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Safari Build: 1980 Avanti II

This 1980 Avanti II has been given a treatment we don’t often see with vehicles produced by this unusual American company. The Avanti underwent numerous transformations over the years, in both terms of styling and powerplants, but there’s no… more»

Are Porsche Prices Too High? 1969 Porsche 912 Targa

One of the more amazing aspects of the collectible automobile hobby is Porsche prices.  Like those pesky Chinese spy balloons, the going rate for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsches is in the stratosphere.  That leaves many folks who don’t… more»

Rockford Files Tribute Car: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Chicken or egg? Do I own a ’74 Firebird Esprit because I like The Rockford Files, or do I like The Rockford Files because I like Firebirds? In seventh grade, I’d ride the bus home from school and watch old reruns… more»

Factory Stretch! 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75

In the days before “nine passenger” implied “giant SUV,” you could order a factory-stretched ride like this 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75. Keen-eyed Caddy fans will notice the ’69 grille on this Brandon, Florida classic, matched by ’69 tail… more»

Recent Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few better ways to photograph any Corvette than the “low-¾” angle. That approach typically accentuates the low and aggressive stance of these classics, which is one of the factors that immediately attracted me to this 1964 Coupe…. more»

Pace Car Replica Project: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88

For the fourth time in the decade, Oldsmobile was chosen in 1977 to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500.  The race edition of the Delta 77 Royale piloted by actor James Garner came with a Targa Top for… more»

Factory T-Tops: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

The word “Daytona” conjures up thundering American V8s on sandy beaches or high banked ovals, but somehow it also seems at home on this sporty red hatchback from Dodge. Chrysler has always done its own thing, and when its… more»

Stored Since 1986: 1968 Dodge Charger Roller

When the company launched its “Dodge Rebellion” marketing campaign, the new Charger was at the forefront. The approach was to solidify Dodge as being the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. The Charger didn’t catch on at first in 1966-67,… more»

Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca

Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»

One Family Slant Six: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Plymouth Barracuda was totally redesigned in 1970, most buyers wanted a V8 engine. And 89% of them were built with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine or larger. The other 11% came with the Slant Six motor… more»

Needs Some TLC: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

I just returned from a trip to Houston, Texas and one of the first things that caught my attention was a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, parked in the shared parking area of an upper-scale residential community. I wondered about the… more»

1 Of 500: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Project

Just the mention of a Boss 429 Mustang is enough to bring tears of joy to most blue oval fans, and rightfully so, as not only are these Fords fast but they’re also scarce and highly sought after.  The… more»

Unrestored Hippie Van! 1976 Dodge Tradesman

Dodge’s B-Series vans, dubbed the RAM, were in production for more than 30 years (1971-2003). The first generation ran through 1978 and was divided into two categories, Tradesman for cargo vans and Sportsman for people vans. The Tradesman was… more»

1 of 200: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

The Saleen brand has long been associated with building some of the most sought-after Ford Mustangs ever made. When the first examples showed up, they were a bit more restrained in terms of upgrades compared to the modern-day offerings,… more»

57k Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

If I could give an owner two pieces of advice when selling their classic, they would be to provide as many high-quality images as possible and supply clear and concise information that leaves nothing open to potential incorrect interpretation…. more»

318 V8 Crate Motor: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Although the Plymouth Barracuda was all-new in 1970, its wings were clipped after 1971 as a performance car. Before 1972, you could get a ‘Cuda with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8. After that, the 340 was the… more»

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