Desirable Model: 1970 Datsun 240Z Series 1

The Datsun 240Z demonstrated that the Japanese possessed the expertise to produce affordable sports cars. The early “Series 1” version, like our feature car, is the most desirable. It is an unmolested vehicle with no apparent needs beyond requiring… more»

Wine Country Barn Find: 1958 Packard 58L Coupe

As one of a reported 675 hardtop coupes made in Packard’s last year – or, Studebaker-Packard’s last year- this 1958 Packard Series 58L was one of three body styles with the 58L series designation, with a four-door sedan and… more»

Real SS? 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Having owned a ’73 Chevrolet Nova in my youth, I can really appreciate the durability of these cars and how easy the 350 is to work on and keep running well.  But I sort of sneaked something in when… more»

Nicest One Left? 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The 1972 model year was the first time that the Fairlane/Torino beat out the Chevy Chevelle in terms of sales. They were all new cars that year, whereas the Chevrolets were on their fifth (and last) year of a… more»

Wooden Bumper Guard! 1951 Ford F1

Ford has dominated the pickup truck scene for much of the past 70 years, and here’s where it all began the first generation of the F-Series, which was built from 1948 to 1952. This one is a 1951 half-ton… more»

Well-Kept Beauville! 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van

In Chevrolet parlance, the “Beauville” goes back to 1954, originally used to denote a base station wagon perfect for paupers and misers. Thanks to Wikipedia for some details. By the time this 1982 Chevrolet Beauville in Joppa, Maryland came… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – This Corvette sold for $8,411 after we first featured it. Well, it’s popped back up here on eBay but it is now in Florida with a new seller and bidding has already reached $13,900. Will you be… more»

99% Complete: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

After covering this 1967 Plymouth Fury VIP earlier in the week, and reading all of the comments, I thought it would be interesting to compare it to a Fury from eight years prior. The condition is hardly the same… more»

T-Bird Powered 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod

The 1939 Ford is a classic shape, and it looks good as a coupe, convertible, or woody. The two- and four-door sedans are less happy and generally less valuable in the collector market. But the configurations are gaining traction,… more»

Ram Air Muscle! 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Excitement over the Firebird was still flying high at Pontiac in 1971, with the company offering four different models of the car that year including the base Firebird, the more luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, and the top of… more»

Engine Options: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Dodge introduced its First Generation Challenger in 1970 as its entry into the pony car segment. One of two models based on Chrysler’s E-Body platform, it immediately drew admirers courtesy of its muscular styling. Our feature Challenger rolled off… more»

Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»

No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»

Celebrity Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

In previous articles, we’ve discussed various classic cars and whether previous celebrity ownership adds to their value. That is the question posed by this 1955 Ford Thunderbird. It found its way from its former home onto US soil in… more»

Yard Art or Parts Car? 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

It’s the eternal question faced by car enthusiasts; At what point does a classic reach the stage where it ceases to be a viable project and becomes a candidate to end its days as a parts car? The owner… more»

That Thing Got A Hemi? 1956 Imperial Sedan

Yup, it has that and some pretty wild-looking taillights too. And it’s pink! (not really, it’s desert rose but it sort of looks pink). There’s no special model designation in this case, it’s noted by Imperial literature as a… more»

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