In the 1970s and early ’80s, anyone under the age of 12 would have readily voted the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser “Coolest wagon around.” What’s sweeter than an “11 window wagon with observation roof?” Lots of cars offer nifty features… more»
American Classic Cars
Where’s the Keys? 1967 Chevrolet Impala
The 1967 Impala is a striking looking car, and while this example will require some work, it does appear to be a potentially solid candidate for a restoration project. The owner points out that the values on these are… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1959 Crown Craft Speedboat
While not in our typical wheelhouse, Reader Ray K’s 1959 Crown Craft Speedboat seems like one cool find! This 16-foot vintage speedboat is powered by a Buick Nailhead V8 and should make a splash when and if you get… more»
Super Hauler: 1989 Ford F350 Lariat Dually
When it comes to trucks that may be considered emerging classics, this 1989 Ford F350 Lariat Super Cab may be on the short list. With four doors, dually rear axle, and virtually every box checked for that year’s full-size… more»
Eight-Lug Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
Featuring a nice list of optional extras, this 1962 Bonneville looks to be a solid candidate for a restoration project. The only thing that I find really disconcerting is the date stamp on all of the photos, as these… more»
Rockford Files: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
“This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I’ll get back to you.” Nope, never heard of The Rockford Files. Actually, it was one of my favorite TV shows from the 1970s, and a big… more»
1-of-2 Color: 1962 Chrysler 300H
Wearing distinctive Flamingo paint which was a special order, this 1962 Chrysler 300H is a striking looking vehicle. With only 435 hardtops being built during 1962, it also has a level of rarity to it which goes hand-in-hand with… more»
Clean Cruiser: 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88
In 1971, it was time for a new General Motors full-size cars. This generation would see them as big as they ever would be. This generation also had to go through new bumper impact rules as well as seeing… more»
Over $10K Invested: 1979 Ford F250
The market for vintage trucks is a strong one, with lots of interest in solid baselines for any number of builds, from resto-mods to frame off restorations to shop trucks that wear their patina with pride. Perhaps that’s where… more»
Parts Included: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The list of work that this ’68 Camaro needs is as long as your arm, but thankfully, it does come with a stash of new parts to get the ball rolling. It is a true blank canvas, and you… more»
Lone Ranger: 1955 Ford Ranger 4-Wheel Drive
Marmon-Herrington is renowned for the 4-wheel-drive conversion work that they performed on Ford commercial vehicles, and it was this company that waved their magic wand over this vehicle. The owner claims that this is the only known survivor. He… more»
77K Miles: 1977 Chevrolet El Camino
It seems like we see a lot of El Caminos for sale from its last generation, but we don’t see many for sale from the 1973 to 1977 generation. This generation was a sizable vehicle with plenty of room in… more»
One Owner 22,800 Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
It seems like most gearheads gravitate towards the second-generation Malibu which was a trim level for the Chevelle. By the time of this 1978 Chevrolet Malibu wagon, they were standing on their own and I really like the design of… more»
70K Miles With Upgrades: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix SE
In 1988, it was good-bye to the rear wheel drive Pontiac Grand Prix. Pontiac, along with Chevrolet, Buick, and Oldsmobile moved their two-door coupes to a W platform with front-wheel drive. Each division had a new aerodynamically styled coupe,… more»
















