While there is a halo surrounding the 1953 Corvette for being first in a long line of legendary sports cars, critics are quick to point out the shortcomings of these early Corvettes. Some have hinted that the early Corvette’s… more»
Offers Considered: 1956 Continental Mark II
Halo models are not a new phenomenon, and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. However, halo marques are less prevalent, and typically occupy the upper end of the market to entice “Joe Average” into a showroom… more»
Certified and Registered: 1953 MiG-15UTI
I always admire a seller with a candid approach, and that is undoubtedly the case with the owner and this 1953 MiG-15UTI. He doesn’t have to sell this fighter, and categorically won’t hand it to someone inexperienced. He acknowledges… more»
Unrestored Survivor: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner 8
The immediate post-war years were golden ones for American vehicle manufacturers. Pent-up demand meant they couldn’t produce cars fast enough to satisfy buyers who had been starved of new cars for almost four years. The latest offerings were typically… more»
Fuelie Tribute: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the problems associated with buying a C2 Corvette Convertible “Fuelie” is that they are typically expensive. Very expensive. Six-figure sums aren’t unprecedented for pristine examples, placing them beyond the reach of mere mortals. That is where our… more»
Performance Focus: 1985 Ford Mustang
When some buyers walk into a dealership to purchase a new car, they will try to combine performance and comfort. That isn’t the case with this 1985 Ford Mustang. Its first owner focused purely on driving away in a… more»
Givenchy Series: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI
Lincoln’s Mark VI series of cars were available in both four-door and two-door body styles, as you can see in this example. I don’t know if the “Two doors too many!!” crowd wants their luxury car with just two… more»
Junk In The Trunk: 1983 Honda Motocompo
I don’t know if I would normally refer to this 1983 Honda Motocompo as a scooter as I think of scooters as step-through motorcycles. I don’t know if I’d refer to it as a motorcycle either, and a mini-bike… more»
26k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
When compared to its late-sixties and early-seventies C3 counterparts, the 1977 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t win many awards in terms of performance, but neither do most other once mighty offerings from this period, as this was a time when fuel… more»
Cheap Running Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
Growing up near an AMC dealership in the seventies and having a father who enjoyed rooting for the underdogs, it wasn’t surprising when he eventually drove home behind the wheel of one of their products, though it did little… more»
What’s Your Bid? 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Convertible Coupe
Where I live, there’s a three-story antique mall that’s been in business for decades. One of the vendors recently tried to move some wares by announcing it was “Christmas in July”: Buy a wrapped antique and be surprised when… more»
1 of 126 – 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
Buick’s GS ranks among the most subdued ground-pounders of the classic muscle car era. Available in flashy colors like brown with a black vinyl top, the GS wore its muscle like a thug in a tailored suit, confident and… more»
Tidy Eight-Seater: 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon
Practicality is often a key consideration when an enthusiast begins their quest for a classic to park in their garage. The harsh reality is that a two-seat sports car won’t offer an engaging experience for a large family, but… more»