Early Edition: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible

UPDATE 05/18/2023: Few things are more frustrating than thinking your classic has sold at auction, only to be confronted by a non-paying buyer. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1964½ Mustang Convertible. Things looked rosy… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1968 Ford Bronco

One of the challenges of the automotive world is determining which currently cheap and cheerful vehicles are likely to become future classics worthy of investment. Get the call right, and a pot of gold awaits the bold risk-takers. Get… more»

1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 25k Original Miles!

Some classics seem to tick all the right boxes for enthusiasts and potential buyers, which appears true with this 1989 Camaro IROC-Z. It possesses the most desirable drivetrain combination offered by Chevrolet that year, and it has clocked a… more»

440 V8 4-Speed! 1965 Plymouth Fury III

In 1965, the Fury was a full-size automobile again after the downsizing debacle of 1962 when Chrysler thought Chevy was going to put its big cars on a diet. Four models were offered, based on the level of trim:… more»

Drop-Top Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

Ford’s first entry into the new compact car market of the 1960s was the Falcon. It was so popular that its platform would go only to spawn several other FOMOCO products, including the Mercury Comet and the Ford Mustang,… more»

Rear-Wheel Drive: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

By 1987, a decade had passed and the platform for the then down-sized full-size Chevrolets was still in use. The Impala name had been replaced by a variety of iterations of the Caprice, with the Caprice Classic being the… more»

360 V8! First Year 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

Last week I opined about the definition of a “pony car”. Traditionally, and I didn’t think it up – I just echo the established definition that I have seen so many times before, it’s a long hood, short deck,… more»

Tidy Tudor! 1938 Ford Standard V8

One of the most iconic faces of ’30s and ’40s, this 1938 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan makes a sporty entrance, especially in this lovely medium blue. This specimen in Mandan, North Dakota runs “like a dream,” according to the… more»

383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

With the third-generation cars seeming to get so much attention when it comes to the Plymouth Barracuda, it’s easy to forget what a fine piece of work the second-gen examples represent, especially the Formula S models.  The Barracuda got… more»

413/3-Speed Manual! 1963 Chrysler 300J

The seller of this 1963 Chrysler 300J tells us that it “needs to be finished” but actually it looks more like it needs to be started. But, it’s a project and it is a heck of a start –… more»

Half Finished Creamsicle: 1960 Rambler American Wagon

With summer creeping up on us with its usual vigor, everyone needs ice cream and a summer project.  The ice cream is easy to find at your local convenience store or grocery store.  As for a summer project?  Reader… more»

1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe: Run Rusty or Restore?

Tipster TJ is all over the place, first hitting us with VWs, next with this Old Cutlass. All of his tips are much appreciated. The one in question points to an ad here on ebay for a 1970 Cutlass… more»

It’s Super! 1954 Buick Riviera Hardtop

What a difference only three years make! Last week I covered this 1957 Buick Century and today it’s a 1954 Buick Super “Riviera”. This Super, like the ’57 Century, is in magnificent condition, and the Willow Green finish just… more»

Bodacious Beauty! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

If you wanted to cruise around in style and luxury in 1960 – and had the budget for it – the Pontiac Bonneville convertible was one of your top options. These cars were in their second year with the… more»

Folding Beds and Racing Glory: 1951 Nash Ambassador

Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles.  Many of these were from so-called independent makes.  Independent means not one of the “Big Three.”  One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»

So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way.  The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»

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