By far my personal favorite era of the Rambler American, this car would be great to own for summer car cruising and car show duties. Or maybe, winter cruising if I lived in a reasonable climate that wasn’t cold… more»
American Classic Cars
Mopar Pickup! 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline
The D-100 Sweptline was Dodge’s basic ½-ton pickup for more than 30 years. It gave way later to the Ram series that are so popular today. The Sweptline was a smooth-sided truck whereas the Utiline was the fender-sided version… more»
Shaker Equipped: 1971 Ford Ranchero 351 GT
In a one-time world of utes, usually dominated by Chevrolet’s El Camino, it’s always nice to find a Ford Ranchero GT, especially one like this 1971 shaker hood-equipped example. The engine has had some mo-jo laid on it and… more»
Ready To Drive! 1954 Mercury Monterey
For much of its 23 years in production (1952-74), the Monterey would be the equivalent of Mercury’s version of the Ford Galaxie 500. The car’s name was derived from the famous Monterey Bay along the central coastline of California…. more»
Doggy Chew Toy: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
After decades of being involved with classic cars, I sometimes feel that I’ve witnessed everything that the scene has to offer. Then vehicles like this 1969 Corvette appear, reminding me that I may have just scratched the surface. The… more»
Playmate Pink? 1966 Ford Mustang
OK, OK, “Playmate Pink” is not my suggested handle for what was officially known as “Dusk Rose” but P.P. became the more controversial name for this most obvious of Ford Mustang hues. Finding an original one is supposedly a… more»
FWD Muscle: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Toronado would be Oldsmobile’s entrant in the personal luxury car segment in 1966. It shared the E-platform that the Buick Riviera introduced in 1963, but it would employ front-wheel-drive, unlike its GM sibling. It would be the first… more»
427 Tunnel Ram! 1954 Chevy Rat Rod Gasser
Some cars you can hear by looking at a photo and this is one of them. One glance of this 1954 Chevy gasser immediately makes me hear the cackle of the side pipes. While gassers aren’t everyone’s taste (especially… more»
Yosemite Sam Radoff Paint Job: 1976 Dodge B200
The vanning world is one of the most diverse hobbyist circles there is, especially in terms of what sort of vehicles van enthusiasts will show up to the next meet in. These vehicles literally became murals on wheels, allowing… more»
Numbers-Matching 327! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
When you’re in the market for a classic car, a debut year model is generally a good choice, with the Chevrolet Camaro being no exception. If it’s above the base model, that’s always good too, and throw in a… more»
Bargain Buy? 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Have you ever looked at a classic car listing and been left scratching your head? I occasionally have, but this 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible ramps the scratching to a new level. I can’t decide whether there is an error… more»
Two-Owner Survivor: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Ah, the DeLorean Motor Company. Where to start? If you wrote a movie script revolving around a fictitious fledgling car company headed by a charismatic individual trying to create an exclusive sports car that was hurriedly designed, horribly engineered,… more»
1-Of-132: 1950 Nash Statesman Custom Brougham
The American automotive scene was fascinating during the post-war years as manufacturers fought to release new models to replace their existing aging fleet. While some produced vehicles with similar design queues, Nash marched to the beat of a different… more»
Serious Muscle: 1969 Hurst/Olds 455
Beginning in the late 1960s, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to build a series of limited production cars, all based on the mid-size Cutlass/F-85 platform. They would be available nine times between 1968 and 1984 with several breaks in-between…. more»
















