There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»
Glass Out Respray: 1983 BMW 320is
Deciding to restore a vehicle takes careful planning to ensure you don’t get in over your head. Most of us don’t want to restore a vehicle that isn’t worth at least what we’ve put into it from a dollars… more»
V8 Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 – also known as the “English Corvette” – is one of the more under-the-radar classics that seemingly is a poor man’s Sunbeam Tiger. Clearly embracing the mindset of sticking a big engine in a tiny chassis,… more»
Four-Door Fun: 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
Consider the plight of Chevrolet’s Bel Air. For eight model years (’50-’57), it ruled the bowtie’s roost, and then in ’58, it got demoted to second banana. By the time this Bel Air four-door sedan rolled off the assembly… more»
Garage-Kept Survivor: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
With its iconic porthole hardtop and unmistakable mid-century lines, the 1956 Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in American automotive history. This example, offered at no reserve, is a particularly compelling survivor. Showing just 73,785 miles and equipped with… more»
Garage Find: 1982 Mazda RX-7 Coupe
Sometimes a car’s story is just as compelling as its engineering—and this 1982 Mazda RX-7 offers both. Purchased new by the seller’s mother-in-law, this first-generation RX-7 has spent its entire life in California, where it remained lovingly cared for… more»
Pillarless Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The Bel Air was the top-of-the-line trim level for the 1957 Chevrolet, with the Sport Coupe body style eliminating the pillar between the side glass when the windows were rolled down, adding even more great styling to an already… more»
Droptop Driver: 1962 Studebaker Lark Regal Convertible
It’s a good problem to have, but there are simply too many cars in the world that I like. In idle conversation with my lovely bride, I’ve often floated the idea of keeping one car “in rotation,” or in… more»
Still Mostly Swanky: 1995 Cadillac DeVille
With eight generations under its belt, Cadillac’s DeVille nameplate showcases the evolution of American automobile design from the 1950s to 2005. After its first appearance as a trim level, the car mostly occupied a middle niche in the spectrum… more»
RAM Air Judge Clone: 1969 Pontiac GTO
To increase sales, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” performance/trim package on the GTO in 1969. Demand had begun to decline due to a flood of competition. The name was derived from Sammy Davis, Jr.’s comedy bit on Rowan & Martin’s… more»
Faded Glory: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
In 1980, Pontiac manufactured 50,896 Trans Ams and, of these, they produced 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am replicas, featuring distinctive paint, decals, and the oyster hobnail interior. This particular vehicle, that was sent to us by… more»
Clipped Wings: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Parts Car
An owner of this 1981 Pontiac Firebird at one time nicknamed this car “Beast” based on the graphics on the rear spoiler. Today, the car is sitting in Abbotsford, Canada being parted out due to rusty frame rails. The… more»
70s Time Capsule: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire
No period of car design is more evocative of the time it was created in than cars from the early to mid-70s. Huge swooping cars with panels larger than a shed roof, these cars were Detroit’s last big swing… more»
2-Door Conversion: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
At first glance, this 1958 Plymouth looks like a Stephen King “Christine” movie car tribute without the red paint and evil intentions. But as the story goes, this vehicle began life as a Plain Jane Belvedere 4-door sedan and… more»

















