Hemi ‘Cudas are rare and expensive. This car started life as a yellow Plymouth Barracuda with a slant six-cylinder engine and 3-speed manual transmission. Somewhere along the way, an owner thought why not “go big” and installed a 528… more»
Rare Ram Air: 1971 Ford Mustang SportsRoof
By 1971, the 1st Generation Mustang had grown in size. Even though it also increased in weight, it was still possible to order a Mustang that provided impressive performance levels. That is the case with this Mustang SportsRoof because… more»
Original 427: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Don’t be fooled because a lot has changed since the owner snapped this shot of this 1966 Corvette Convertible. It has been treated to a full-blown restoration, and the result of this hard work is a classic car that… more»
Upgraded Engine: 1970 Volvo 142S
If you’ve never driven a classic Volvo, then you’ve missed a bit of a rare treat. Below that slightly conservative sheet metal is a car that offers a rewarding driving experience. Cars like this 1970 Volvo 142S are still… more»
383/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Once upon a time a few, sadly, drivers sometimes ventured onto the streets cruising with monster tires out back and skinnies up front, with nothing to back it up besides a stock motor and raunchy exhaust. In contrast, this… more»
Front Yard Find: 1946 Funk B85C Airplane
I have had run-ins with neighbors over the years, namely one in particular who felt like I must be running a backyard mechanic’s operation or running an illegal used car business given the volume of vehicles that were coming… more»
Rare Spec: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 is one of those eminently cheap project cars that you never have to look too hard to find. It’s a great starter classic if you just want to get your feet wet in project car ownership,… more»
Engine Upgrade! 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
You have to hand it to Italian automobile designers, even when they’re beat-up and worn out, they’re still stylish, and IMHO, this 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior is no exception. This European spec version needs help, in both the… more»
Al Unser Connection? 1971 Kawasaki MT1
Shaquille O’Neal is six inches taller than I am and over twice as heavy and I can’t see him riding this 1971 Kawasaki MT1, but I sure would. I subscribe to the theory that if you’re embarrassed about your… more»
Coin Operated: Kiddy Car Barn Find
We all know that some car enthusiasts need to have some decorations around the garage, especially folks with larger shop spaces. But what if you could put some of those decorations to work for you – wouldn’t that be… more»