Lately, I find myself watching the chase scenes from the original version of The Blues Brothers, which then prompted me to research just how realistic the scenes were that depicted the Dodge Monaco edging past 100 miles per hour… more»
1987 Oldsmobile 442 With 7,000 Genuine Miles!
The 1987 model year marked the end of an era for American performance car enthusiasts. It would mark the final for production of the Oldsmobile 442 in rear-wheel-drive form. The company would revive the badge in 1990 and attach… more»
Supercharged Find: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
This nice example of a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle has a little surprise waiting under the hood. The car is located in Chatham, Illinois, just south of the state capital in Springfield, and it’s up for auction here on eBay…. more»
All Original: 1948 Harley-Davidson EL Panhead
This 1948 Harley-Davidson EL has recently been liberated from a private collection, and the owner has returned it to a state where it runs and drives. The buyer will need to make a few choices. It appears that getting… more»
4X4 5-Speed! 1994 Jeep Cherokee
A Jeep Cherokee XJ, like this 1994 example is one of my favorite cars. I owned one for twenty-six years and drove it 325K miles – it never let me down! They’re primitive but functional vehicles. An everyday sight… more»
Supercharged V8: 1988 Ford Mustang LX
As the values of 1st Generation Mustangs continue to skyrocket, many enthusiasts have turned their attention towards the Fox-Body examples. These were a sales success when they were new, and good examples generate plenty of interest when they hit… more»
5,269 Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7 Turbo 10th Anniversary
One of the biggest automotive trends of the 1980s was to produce a limited-edition Japanese sports car (or family sedan) and paint it white, and then color-match everything. Monochromatic was the name of the game, and from the Mazda… more»
383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
For many classic car enthusiasts, one of the questions to answer when planning to restore a car is whether to make it show quality or driver quality. This car has received many upgrades to the mechanics and interior, but… more»
One of a Kind! 1957 Astro Sled Bubbletop
This is a one-off, professionally built hot rod done as a tribute to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and other 1960s vintage show rods. Roth was well-known to hot rod enthusiasts as the hobby’s “most extreme beatnik” who made numerous… more»
No Reserve Short Bed: 1980 GMC Sierra
Even with short bed C10 and Sierra pickups commanding increasingly stronger money, you can still find driver-quality examples for a fair price – but you’ll have competition. The smart way to buy one of these is outside of the… more»
Heavy Chevy Package: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The “Heavy Chevy” was an entry-level performance Chevelle introduced midway into the 1971 model year, billed as “heavy on looks and light on price”. The concept was an affordable car that would be inexpensive to maintain and insure. The… more»
Rare Swiss Beetle: Enzmann 506 Spider
The Volkswagen Beetle, with its simple design philosophy, lent itself well to the aftermarket coachbuilding and racing scene. Ferdinand Porsche modified a Beetle to make his famous sportscar, albeit extensively modified. Today we have a truly interesting modified Beetle… more»
One Prior Owner: 1977 Ford F-250 Ranger
1973-77 would mark the sixth generation of Ford’s popular F-Series of trucks. And with help from the purchase of this ’77 F-250 when it was new, the Ford F-Series would become the best-selling truck in the U.S., a position… more»
One Family Car: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1996 model year would be the last time a full-size, rear-wheel drive Chevrolet wore the Impala nameplate. After being absent from the line-up for nearly a decade, the seventh generation Impala returned for 1994-96, but this time as… more»


















