Restoration Not Needed: 1959 Chevrolet Apache

The popularity of old Chevrolet pickups just keeps truckin’ along. Today, for your review, we have a member of the  “Task Force” edition (’55-’61) in the form of a 1959 Apache 3100. It has a very nice original presence… more»

Putting the “Grand” in GT: 1984 Porsche 928S

I need to preface this article by saying that the Porsche 928 is one of my absolute favorite cars. Its performance, pedigree, style, and value are difficult to beat. You just have to buy the right one. Keeping in… more»

Unfinished Restomod: 1946 Chevrolet COE

The Chevrolet AK-Series COE (Cab-Over-Engine) trucks were workhorses back when this hauler was built after World War II. If you Google photos of these things, you’ll find more examples of modified customs as opposed to original trucks as most… more»

Hidden for Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The time frame is unclear, but the seller indicates this 1967 Mustang Fastback has spent years in storage. It was their father’s pride and joy, but it hadn’t seen the light of day since he passed away. They feel… more»

BF Auction: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

After spending decades in the wilderness, later examples of the C3 Corvette are gaining traction in the classic market. There are many reasons for the change, from the recognition of those cars as comfortable and accomplished tourers to a… more»

Entry Level Classic! 1972 Cadillac Coupe deVille

The market for 227.4 inch (5.8m) two-door cars tapered off some decades ago, but you can relive those glory days and thumb your nose at modern luxury with this 1972 Cadillac Coupe deVille. The Enumclaw, Washington classic runs and… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1974 BMW 2002 Tii

One of BMW’s most successful automobiles was the 1960s and 1970s 2002 Series. It was a sporty, smaller touring car that was powered by a 2-liter inline-4. One version was the Tii which was fuel-injected while other variants were… more»

Lots of Miles to Go: 1970 Volvo 1800E

In the old days, a car with 100,000 miles was universally considered to be worn out.  Someone else could deal with the maintenance from that point on, as it was time to trade in.  Well, at least until Volvo… more»

Original 440: 1970 Plymouth GTX

Such was the pressure during the 1970s that it would have been easy for the muscle car to fade into oblivion. The triple whammy of tightening emission standards, rising fuel prices, and growing insurance premiums almost led to their… more»

South Florida Find: 1969 Buick GS 400

Here’s a rare one for your review, a 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible. The seller states that it’s one of 1,303 produced though my research source places it as one of 1,776 – regardless it’s rare and his question… more»

Form Follows Function: 1974 Lotus Europa

Colin Chapman is someone you should be familiar with.  His singular focus on weight savings and efficiency set the stage for what Lotus automobiles would be and still is today.  However, that singular focus sometimes made him and the… more»

44k Original Miles: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

If I could give classic car owners a single piece of advice if they decide to list their pride and joy for sale, it would be to take some time and effort to provide potential buyers with a decent… more»

Backyard Project Car: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type

The seller claims that buying a black Buick Regal T-Type is the fastest path toward creating a GNX clone. I have to admit, I never thought much about the color, but he’s right: starting with a black Regal gets… more»

Champagne Yellow Project: 1962 Porsche 356

Are we looking at a potentially very good deal here? This is a 1962 Porsche 356 in claimed project-grade condition, but it certainly looks like it’s very close to being a road-going driver given the way it’s presented here…. more»

Blazerado? 1981 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 4X4

Sometimes in life, you’ve just got to get past the question of why, and once that’s done it’s easier to focus on what.  Even the seller himself questions why this contraption was built, and the simple answer is he… more»

Crimson and Cream Cowboy Cadillac: 1988 Chevrolet C30 Dually

My grandfather used to say that there was no substitute for cubic inches.  As someone who occasionally tows a travel trailer, I would agree with that and add that the weight of a tow vehicle matters.  It also doesn’t… more»

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