The 1988 Buick Skyhawk was marketed as a fun sporty car that was fairly affordable. Buick offered the car as a 2-door sedan, a hatchback, a 4-door sedan, and a station wagon. The manual examples are said to be… more»
Fastest American Sedan? 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
A 0 to 60 time of 5.8 seconds is pretty quick today, but in 1991 it was awe-inspiring, even if the vehicle in question had front-wheel drive and four doors. Be the star of almost any Cars & Coffee… more»
41k Mile: 1967 Datsun 1600
The 1967 Datsun 1600 is also lovingly referred to as the Datsun Fairlady. The roadster’s nickname was inspired by the musical My Fair Lady. The cars are often considered the precursor to the Nissan Z-Series. The example at hand… more»
Original Paint: 1969 Ford F-100 Flareside 5-Speed
The seller of this 1969 Ford F-100 Flareside Short Bed pickup went wild with photos and in a very good way. I don’t remember seeing so many photos of a vehicle listed in an online auction. Nice job! If… more»
No Rust One Owner 1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency
If I had still been in high school in the 1980s and hadn’t been paying attention as I should have been (ha, as if), and were instead drawing cars rather than concentrating on my English or math classes (ha,… more»
Solid Big Block Project: 1971 Dodge Charger
When you’re on the hunt for a project and spot a ride that could become your dream driver, it’s easy to get overly excited and lose sight of how much it’s gonna cost to address body issues, especially if… more»
Great Winter Project: 1950 Plymouth DeLuxe
Well, we had DeLuxe and then “Special Deluxe” models at Plymouth back in 1950, and today’s find, a DeLuxe two-door sedan caught my attention due to its sloped or fastback design – I don’t recall ever spotting one before…. more»
Same Owner 27 Years: 1963 Pontiac LeMans
Pontiac joined the compact car movement in 1961 on the heels of the success of the Chevrolet Corvair. Though there were some common traits, the new Tempest stuck with the water-cooled, front-engine layout of other GM products. However, there… more»
1978 Dodge Street Van 318 V8 Four-Speed
As faded as 1978 is for most of us who lived through that era, this 1978 Dodge Street Van is a blank slate for someone talented with welding and other bodywork. It needs work on a few rusty areas… more»
No Reserve Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger
As a fan of the first-generation Dodge Challenger since childhood, I’d sleep better at night, knowing every remaining example will eventually be restored and put back on the road. Sometimes, that’s a tall order, and this 1974 Dodge Challenger… more»
Blank Canvas: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
General Motors was the corporate metaphor for planned obsolescence, so the Chevy Nova was in some ways the antithesis of the corporate agenda. From 1968 through 1979, the Nova changed, but it always kept the same basic vibe. It… more»
Aged but Mild Hot Rod: 1936 Ford Five Window Coupe
Despite what you might see on television or the internet, not everybody has an unlimited budget and mad skills when it comes to building a hot rod. Many times a hot rod is a vehicle that has been updated… more»