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»
Mucho Bondo: 1971 Ford Bronco
The First Generation Bronco remains one of the star performers in the classic market, with pristine examples commanding impressive prices. This 1971 example is far from pristine, requiring plenty of work to recapture its youthful good looks. I must… more»
Actual All-Trac? 1988 Toyota Celica
It’s not uncommon with the arrival of Facebook Marketplace for vehicles to be misidentified when listed for sale. Part of the problem is the database Facebook uses – it’s missing a whole host of rare and obscure vehicles –… more»
Rare Warlock: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
Some of the most enthusiast-focused vehicles have come from the fine folks at Chrysler Corporation, who to this day continue to build high—performance machines for very reasonable prices. Back in the 70s, Dodge’s “Adult Toys” lineup produced many memorable… more»
All Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevrolet Chevelle had a plethora of fine engine options to choose from in ‘68, with no less than three variants of the 327. Shy of stepping up to a big block, whoever bought this one drove home with… more»