While some enthusiasts tackle a project build with a focus on originality, others are open to customization. If you fall into the second category, you may find this 1959 MG MGA irresistible. Its changes are more than skin deep,… more»
Italian Survivor Sedan: 1973 Fiat 124 Special
Despite sitting out in the snow in the Boulder, Colorado area, this 1973 Fiat 124 Special Sedan appears to be a very solid and nice-looking car, cosmetically. I believe this color is called Fiat Yellow, but hopefully, a Fiat… more»
Recently Restored: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
The seller indicates that this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner underwent a comprehensive restoration last year. However, carefully examining the supplied images confirms there are still a few minor tasks awaiting its new owner in their quest for perfection. It… more»
No Frills Survivor: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen arrived in 1976 as the successor to the aging Dart. Over at Plymouth, a badge-engineering version of the automobile called the Volare replaced the Valiant. There were no major leaps forward in the cars from a… more»
One of 1806: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
It’s not uncommon for car people to collect (or want to collect) cars that their parents owned. In his younger days, my dad drove a Grabber Lime ’71 Mach 1, so seeing old slides of that car started me… more»
Overhead Cam: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible
It’s always fun to run across a first-year example of just about any auto, and the Pontiac Firebird is certainly no exception. Pony cars were hot commodities during this period, with Pontiac introducing its F-Body offering as a 1967… more»
Mellow Yellow: 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible
Boy, you could call this big 1964 Buick Wildcat “Old Yeller”! The very ouvert finish, which appears to be Sunburst is even more pronounced by this Wildcat’s outsized 219″ stretch riding on a 123″ wheelbase – just the length… more»
Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
As NASCAR’s aero battle heated up for model year 1968, Ford yoked the full-sized Galaxie off the track in favor of a new fastback mid-sized called Torino. Aerodynamics influenced the overhauled Galaxie too, and the front of this 1968… more»
Morgan 3-Wheeler Replica: 2015 JZR Beetleback
One of the cooler cars ever conceived was the Morgan Aero 3-Wheeler. An absolutely bonkers car in theory, it represents one of the glaringly few moments in automotive history when a manufacturer built a vehicle with little regard for… more»
Low Miles, Two Owners: 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen set about replacing the Karmann Ghia in the early 1970s, beginning with a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The new car was named Scirocco, after a desert wind (joining the handful of cars from Maserati also named after windy… more»
American Icon Serial Number 001: 1954 GMC Scenicruiser
While there were serious issues to deal with in the America of the 1950s, there was also a sense that it was a country on the move. Cars were getting larger, sleeker, and faster. The passenger aviation industry was… more»
Supercoupe? 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire SX 5-Speed
Oldsmobile brochures touted the 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire SX as being a “Sport Coupe” and “Supercoupe” and this V6 five-speed example looks like a nice project car. The seller wasn’t sure if this was an SX or GT, but a… more»