The 1959 model year marked the moment where the automotive fin craze reached its zenith. However, while companies like Cadillac and Chrysler offered fins so high that they posed a threat to low-flying aircraft, the ones on the ’59… more»
Plum Crazy Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger would enjoy a five-year run in the 1970s but came along as the pony car market was reaching saturation. In 1971, a Challenger convertible with a V8 engine and painted FC7, or Plum Crazy, would have… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1977 Dodge D100 4×4
This 1977 Dodge D100 pickup sports the desirable combination of four wheel drive and a reliable 318 under the hood. Now, the 318 isn’t exactly a fire breather, but it is generally pretty bulletproof – even if this truck… more»
548ci Big-Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When buyers ordered their new Camaro in 1969, they could choose engine options that ranged from the meek and mild to the potent and wild. However, about the only version that would come close to our feature car would… more»
Inexpensive Exotic? 1985 Maserati Biturbo E
I don’t know if there is such a thing as an inexpensive vehicle, in general. They all take regular maintenance and they all have issues that come up every now and then. A car like this 1985 Maserati Biturbo… more»
Supercharged Six: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
Forced-induction engine technology has gone in and out of vogue in the automotive world on numerous occasions since Mercedes first bolted Roots superchargers to some of their production models in 1921. Superchargers offer an easy and affordable way for… more»
1 of 9 in the USA: 1965 Porsche 912
This first-year entry-level Porsche 912 was imported to Seattle, WA as a brand-new vehicle in 1965, and it has lived there ever since. It’s currently for sale by it’s second owner, and appears to be in pristine condition with… more»
LS-1 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To LS or not, that often seems to be the question. Find an old Chevy of some sort, and the suggestions fly, “Put an LS in it!” Some say yea and others say nay. Well, I say “right now”… more»
DIY Dirt Track Racer! Modified 1929 Ford Model A
The Model A, like the Model T before it, was offered in a multitude of body styles. This 1929 example was originally a “sport coupe,” but was converted to a roadster design, and was a dirt track racer for… more»
Operating Project: 1969 Porsche 912
Not always getting the respect that they deserve is the Porsche 912. How unfortunate, they are deserving cars in the Porsche tradition. And today, we have an end of the line 1969 example for review. Having been parked since… more»
Real J Code Hemi: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
There’s always been something special to me about a first-year model of just about any muscle car. Even if a manufacturer made tweaks and improvements down the line, there’s just something magical about owning the debut model. The magic… more»

















