Rare 1954 Messerschmitt KR175 Project

Yes, indeed, as the owner says, these German-made Messerschmitt KR175 Kabinenroller microcars are indeed very rare–only 15,000 were built. But it’s the later 200 model (1955 to 1964) that’s a more valuable example of the breed, and the cream… more»

460-Powered 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab 4×4

A few years ago, my father-in-law sold his ’95 F-250 SuperCab 4×4. Powered by the famous 7.3 Power Stroke, I made the mistake of letting his truck idle outside my dining room window on a cold day after I… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Givenchy Edition

Special Edition vehicles aren’t new to the automotive world and can be dated back almost to the advent of the passenger car. Lincoln took the practice to new heights by collaborating with renowned designers to produce its slice of… more»

Unfinished Business: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

If you were around in 1975, you may remember that was the year that catalytic converters were added to all new cars. That required unleaded gasoline to become more plentiful and our neighborhood station added a third pump to… more»

55 MPH 3-Wheeler! 2008 ScootCoupe

If you live in or visit a popular tourist destination, you’ve probably seen a ScootCoupe or more running around. They’re a two-seat (side-by-side) scooter that can be rented by the hour or the day and they resemble a big… more»

Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car

Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars.  People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»

Race Car In Waiting? 1978 Plymouth Arrow

Honk if you remember the Plymouth Arrow. I had to hesitate because I had forgotten completely about this Mitsubishi rebadge. Some might say they were forgettable cars entirely but I’m not going to stake a position from that perspective…. more»

41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»

38K Original Miles! 1954 Plymouth Plaza Suburban

Move over Nomad! Chevrolet wasn’t the only game in town in the ’50s with a two-door station wagon. Actually, all of the domestic auto manufacturers offered such a body style in that era it’s just that the stylish Nomad… more»

Jackpot! Trunk Full of Vintage Car Magazines

Do you remember as a youth when you’d ride your bicycle down to your neighborhood drug store to get the latest issue of your favorite car magazine? I sure do, and I had several favorites (before that, it was… more»

Restored To Perfection! 1928 Buick 28-47S Sedan

For the sake of variety, we do like to delve into cars that aren’t actual barn finds or that all too often discovered pony, muscle, specialty, etc. models – you know, the one of none that sellers like to… more»

Rare Threads: 1973 AMC Pierre Cardin Javelin AMX

The AMX started out as a stand-alone, two-seater offering in the AMC lineup when it was introduced as a 1968 model, but by 1971 had become a more high-performance version of the second-generation Javelin.  For those desiring some over-the-top… more»

33K-Mile One-Owner! 1997 Lincoln Continental

The ninth-generation front-wheel drive Lincoln Continental is still quite luxurious, quiet, solid, and steady, although a lot of us seem to think that rear-wheel drive is the only way luxury cars should be configured. I would have a serious… more»

30-Year Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

The first iteration of the Ford Mustang (1964 to 1966) had some of the highest production numbers ever for an American car. Nearly 1.3 million copies of the little “pony” were built across 30 months, meaning the assembly line… more»

BF Auction: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible

Many enthusiasts are drawn by the lure of classic Convertibles, which is understandable. They offer excellent opportunities to hit the road on sunny days with the wind in your hair to revel in all Mother Nature offers. This 1981… more»

Mostly Original: 1961 Ford Falcon

Let’s be honest; Robert McNamara was never cut out for the car industry. More at home in an accounting office than a design studio or an engineering workshop, he viewed automobiles as a way to make money, and nothing… more»

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