H.C.S. Motor Car Company was the second auto manufacturer that Henry C. Stutz founded. In 1910, he and a partner formed the first company which would bear his name later, the Stutz Motor Car Co. It would be acquired… more»
American Classic Cars
Big-Block Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
Is an SS396 Camaro still an SS396 when the 396 is gone? I’d give it a definitive “sort of”. There are those who will say yes and those that will say no. Anyway, and for further discussion, that’s exactly… more»
Hot Rod Shadow: 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX
In the world of Carroll Shelby-ized Mopars, the late 80s were quite interesting with the range of vehicles Mr. Shelby breathed on across the company’s lineup. Perhaps one of the more undervalued cars at the moment is the highly… more»
Rare 1971 Ford Mustang 429 CJ-R Ram Air Hardtop!
Anyone thinking ’70s Mustang performance dropped off with the body style change to this larger, heavier 1971-73 style should absolutely keep reading. Nearly everything on this 1971 Ford Mustang hardtop came directly from the factory including the Dual Ram… more»
Pure Gold: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
Hiding under this cover is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird that is achingly beautiful. It is the sort of car that would appeal to the person seeking a turn-key classic that needs nothing. What makes it even more tempting is… more»
Original Tri-Power: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
When the C3 Corvette broke cover for the 1968 model year, it immediately grabbed the motoring public’s imagination. A total of 28,566 buyers raced out and slapped down their cash to park one in their driveway. Even in its… more»
Stunning Survivor: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina
The 1950s was a fascinating era in American automotive history. It represented a time before safety and emission regulations dominated design and engineering. Manufacturers were focused on glitz and glamor, and chrome trim was king. It was against this… more»
Bone-Dry Project: 1958 Chrysler Windsor
Withered white, like the bones of a lost cow, this 1958 Chrysler Windsor in Gilbert, Arizona shows every sign of wasting away for decades, perhaps awaiting a dream restoration or having been forgotten entirely. The trailer in these pictures… more»
White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
The “White Hat Special” was an unusual options package offered on the 1969 Dodge Charger. You would be forgiven for thinking that all of those cars wore a white vinyl top, but that wasn’t necessarily the case. This Charger… more»
Original 4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
I didn’t give a Chevy Nova SS a second glance back in ’73 because I felt that there was no more real Nova SS after 1972. Why? Because in ’73 the top available engine was no longer mandated, the… more»
390 V8 Survivor: 1967 Ford Country Squire
Ford’s Country Squire would be their top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. As the auto maker’s premium people mover, the Squire was adorned with external woodgrain trim (real at first, simulated later) from 1950 through 1991. It… more»
No Reserve Wagon: 1971 Ford Country Squire
As the old adage goes, “You don’t know what you have ’til it’s gone” and that is certainly true with cars, station wagons in particular. They’re hot today, but if you grew up in an era where they were… more»
















