Blues Brothers Tribute: 1974 Dodge Monaco

There were three stars of the quasi-classic 1980 movie, The Blue Brothers: Saturday Night Live alum John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and a 1974 Dodge Monaco, dressed up as a retired Chicago police car. As it turns out, 13… more»

I’ll Make It Fit: 1948 Diamond T Hot Rod Pickup

The early 18th century English poet Alexander Pope once wrote that “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”  This may be true, but if we modify that quote for the world of hot rod building it would read… more»

Last Year Ragtop: 1985 Buick Riviera Convertible

The sixth-generation Riviera moved to GM’s B-body platform which gave them front-wheel-drive for the first time, along with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado. These were not inexpensive cars, at $24,000 in 1985 dollars, or $65,000 in equivalent 2022… more»

Four-Speed Trail Bike: 1971 Honda CT70 HKO

How many of you were alive in 1971? If you were and you were a kid, or a kid at heart, you may have wanted one of Honda’s new mini trail bikes. These were incredibly popular little motorcycles and… more»

44k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most desirable muscle cars in the current classic market. Pristine examples command impressive prices as enthusiasts clamor over one another in a bid to park one in their garage. With… more»

Farm Hay Hauler: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup

I was scrolling through my local craigslist and spotted this one. You just don’t see these flat-nose pickups anymore. It doesn’t currently run, the mileage is unknown, and it was used four years ago as a farm truck to… more»

Baby Austin: 1937 Austin 7 Cabriolet

Built in the UK and licensed in other markets worldwide, the Austin 7 (also Austin Seven) would become the British version of the American Ford Model-T. Its production run was long (1923-39), and the little car was available in… more»

455/5-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The owner of this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am performed many mechanical upgrades creating a total performance package. They wrapped the upgraded drivetrain in a rust-free body with paint that takes your breath away. With the work complete, they feel… more»

One Of 630! 1932 Buick Roadster

The first thing that I thought of when reviewing this 1932 Buick 56C roadster is, “Could this be the origins of the muscle car?” Sporty lines, a sort of two-seater (if you don’t include the rumble seat), convertible folding… more»

Surprisingly Sound: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger

When I first saw the listing for this dusty old Ramcharger, I had my doubts that it would be worth $7,500. But when you peek into the listing, you see it’s actually a pretty solid truck that really just… more»

Anti-Rust Truck: 1981 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4

It’s hard to believe, but some of those anti-rust treatments that dealers used to hawk in the 70s and 80s seem to have worked. I suspect when we see impressive results like this 1981 Toyota Pickup that some trucks… more»

L88 Hot Rod: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Do you ever look at a car and think, “Man, that thing just gives off the right vibes?” That’s how I feel when looking at this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with a variety of period-correct modifications and a real-deal… more»

Heavy Hot Rod: 1970 Dodge D200 Pickup

This Dodge D200 Camper Special was found in a Texas barn where it had been parked since 1991. The current owner did quite a bit of maintenance on the truck, but there are a few more things that need… more»

Cheap Fun! Lifted 1999 Chevy Corvette

If you’ve never seen the 1999 remake of the movie The Thomas Crown Affair, Pierce Brosnan’s character drives a vintage Shelby Mustang with large off-road tires, a roll bar, and driving lights. A modified car built like that is… more»

400 V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

In 1957, the Bel Air would be in its third year of production as part of the generation of Chevies that became known as the Tri-Fives. At 168,000 copies, the Bel Air Sport Coupe would be the third best-selling… more»

North Of The Border Find: 1938 Pontiac Six

Most Pontiacs that we cover are Trans Ams, GTOs, and early ’60s Grand Prixs or Catalinas. We’re going to go a bit further back today with this 1938 Pontiac Six Two-Door Touring sedan. Known as “Betty” this sedan was… more»

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