In the mid-1960s, the Pontiac GTO was launched as the performance version of the mid-size LeMans/ Tempest. A decade later, the GTO was gone, a victim of declining sales due to tighter emissions controls and higher fuel prices. As… more»
29k Miles! 1975 Dodge Charger Daytona
When the subject of a Dodge Charger Daytona comes up, this one may not be the first car that enters most people’s minds. But by the mid-seventies, muscle was out and the personal luxury car was in, and for… more»
Fit For A… Prime Minister? 1982 Nissan President
One of the primary drivers for my subject car selection process is the frequency of write-ups. In the past dozen or so years, I can only find 2 Barn Finds write-ups on a Nissan President. I can’t say if… more»
Decent Driver: 1963 Buick Wildcat
What’s in a name? Well, quite a bit, actually, when an automaker with a typically conservative reputation chooses to call one of their offerings a Wildcat! But that’s one of the things I’ve always admired about Buick when every… more»
Snarling Beast: 1990 Ferrari F40
At Ferrari, there was racing, and then there were cars that must be sold to support racing, and then there were road cars that were race cars in disguise. The first of these was the 288 GTO, a supercar… more»
V8/5-Speed: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Defining the end of The Malaise Era has long been a topic of debate, with many knowledgeable individuals providing answers with compelling supporting evidence. Some feel that the appearance of the 1984 Buick Grand National was the catalyst, while… more»
56K-Mile Bustleback: 1987 Lincoln Continental
“Lincoln Continental. The first thing you’ll notice is that everybody else does.”, says a period Lincoln advertisement for this downsized, bustleback four-door-only luxury car. I really like this generation of the Lincoln Continental, this is another model that has… more»
Rough Rider: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
The original cost of a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am was about $8,000. Today, prices for the rotisserie restored and low mile Special Edition Trans Ams exceed $100,000. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am has a long way to go before… more»
One-Owner Project: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Although some vehicle values have recently taken a beating in the classic market, the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra isn’t one of them. Like many of its Fox-Body brethren, prices continue heading north at an alarming rate. At least,… more»
Taking a Vow of Poverty: British Car Collection For Sale
We have all heard that those who wish to enter certain religious orders must first take a vow of poverty in order to show their dedication. That commitment obviously separates out those who are not truly serious about their… more»
No Reserve: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
After faltering steps during its first years of production, Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette underwent significant changes for the 1956 model year. Not only did it receive an entirely new body, but lifting the hood would reveal nothing but a V8…. more»
World’s Fastest 250: 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1
In 1964, if you wanted to be able to go 100 mph on what was the world’s fastest production road bike of the era, this 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1 was the motorcycle for you. 60 mph is fast… more»


















