive on his lime-green-colored Gremlin.  However, the days of laughter surrounding this unusual AMC car have long passed, as these have developed… more»

502 V8 Restomod: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu

After 14 years as the top series within the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu took over as the nameplate going forward. That coincided with the downsizing of GM’s intermediates in 1978. These cars were lighter and more nimble than the… more»

Family Collection of Cars For Sale

Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»

351 Cleveland/Three-Speed: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon

In the car world, it’s sometimes hard to know when another car person is pulling your leg. I glaze over and start looking for the exits when I hear someone exaggerating horsepower numbers or talking about their mom’s ’62… more»

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