Last 5-Speed Built? 1984 ASC McLaren Capri

The ASC McLaren Capri is a familiar face around here. It’s beginning to remind me of the Blazer K5 Chalet, where it was made in limited numbers but there’s seemingly always one for sale. The ASC is obviously not… more»

Silver Anniversary Edition: 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe

Parked in 1983, the seller of this 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina tells us that it is one of only 3,433 built that year. It’s a top drawer model and helped Pontiac celebrate its 25th anniversary. Looking a bit… more»

Simply Spotless: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

Even in its most “sedate” mechanical configuration, Dodge’s 1970 Challenger R/T Convertible offered buyers impressive performance. The car combined this with muscular good looks, making it a sure-fire winner in the classic world. Our feature car possesses these attributes,… more»

V8-Powered C1: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Some people will argue the C1 (first generation) Corvette is the best-looking Corvette ever produced. According to The Corvette Museum, “In 1953, the first 300 were built by hand in Flint, Michigan, just after General Motors unveiled the Corvette… more»

Only One Left? 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma

When was the last time you saw a 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma? It’s easily been a couple of decades for me and maybe never for some of you. They’re interesting to see today mainly for the historic value, or historic… more»

350 V8 Daily Driver: 1975 Oldsmobile 442

What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»

1942 Cadillac M24 Custom Speedster

If you research a Cadillac M24 you’ll find the designation associated with a flathead V8 engine as used in a Chaffee M24 military tank. Actually, Cadillac’s involvement was more than just contributing and engine, they were also responsible for… more»

54k Original Miles: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Looking to cash in on the youth movement that had sold a lot of muscle cars in the 1960s, Plymouth created a sportier version of its Valiant compact in 1970. The Duster would share its front clip with the… more»

1 Of 252! 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD455/4-Speed

The year is 1973 and in the automotive world the times they were a-changin’, with the demand quickly shifting from horsepower and muscle to fuel efficiency and economy.  But at any given time in history, whenever there’s a culture… more»

High School Project: 1955 Chevrolet 3200 Pickup

I will admit to having a few projects that I’m beginning to wonder if they will ever get off the ground. One of them many of you already know about, and that’s the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. This project… more»

Original Paint: 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger

When the seller located this 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger, it had been sitting in storage for more than two decades. When he dragged it into the light of day, it revealed itself as a solid and original survivor… more»

1980 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 302 4-Speed Survivor

I promise not to overuse the phrase time capsule when describing this incredible 1980 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT shortbed pickup. You can see for yourselves what a nice truck it is, and by looking at the many photos in… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Datsun 240Z

While the company never publicly stated it, there’s little doubt that Datsun’s 240Z embodied the spirit of the original Jaguar E-Type. From their hatchback two-seat configuration to their inline six-cylinder engines, it is little wonder that the two cars… more»

Package Deal: Four Datsun Sports

The Datsun Sports (aka Fairlady in Japan) was a series of 2-seat roadsters built by Nissan in the 1960s (and briefly into 1970). They would precede the 240/260/280 Z cars that would be hugely successful the following decade. The… more»

Former Museum Piece: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

The 1968 model year was a landmark one for Oldsmobile’s 442. The car came out of the shadows as the company granted it outright model status rather than viewing it as a performance package for the F-85 or Cutlass… more»

Tent Find: 1983 Avanti II Coupe

The Avanti was one of Studebaker’s last attempts at staying afloat in the 1960s. But unfortunately, it was too little too late to make much difference and U.S. production ceased at the end of 1963. The brand would continue… more»

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