38K Mile Alternative to New: 1973 Ford F250 Camper Special

As new trucks get harder to find, more expensive by the day, and more complicated every year, people are looking outside the box for transportation alternatives.  The kind of vehicle that you can drive on the interstate and fix… more»

Parked For 25 Years! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

When a manufacturer hits upon a winning formula with one of its models, it is common to stick with that formula for an extended period. Volkswagen subscribed to that theory with the Beetle. It remained in production for an… more»

Field Find: 1980 Lamborghini Countach Replica

As a kid, I used to go wandering through old yards and back-lots looking for automotive treasure. The most exciting thing we ever found was an old school bus. But imagine being a young enthusiast and coming across a… more»

One Owner Hero: 1995 Dodge Viper RT10

In the world of automotive, there are a few sounds that get the heart racing. The rumble of a naturally aspirated V8, the whoosh of a turbo spooling up, and the thunk of a well-made car door on a… more»

Highly Optioned: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

While Ford released the Mustang Mach 1 as a performance variant, a knowledgeable buyer could order their new toy with a wide variety of optional extras. The original owner did that with this 1972 Mach 1, allowing it to… more»

El Camino-Inspired? 1958 Imperial Pickup

The Imperial was introduced in 1926 as Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile. After 1954, its Chrysler branding was dropped so the company could better apposition the car to compete against the Cadillac, Continental, Lincoln, Packard, and other premium brands. The second… more»

Only 35K Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Last week I covered this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1. Its most notable feature is its LT-1 engine, but the ‘Vette wasn’t the only benefactor of this excellent powerplant in ’72, the Z28 Camaro got in on the act too…. more»

Affordable Project: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

After fifteen years in dry storage, the owner of this 1973 Corvette has coaxed it back to life so it can find a new home. It needs some TLC, but it could be one of the most affordable C3… more»

Beautiful S-Code! 1967 Ford Mustang GTA 390

First-gen Mustangs, which I would shorten to include just the ’65 to ’70 version, are still so common that it takes a pretty spectacular example to stand out. Here is just such an example in the form of a… more»

Chevy Vega Clone: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Wagon

The Pontiac Sunbird was a copy of the 1970s Chevy Monza, which was also duplicated by Buick and Oldsmobile. A station wagon was added to the lineup in 1978, but it was a rework of the discontinued Astre, which… more»

Take Your Pick: Trio of 1960s Chevrolet Corvettes

Who remembers the TV show, Route 66, the one where the two heroes tooled around in a new Chevy Corvette every year for four seasons? The show debuted in 1960 and ran through 1964, which is the period that… more»

Nomad Redux? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

Chevrolet’s original Nomad (’55-’57) was an arguable success. Reaching a sales total of about 22K units, it probably had a more limited appeal than most station wagons due to its price, and of course, its two-door body style –… more»

Highly Original! 1975 FMC 2900R Motor Coach

Despite traversing a reported 86,555 miles over nearly 50 years, this 1975 FMC Motor Coach in Grass Valley, California could pass for two or three years old! The blue color scheme feels like a refreshing wave from a decade… more»

Solid Rambler: 1967 AMC Rebel SST

AMC resurrected the Rebel name in 1967 when the car replaced the Classic as a true intermediate. It was longer and wider than before, offering as much cabin space as the Big Three’s full-size automobiles. And while the cars… more»

Dash Plaque Included: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

Another day, another 20th Anniversary Ford Mustang offered with a fairly ambitious asking price. These GT350 cars, which were not exactly well-received when new, pop up every now and again and in most instances, the sellers are looking for… more»

Chesterfield Brown: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1970’s were known for wild colors and wild graphics. One color that is making a comeback is brown. One of the most beautiful brown hues was Pontiac’s Chesterfield brown that had a hint of gold metallic in the… more»

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