Refresh or Refurbish: 1936 Ford Pickup Hot Rod

In the yin and yang of the automotive world, the salad days of old car restoration of the sixties through the eighties were met with an equal and opposing force in the form of hot rodding.  Thousands of old… more»

Restored 1972 HPE Muskin Dune Cat

“Engineered to take the torture of the toughest terrain, DUNE CAT features automotive type differential, torque sensing torque converter drive, 5 H.P. 4-cycle engine, low pressure ATV type tires.” So says a brochure about the 1972 HPE Muskin Dune… more»

Dream Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Limited Edition Pace Car

I admire the owner of this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. They had long dreamed of owning a Limited Edition Pace Car, a dream that became a reality in 2020. However, they are also a realist. They acknowledge that the car… more»

Moldy Barn Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

Time is undoubtedly kinder to some classics than others. Take this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback as a prime example. It would have been a magnificent beast in its prime, but it is now a sad and sorry sight. It… more»

390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet went head-to-head, offering products comparable to one another. Such was the Galaxie 500, which was produced between 1959 and 1974, and was on a par with the Chevy Impala. The seller’s… more»

$600! 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad-442

“Talk about your new Cutlass Calais and phrases like, “How’d you ever afford this?” come up. It’s understandable, given that Cutlass Calais’ looks and performance belies its price.” So says a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais brochure. This car goes… more»

LS5 Garage Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The Chevy Chevelle SS 396 gained a bigger brother in 1970 in the form of a 454 cubic inch V8. And two versions of that engine were offered including the LS5 which produced 360 hp. We’re told this Chevelle… more»

Barn Kept! 1962 GMC 2500 Pickup

From the days when a GMC truck was a GMC truck and not a Chevy, we have this 1962 GMC 2500 pickup for your review. The old pickup popularity appears to have no bounds and this example, courtesy of… more»

Ford Power! 1951 Plymouth Concord Coupe

This 1951 Plymouth Concord is way cool! It has been given the business, so to speak, and it is an eye-catcher. This business coupe, like this 1953 Ford Courier, is today considered an unusual body style, one from a… more»

500 HP Mopar! 1969 Plymouth GTX

From 1967 to 1971, the Plymouth GTX was a “gentlemen’s” muscle car in that it mixed a higher level of trim with great performance. If you had the budget, it was an upgrade to the otherwise similar Road Runner… more»

Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD

While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»

One Family Owned: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

Of all the various cars and trucks we list here as barn finds, I believe the Austin Healey 3000 has to be in the top 10 of models across any category that is most often found as a dusty,… more»

26K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Of all the various Pontiac Grand Prix generations, the sixth-gen cars are definitely my favorites. The name itself – Grand Prix – really does infer some level of performance, but throughout its history, the Grand Prix has more often… more»

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 With 5,442 Original Miles!

It is fair to say that in the eyes of some, the C4 Corvette didn’t initially live up to expectations. It wasn’t the “magic bullet” many envisaged, with its performance barely better than its predecessor. However, that would change… more»

Solid Driver: 1976 Triumph TR6

It is funny how some classics barely rate a sideways glance for some enthusiasts while others create such an indelible impact that they remember the first time they saw one. Such was the case with me and the Triumph… more»

One-Family Owned: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport 4-Door Hardtop

Chrysler’s design department was a chaotic scene in 1962. Virgil Exner’s late 1950s sheet metal hit the right chord at the right time, but post-fin, it was as if Exner was seeking direction. His 1960 concept car left Chrysler… more»

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