X-Men Edition: 2000 Pontiac Firehawk

From 1991 through 2002, Pontiac joined forces with SLP Engineering to create limited performance editions of their Firebirds. Dubbed the Firehawk, they were initially based on the Formula models, but the Trans-Am was added later. This 2000 edition of… more»

Rare 1937 Packard Model 1501 Super-Eight Convertible

By 1937, the Great Depression had separated the wheat from the chaff among wealthy Americans. Those who could still afford luxury automobiles like this 1937 Packard Model 1501 Super-Eight Convertible in Templeton, Massachusetts probably had substantial “old money” or… more»

Forward Look Beauty! 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Plymouth Fury was introduced in 1956 as a sub-series of the Belvedere. It was followed in 1958 by the Sport Fury as the top model, with a higher level of trim and sportiness (like the Impala SS would… more»

1977 AMC Matador Barcelona II Coupe Survivor!

1977 was a big year in US history, at least for pop culture events. The first Apple II computers went on sale, a little movie called Star Wars opened, the Alaskan pipeline was finally completed and, sadly, Elvis died…. more»

Texas Horse Barn Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

While almost any First Generation Mustang will attract attention as a restoration project, some show greater potential than others. Part of the desirability is determined by the candidate’s originality, but the specifications and optional extras can help a great… more»

One Family Owned: 1969 Ford Country Sedan

Station wagons, especially full-size examples, are among the strongest performing vehicles in the classic market. When the wagon in question is unmolested and has a known ownership history, that increases the desirability. That makes this 1969 Ford Country Sedan… more»

45k Original Miles: 1979 AMC Spirit DL Liftback

Certain signs make you realize that you’re starting to clock a few years. One of those is looking at classic cars that recently emerged from decades in storage and realizing that you can remember those cars when their original… more»

Diesel Dually: 1993 Dodge Ram W250 4×4

Dodge partnered with at least two different engine manufacturers for pickup buyers who wanted diesel engines in their trucks beginning in the late-1970s: Mitsubishi and Cummins. We don’t hear much about the Mitsubishi-powered trucks anymore but Cummins and Dodge… more»

Former Racer: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

It is quite common for an owner to take a road car and modify it for competition use. Those cars tend to see out their days on the track, with few receiving the opportunity to return to their rightful… more»

Picking Up Pieces: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The personal luxury Monte Carlo was one of Chevy’s most successful new car introductions. It was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1970 through 2007, with a hiatus between 1989 and 1994. The fourth generation of 1981-88 Monte… more»

421 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

The demise of any car manufacturer is a sad event, and while some barely rate a blip on the automotive radar, others are mourned by enthusiasts. Such is the case with Pontiac. When their last car rolled off the… more»

Same Owner 30 Years: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was Dodge’s response to the Plymouth Road Runner, which in turn was born to compete against Pontiac’s successful GTO muscle car. The Super Bee lived in the Road Runner’s shadow for its four model years, barely… more»

Tiny Running Project: 1947 Crosley CC

Crosley was a small, independent U.S. manufacturer of subcompact cars, albeit microcars. They were in business from 1939 to 1952, with auto production interrupted by World War II. All sorts of distinct types of vehicles were built but the… more»

Rust-Free Arizona Car: 1983 Dodge Charger 2.2

Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who would rather have a four-cylinder Charger over a four-door Charger? I’m taking a wild guess that since a person can get almost 800 horsepower in a new Charger,… more»

AMC, Ford, or Porsche: Take Your Pick Trio

When you find multiple cars on the same property owned by one party, they usually have something in common. In the case here, the seller has three autos laying around on the side of his house from three different… more»

Everyday Driver: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

Maintaining a sense of humor can be vitally important, particularly when times are tough. The owner of this 1980 Trans Am Turbo lives by that philosophy because they describe this classic as just as slow now as when it… more»

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