When World War II drew to a close, American automotive manufacturers restarted civilian vehicle production with cars that were essentially their pre-war offerings with some minor trim updates. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that new cars started to… more»
American Classic Cars
Running Project: Black Plate 1958 Metropolitan
If I were to say that the 1958 Metropolitan was advanced, you would probably fall off your chair laughing and wondering whether I had lost the plot. However, if I said that it was ahead of its time, that’s… more»
Unrestored 1967 Airstream Trade Wind
Enjoying the great outdoors is a popular pastime, but many people still appreciate the convenience of a camper or trailer to sleep and prepare meals. One of the most iconic trailer manufacturers is Airstream, easily identifiable by their aluminum… more»
Only 11K Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
I’ll admit it, I’ve owned a bunch of full-size Chevies, models that are technically known as B-Bodies. I’m really not sure why, it probably has something to do with their ubiquitousness – they were everywhere at one time. And,… more»
Cowl Induction: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
In the world of classic cars, there will be exceptions to every rule that you can imagine. Take this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 as a prime example. If I told you that it had spent its life in the… more»
Canadian Cruiser: 1961 Chrysler Saratoga
As the saying goes, it’s only original once — and this 1961 Chrysler Saratoga is extremely original! It is listed for sale here on eBay where bidding has risen to just over $10,000 CDN. That’s right, this beauty is… more»
Turn-Key Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar
With the ongoing hype surrounding 1st Generation Mustangs and the continued increases in values with every passing day, it can be quite easy to overlook the Mercury Cougar as a viable alternative. A Cougar can offer comparable performance to… more»
455 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick Skylark GS
The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»
1965 Astra (Kellison) X-300 GT
The final iteration of the original Kellison coupe kit car body was the X-300 GT, which featured 2-1/2 more inches of headroom than the previous J-5 body and other design refinements, including a proprietary frame. This X-300 GT was… more»
Modified Survivor: 1973 International Harvester Scout
I’ve often debated whether a vehicle that is largely original should be altered from stock, especially if the changes lead to it becoming an arguably better vehicle. This 1973 International Harvester Scout has been improved upon by the seller,… more»
















