327/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Okay, I admit it. We will have readers who look at this 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup and question its mechanical specifications. That makes perfect sense because the engine under this classic’s hood was not offered in that model year…. more»

Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD

Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle.  The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»

55k Original Miles: One-Owner 1970 Dodge Charger

Selecting an appropriate Christmas gift can be challenging, and if your loved ones are struggling to find something perfect for you, showing them this 1970 Dodge Charger as a less-than-subtle hint might be worthwhile. There’s a lot to like… more»

Malaise Era Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe

After the Mustang grew wider, longer, and heavier into the late 1960s and early 1970s, Lee Iacocca took an interesting question from a shareholder at the company’s annual meeting. Anna Muccioli, who owned 200 shares of Ford, asked why… more»

56K Miles! 1995 Ford F-150

After years of little supply to meet the above-average demand for new trucks, it is heartening to see that the dealer’s lots are filling up again.  As always, nature finds a balance.  While we are seeing that balance return… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

This Impala has been hiding in this garage for the past 35 years and has just recently been extracted. It’s showing 44k miles and is being offered by the original owner’s family. After being parked for so long, it’s… more»

Black And Blue Beauty: 1933 Plymouth DeLuxe

One thing that I have noticed recently is how many of these depression-era Plymouths have been turning up – and it’s a good thing! The early 30s were dominated by Ford and Chevrolet but Plymouth was hardly an also-ran… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX

Leaving the factory with a 375 HP 440 as standard equipment, there’s not much not to like about the 1969 Plymouth GTX, lovingly dubbed The Gentleman’s Muscle Car as the concept here was adding some luxurious touches to a… more»

Low Mileage B Body: 1979 Dodge Magnum

Finding what you consider to be a forever car and then realizing life has different plans for us is a familiar tale in this hobby. The seller of this claimed low mileage Dodge Magnum indicates he didn’t expect to… more»

Spotless Driver: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The American muscle car sector was shrinking rapidly by 1972 due to emission, safety, and insurance concerns. Some manufacturers kept the faith, but, in many cases, what had previously been a performance options package was reduced to little but… more»

No Reserve: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Tackling an unfinished project is not for everybody, although the interest generated by this 1958 Corvette suggests there is no shortage of candidates willing to give it a go. A previous owner dedicated plenty of time and money to… more»

Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T

One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T.  A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector.  I was… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible

If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»

Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible

Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»

Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»

Remarkable Time Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible

  If you’re the kind that likes full-sized, luxurious convertibles from the 1970’s (and you also like the color brown), then check out this 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible time capsule. It’s in amazing original condition, is fully loaded,… more»

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