The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Some of the more noticeable changes came in 1978 when rubberized bumper covers were added fore and aft. That would also be a record (or near record)… more»
American Classic Cars
Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
In the late 1960s, U.S. automakers saw another market developing for muscle cars – the compact. Because they were lighter in weight, you could make quite a stir using smaller engines that insurance companies might look on more favorably…. more»
Drive Or Transform? 1981 GMC Shorty Van
The custom van craze that swept America was still in its heyday during the early eighties, and while the full-size offerings had more practical space and were often set up to resemble a rolling motel, those who wanted to… more»
44k Original Miles: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Some cars come under the heading of “seemed like a good idea at the time.” Such is the case with this 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca, it was designed to provide the company with… more»
Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a “what you see is what you get” project. The owner passed away before bringing their dream to reality, and it appears that a friend is selling the car on the family’s behalf…. more»
One of a Kind: 1960 Buick Show Car
Have you ever owned a classic and wondered what happened to it years after you let it go? Such is the story behind this 1960 Buick Show Car. It is a cool custom that disappeared around 1966, only to… more»
Pristine XJ: 1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Sometimes, you see an asking price and recoil slightly. It’s only natural; we all want to find bargains. However, there are select cases where you can’t help but understand why the seller is swinging for the proverbial fences. In… more»
Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
Southern Pacific RR Truck: 1937 International Pickup
A running, driving pre-war International pickup is rare enough without this one’s exotic origin: it was owned and used by Southern Pacific Railroad in Sacramento from new. When the rail company retired it, an employee who had driven it… more»
Work-In-Progress: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle… more»
Mint Condition: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
I sometimes think that life is mocking me. That is because I have long dreamed of parking a Teal Metallic 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra in my garage. However, short of a lottery win or an unexpected bequest from… more»
42k Original Miles: 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
When the listing for this 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado appeared on my desk, I struggled to decide what its single most impressive attribute was. However, after some thought, I believe it is close to a “total” package. It presents… more»
454 Power! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible
Along with numerous other GM offerings, the Chevrolet Caprice was heading for a major downsizing in 1977, but it remained large and in charge for ’75 and was still available with big-block power. This one seems to tick all… more»
Rare Pickup Project: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T
The seller of this rare 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T – an acronym for Super Sport Truck – has listed it for a very fair price, seemingly concerned that the high mileage requires it to be marketed as a… more»
Lake Buggy: Weird 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet produced 3.8 million Cavalier-branded automobiles between 1982 and 1993. But none of them had a body made of wood. This one-of-a-kind oddball is based on a 1985 edition of the Cavalier, of which nearly 384,000 were assembled. We… more»
Same Owner Since ’59: 1956 Chevrolet 150
Chevrolet was on fire in the mid-1950s when they rolled out a new design that would later be referred to as the “Tri-Fives”. The 150 was the entry-level model, followed by the 210 and Bel Air. Sales were swift,… more»
















