Many people didn’t realize it then, but the First Generation Oldsmobile Toronado was one of the most important vehicles developed by any American manufacturer. It wasn’t its styling that set it apart, but its groundbreaking drivetrain configuration. The Toronado… more»
Three On the Tree: 1977 Dodge B-100 Tradesman
So-called “shorty” vans will never stop being cool. They’re in a similar space as a short-bed pickup truck; no matter the make or model, if it has a short wheelbase, odds are pretty good we’re going to like it…. more»
No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year marked the last for the C1 Corvette, but it was also the first where buyers found the legendary 327ci V8 under the hood. The Corvette had cemented its place in the market, setting a new… more»
Orange Paint Survivor: 1973 GMC Canyonlands
The more we post articles about the classic GMC motorhome, the more I want one. It’s hard to find anyone who speaks ill of these front-wheel-drive motorhomes when they’re looked after, and given how many still seem to pop… more»
Chopped? 1929 Ford Model A
Descriptions used by sellers often confuse me. Sure, I can be a bit thick but when something doesn’t interpretively compute, I’ll keep reading the details to see what I have missed. Take this 1929 Ford Model A for example…. more»
No Reserve Garage Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
A C4 Corvette is perhaps one of the cheapest and most user-friendly entries into classic car ownership. Thanks to generous production numbers and ease of accessing spare parts, it’s not exactly hard to find one for a very reasonable… more»
Rare 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback 4-Speed
With just over six thousand of them having been produced over a two-year period, AMC’s unusual Eagle Kammback is the rarest of their Eagle 4×4 models. Yes, they were based on the former Gremlin body, your eyes aren’t deceiving… more»
GT5 Clone: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
I recall the first time that I spied a De Tomaso Pantera – I was immediately smitten! It was a sort of terra cotta colored ’71 version and the sound of it idling was entrancing. Also, being a ’71,… more»
Super Clean Sunrader: 1986 Toyota Motorhome
Oftentimes, when you look at a mini camper, you go into it knowing you’re going to make some concessions for having a vehicle that is easier to maneuver and far more fuel-efficient than a full-size motorhome. You’re not going… more»
Caesar’s Chariot: 1976 Ford Econoline Boogie Van
Isn’t it incredible that despite the numerous intricate details that go into creating a truly a van like this that so many of them survive looking like they just rolled out of a 1970s drive-in movie theater parking lot?… more»
It’s a Bitsa! 1956 Corvette SR Tribute
Sometime in 1956 (accounts vary as to exactly when), between 4 and 8 (accounts vary) Corvettes were converted to “SR” specification, mainly for the purpose of racing them. The few that remain (and some clones, and at least one… more»
Old School Cool: 1954 Austin Healey 327 V8 Hot Rod!
California was ground zero for the rod and custom scene starting in the 1940s. So-Cal Speed Shop, Hollywood Motors, Dean Batchelor, Vic Edelbrock, Von Dutch – never was there more fertile grounds for hot rod creation than Southern California…. more»
Restomod Royalty: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S3
There are some cars you just want to see modified. I realize this is a subjective opinion, but the Chevrolet Laguna S3 is one of those vehicles for me. I feel its styling and proportions just make an incredibly… more»



















