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First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible

It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»

Nicest One Left? 1971 Ford Thunderbird 429 V8

This reminds me that I need to fill our birdfeeders. If you want to stand out from the crowd, it’s hard not to with a two-door personal luxury car with this classic and unusual bird beak front-end design. This… more»

Rare Crown Coupe Package: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba

The Chrysler Cordoba seemed to have a promising future when it was introduced as a 1975 model, back in the days of a thriving personal luxury coupe market, but by ’78 sales were declining and the Ricardo Montalban endorsed… more»

50k-Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car

In a period when downsizing was the norm and cars measuring over 19 feet long were fading fast, Lincoln proved there was still demand in the late seventies for a large sedan delivering 13 MPG, or 15 with the… more»

Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug

One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles.  Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»

Rare X-11 Trim: 1982 Chevrolet Citation

The Chevrolet Citation was a moonshot for GM that ended up becoming little more than a footnote in its history. Introduced as a potential import fighter in the economy car class, the Citation was a front-wheel drive economy car… more»

Donation Car: 1990 Cadillac Allante

When a car slides down the slippery slope of going from expensive luxury car to cheap project, it raises all sorts of questions: was it a garbage car to begin with? Was it unfairly maligned from new? Or is… more»

1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham

“You went through the school of hard knocks. So you know a smart buy when you see it. This one is right at home.” That makes little sense unless you know that the brochure photo related to this 1983… more»

Fuel Injected 302: 1969 Ford Mustang

This 1969 Ford Mustang is a tidy driver with a few upgrades to improve its performance. Chief amongst these is a fuel injection system that should give this classic pony car more, er, ponies. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»

Former Patrol Car: 1958 Studebaker Champion

The Champion was often the “bread and butter” car in the Studebaker lineup and was in production from 1939 to 1958. In later years, it played second fiddle to the better-equipped Commander and President models. This 1958 Champion looks… more»

Cadillac for Model A Money: 1927 Cadillac 314

After a long trend of declining prices, Ford Model As are starting to bring good money again.  While a Model A is a perfect car for those who want to dip their tow in antique automobile ownership, there are… more»

No Reserve Roller: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

Based on just appearance alone, if I had to pick a favorite year for the Ford Mustang Fastback, 1969 would rate high as that small additional window on the side and the quad headlights sure work well from a… more»

Last Minute Gift? Bird Corporation Go-Kart

We all know Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re like me, there’s a lot of stuff you’d still like to buy for yourself because no one else will get it for you. That’s what Christmas is all about,… more»

302 V8 Transplant? 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber

This car has all the telltale signs of being a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber other than having a 302-cu.in. V8, which wouldn’t have been available until December of that year as a 1971 model, but with a different/snorkel hood…. more»

Low-Mile Family Heirloom: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Almost everyone dreams of inheriting something exciting or valuable, and some people are lucky enough to realize that dream. Such is the case with the owner of this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. It was left to them by… more»

26k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Thunderbird Glamour Edition

Although his final years as Ford President saw him at loggerheads with his boss, Lee Iacocca, and Henry Ford II were cut from the same cloth. Both saw small cars as a necessary evil to increase sales volumes and… more»