4×4 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet LUV

To combat the rising demand for compact pickups like the Mazda-built Ford Courier (as well as Datsun and Toyota imports), Chevy partnered with Isuzu in 1972. The result was the Chevy LUV, which stood for Light Utility Vehicle. The… more»

Storage Locker Find: Honda Civic CVCC And Acura Integra

I was recently contacted by the owner of two desirable project cars who happened upon the vehicles and a large cache of parts via a storage locker in Georgia. The stash includes two vintage Honda / Acura products that… more»

Well Documented! 1937 Cadillac Series 75

Old cars, especially substantial old cars that have a story, are always interesting. And this 1937 Cadillac Series 75 limousine is no exception. I have seen many from this generation (’36-’37) but I believe that this is the first… more»

Beautiful 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

This beautiful Bright Yellow 1979 Ford Bronco sure shines in the sun! According to the seller, it features original paint, which is amazing for a 44-year-old vehicle. Sixth-generation Ford trucks have been skyrocketing in popularity and value over the… more»

Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»

352 Equipped Hide-Away Hardtop! 1958 Ford Skyliner

The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is not a car I’ve come across very often in my travels, in fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one in person!  The car had a short run, with production beginning in 1957… more»

Weekend Cruiser: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruisers have entered the realm of never being affordable ever again unless you happen to stumble on a longtime owner who hasn’t caught up to the fact that people buy these things just to park in front… more»

30K Original Miles: 1983 TVR Tasmin

TVRs still intrigue me to a significant degree, owing to their humble workshop origins to the extensive use of the lovely Ford Cologne V6 engine. The wedge-shaped styling is hard to resist, too, but that’s a subjective choice. The… more»

Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau

Just as Ford had created the pony car segment during the 1960s with the introduction of the First Generation Mustang, it had achieved the same feat in the Personal Luxury Car sector in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Competition… more»

One Family-Owned Project: 1962 Plymouth Fury

Automotive industry lore has it that Chrysler downsized its full-size cars in 1962 based on a rumor that Chevy was doing the same thing. Whether it was true or not is debatable, but the result was that brands like… more»

Fire Sale L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few more heartbreaking experiences for a classic car owner to face than seeing their pride and joy destroyed due to circumstances beyond their control. I speak from bitter experience, having lost a vehicle that was damaged beyond… more»

Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne

While owning a pristine classic car can be a wonderful experience, slipping behind the wheel of a driver-quality vehicle featuring period-correct upgrades can be equally attractive. That is what is on offer with this 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne. It isn’t… more»

Glass Panel Hood! 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88

The year 1949 was a big one for GM. Both Oldsmobile and Cadillac introduced overhead valve V8 engines and with that, the Detroit horsepower race was fully on. It is said that the Oldsmobile version was introduced ahead of… more»

No Reserve: 1988 Dodge Power Ram 4×4

While a classic 4×4 is a wonderful vehicle designed to take its occupants deep into the wilderness, such an existence can take a heavy toll on panels and paint. They can begin to become frayed around the edges, especially… more»

84K Original Miles: 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

When you see a certain car time and again, it’s easy to forget that it’s one of the few models that remains an accessible classic. The Z31 chassis Nissan Z-car has always been an instantly recognizable 1980s charmer, but… more»

Never Seen One: Porsche GT1 Replica

We all know that buying a Porsche factory race car is an opportunity limited to those who have bank accounts that hang out with guys like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. Sad but true. But as the world keeps… more»

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