21-Window Rag Top: 1967 VW Microbus Deluxe

One of the harder decisions to make is when you have a desirable specimen of a vehicle in project form and you know it’s not going to get the treatment it deserves in the short term. This 1967 Volkswagen… more»

Rare Pop-Top: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet

I’m steeling myself for the “broken record” comments where I pontificate yet again about just where all of these Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalets are coming from. Here’s yet another one, also in project form, that needs restoration but supposedly… more»

50k Genuine Mile Survivor! 1965 Buick Riviera

When a manufacturer presents a new model to the buying public, there are two approaches they can take. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than with two different vehicles released during the 1960s. When Ford unveiled the Mustang, it saturated… more»

350-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Fake patina sets the teeth on edge for many enthusiasts, but there’s something endearing about the real thing. That’s what we find with this 1978 Chevrolet C10. This Pickup has never been a trailer queen, and there’s evidence to… more»

Fuel Injected 361! 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Survivor

DeSoto was a brand of automobile made under the Chrysler halo from 1928-61. The 1960 models would be the last as a full production year since the company pulled the plug just two months after announcing the 1961 editions…. more»

The Barbarian: 1930 Ford Roadster Hot Rod

Manufacturers spend thousands of hours and an untold amount of money devising the name of their latest offering. The badge needs to achieve two aims. The first is that it must, in some way, encourage an emotional response from… more»

Garage Find! 46K Mile 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier

This isn’t the usual type of exciting, dream-about barn find vehicle that most of us hope to find hiding away in a dusty barn or garage somewhere. But, it is a first-generation 46k-mile 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier with a 5-speed… more»

No Reserve: 1957 Buick Super Riviera

In keeping with the market trends of the era, Buick’s Super received a completely new body for 1957, replacing one that had only been in production for three model years. Today, it isn’t unusual for manufacturers to extend the… more»

351-4V Cobra Jet! 1972 Ford Ranchero 500

Full disclosure, Ford Rancheros, such as this 1972 example, don’t capture my imagination the way that Chevy’s El Camino does. That said,  I took one look at this Cottageville, South Carolina domiciled 1972 Ranchero and thought Hmmm, I like… more»

1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight SceniCoupe

Introducing a car so big it doesn’t even fit in the seller’s pictures! Normally you could take a step backward and get the whole car in view, but sometimes you’re backed up against a lion’s cage or a dangerous… more»

Trend Setter: 1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam

As Lotus put it, “…the one with the engine where the GP cars put it.” The Europa was an eye-opener upon its introduction in 1966, not for its unusual body style as much for the location of its engine… more»

No Rust Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620

This 1976 Datsun 620 is a project, but a worthy one considering how straight and rust-free the bodywork is said to be. That’s really your biggest obstacle on a truck like this, as the Japanese tin from this era… more»

Highly Optioned: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

Launched in 1967, the Second Generation Plymouth Barracuda remained in production for three model years. Our feature Fastback rolled off the line in 1968, and its overall condition is pretty respectable for an unrestored classic of that age. Increasing… more»

55K Original Miles: 1979 Citroën CX Pallas

I have had a fascination with French cars lately, a condition I attribute to visiting the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida. They have a wonderful collection of antique automobiles with one of the best collections of… more»

24k Original Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang

When an original survivor has more than five decades under its belt, it would be fair to expect it to exhibit some wear and tear. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Mustang Fastback. It has led a sheltered… more»

Parked Since 1980s: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The 1969 model year may have been the peak for performance-oriented Ford Mustangs, as no less than six of them were available. The GT, Boss, 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, and the new Mach 1 were all… more»

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