Ready To Recommision: 1974 Javelin

We all know what’s happened to classic car prices of late, so it’s encouraging to say that here’s what looks like an inexpensive California car ready to recommission into a driver. It’s a 1974 AMC Javelin coupe, and it… more»

Perfect 19k Mile 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car

While we could spend all day and half the night arguing the merits and detriments of special edition automobiles, one fact is indisputable: these cars are usually exceptionally well preserved.  Anniversary cars, special editions of all manner, and pace… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Mercury Comet 302

UPDATE – The seller has decided to relist this Comet with a lower reserve! Be sure to take another look and leave any questions you might have in the comments section below. The problem with choosing an earlier Mercury… more»

High School Time Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro

If you didn’t live through them, I have no way to adequately explain to you the gearhead culture during the glorious seventies and eighties.  If you were the kind of student in high school who carried around a Summit… more»

Seldom Seen Green 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

While Corvette lovers have their favorite years, there are few “rubber bumper” C3s among them.  However, with the right options and the right color, the whole package on an off-year Corvette can be very appealing.  This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette… more»

Garage Kept 7.3 Power Stroke: 1996 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4

The clown show that is the truck market shows no sign of returning to normalcy.  We are now at the point where a new diesel-powered truck costs what a starter home did a decade ago.  To paraphrase the line… more»

36k-Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition

Some of our readers may only know of Burt Reynolds through Norm Macdonald’s portrayal of him in the hilarious SNL “Celebrity Jeopardy” skits in the mid-1990’s. But those of us old enough to remember the ’70’s remember Burt Reynolds… more»

Indy Pace Car: 1968 Torino GT Convertible

Automakers were once big on creating all types of commemorative vehicles as a marketing ploy.  From anniversaries to pace cars, you could count on a local dealer having some limited-edition vehicle to sell you.  The most famous of all… more»

Cheap GT? 1979 Ford Ranchero GT

Although the Dark Cordovan Metallic (i.e., brown) paint, gold stripes, and GT decals are faded and worn off in quite a few spots, the body of this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT looks surprisingly solid and they say that it… more»

Cream and Bronze Beauty: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief

“New, all-new from the ground up! New Power – New Beauty – New Room – New View.” That’s how Pontiac’s 1955 sales booklet described its restyled lineup for 1955. These cars have been overshadowed for years by their ’55… more»

True Barn Find: 1955 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe

By the mid-fifties, design guru extraordinaire Virgil Exner was calling the shots at Chrysler when it came to styling, with the new look of the 1955 Windsor DeLuxe credited to his skills along with the rest of the brand’s… more»

6,213 Original Miles: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

What’s amazing about the C4 generation of the classic Chevrolet Corvette is that you can still buy a time capsule example for $20,000 (or less). The Corvette shown here is one I believe we’ve seen before, as the color… more»

21k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible

The idea of using a classic car as a daily driver may be unthinkable to some, but some candidates could serve admirably in that role. This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible is a shining example. It is an… more»

Baked, But Solid: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Brougham Station Wagon

When choosing a project candidate, enthusiasts who aren’t attached to the idea of performing significant rust repairs will often focus on cars from a dry climate. This is understandable because while they often feature baked paint, they are typically… more»

L82 Performance Edition: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Last week I covered this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette and suggested that while it was uninspiring, in both color and lack of underhood oomph, I suggested that it was a product of its unfortunate times but it could serve as… more»

Rare 1955 Hudson Rambler Cross Country Station Wagon

About one minute before Nash combined with Hudson to form American Motors Corporation, Nash brought out its Cross Country wagon for 1954. Riding on a 108″ wheelbase, the styling of the new four-door wagon represented a mild update to… more»

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