Mystery Car: 1953 Mercury 4-Door Sedan

When most sellers want their vintage car to sell, they list it with a full description (including history) and a variety of photographs. In the case of this 1953 Mercury, the seller has done the opposite. All we’re told… more»

Rare Forward Control Cab! 1974 Land Rover Santana 1300

Answering customer requests for a vehicle to transport larger, heavier objects while utilizing its existing 109 inch wheelbase, Land Rover launched this cab-forward option in 1962. (edit:) “Land Rover Santana” models were built by Santana in Spain, and Santana… more»

Overland Ready: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica

One of the more interesting trends over the last few years is how the world of JDM imports evolved to include funky 4WD vans that made it possible to go overlanding – and in doing so, spurred an entire… more»

Rust-Free Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro

It is interesting how some enthusiasts tend to focus on the high-performance variants when searching for a pony car to park in their garage. That is understandable, although such cars typically come at a premium price. This 1977 Camaro… more»

Radical Ram: 6-Wheeled Custom Dodge Ram Van

Every now and again, you see evidence that is borderline archeological in nature of what customization trends were in a certain era. For owners of vans from the 70s and 80s, there was seemingly no limit to what was… more»

Too Far Gone? 1968 Dodge Charger

It is the age-old question posed by many project candidates; At what point has a classic reached the point of no return? That is the one facing any enthusiasts considering tackling the restoration of this 1968 Dodge Charger. To… more»

That New Car Smell! 1989 Chrysler TC By Maserati

Talk about a car that gets no respect. Chrysler’s Turbo Convertible by Maserati is near the top of that list. But every car has its fans, and if ever you were to be swayed into the TC’s court, this… more»

Low Hours! Tracked 2000 Argo ATV

Anyone remember the show Maximum Drive? Made in the 1990s, it was a cornucopia of ATV action, with kids racing flat-out over terrain of all types, hosted by over-enthusiastic and suitably shaggy-haired Joe Fowler. The show featured the occasional… more»

Is This Our Future? 1931 Ford Model A EV Conversion

When I read the comments readers have made concerning my write-ups, a few souls are against any changes to the originality of a vehicle.  Others are more lenient if someone wants to shove a different engine under the hood. … more»

Rare 1994 Ford Taurus SHO 5-Speed

The Ford Taurus SHO is a sleeper. It looks like a family vehicle but has the power of a Mustang GT. The SHO is a family car with plenty of power. It’s an oddball with a lot of fans…. more»

Twin Turbo Supercar: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8

A few days ago, I had the wild thought that I should begin looking for a high mileage, first-generation Acura NSX. It occurred to me that there’s a small gap remaining where a car that knocking on supercar territory… more»

Rare Color: 1973 BMW 2002 TII Project

The BMW 2002 has a huge cult following and for good reason. The fuel-injected models became popular in the United States and led to BMWs popularity. They are quick and boxy and were able to solve BMW’s struggle with… more»

340/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

There is no shame in buying a classic that has been restored by another enthusiast. Sometimes circumstances don’t allow a person to tackle a project build, making cars like this 1969 Dodge Dart GTS an ideal option. I must… more»

Single-Owner 1964 Porsche 356C

The 1964 Porsche 356C was the last model the company produced before introducing the 911. The 356s had gained popularity, and the company’s reputation for building excellent sports cars was growing. The 356C was the final hoorah for the… more»

Updated 400: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

This 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ is a classic deserving a close look. It presents very nicely, and it appears to be rust-free. However, the low-mile replacement 400ci V8 under its hood could be its trump card. It makes… more»

Drive or Restore?: 1970 Chevrolet Suburban

Suburban fans among our readers might already know that you couldn’t buy a four-door Chevy Suburban until the Squarebody was introduced in 1973, and Chevy seemed to understand that a three-door wagon was a deficiency, because only the Panel… more»

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