Plain Jane Brawn: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1

Since Cadillac didn’t offer a muscle car in the 1960s/1970s, the job of offering one with both performance and luxury fell to Buick. And they did it admirably beginning in 1965 with the Gran Sport, shortened to GS in… more»

GTO Judge Tribute! 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Pontiac did not offer a GTO convertible in 1972, but this 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport convertible came pretty close. Its original Endura bumper and hood snorkels would have shouted “GTO” from a distance, and a later owner upped the… more»

Rare Big Block! 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Stuffing a giant engine into a small car dates back more than a century, and this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS marks the end of the big block Camaro. The seller describes this Lakewood, Pennsylvania classic as genuine SS retaining… more»

Almost Finished: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

It takes a leap of faith to purchase a freshly restored classic because time hasn’t allowed any potential shortcomings to rear their ugly head. I’m not stating that would be the case with this 1966 Mustang Convertible because the… more»

Pair of Indy Pace Cars: 1979 Ford Mustangs

The Ford Mustang had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 about six weeks after its introduction in 1964. 15 years would pass before that happened again, this time with the new Fox body the Mustang… more»

Surf’s Up! 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon

Often, the seller of an old and forlorn station wagon will suggest that it would make a “cool surf wagon” or some similar undertaking as its next station in life. In the case of this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline, it… more»

One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»

The Best? 1967 Ford Bronco

Although the seller doesn’t make the claim, I often ponder what it takes for a classic to be the best of a particular model. That is the one posed by this 1967 Ford Bronco because its presentation and overall… more»

Dakar Yellow Clownshoe: 2000 BMW M Coupe

In BMW land, Dakar Yellow is one of those colors that gets enthusiasts’ blood pumping. First of all, fast, yellow cars just ooze speed in every way possible; heck, there’s even a paint code called “Speed Yellow” that you… more»

One-Owner 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne

I always place great store in long-term ownership of any classic. Vehicles with that history are generally well-maintained and treated respectfully, which explains how they’ve survived. This 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne takes that theory to a higher level. Until recently,… more»

401 Equipped! 1971 AMC Javelin SST

OK, how about a show of hands, AMC Javelin gen-one (’68-’70) or AMC Javelin gen-two (’71-’74)? I’ve always preferred gen-one but I’m willing to be persuaded otherwise. The persuasion today is courtesy of a 1971 Javelin in SST trim…. more»

Simply Stunning: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Owning a vehicle that allows the entire family to experience the classic motoring experience offers a wonderful bonding opportunity, and this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is ideal for that role. It presents superbly, and its third-row seating provides accommodation… more»

Project or Parts? 1973 AMC Javelin

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The current owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin suggests it would be an ideal candidate for a project or parts car. I believe it deserves better than that second option due… more»

French Flair: Renault Caravelle Project or Parts

In the late 1950s, Pierre Dreyfus, head of Renault, was vacationing in Florida. He noticed the popularity of the VW Beetle and its sister, the Karmann Ghia. Meanwhile, Renault dealers were begging for a car with a sporty demeanor… more»

Short Survivor: 1977 Dodge B100 Tradesman

Dodge B-Series vans have been around for over five decades, that’s longer than a lot of you have been on the planet, and less than some of you (us) have been on the planet. This is a 1977 Dodge… more»

No Reserve: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project

Restoration projects can stall for many reasons, with the project vehicle remaining untouched for months or years. In the case of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the duration is measured in decades. A previous owner commenced the meticulous disassembly of… more»

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