There comes the point when many of us have to cry “Uncle!” on a project or set of projects and agree that it’s time to sell. Now, there are plenty more who never come to that point, and we… more»
1,300 Mile 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
There is perhaps no more distinct transformation between generations of a mass-produced vehicle than the 3rd-to-4th generation evolution of the Oldsmobile Toronado. The earlier version of Oldsmobile’s two-door was a classic GM product with a half-vinyl top, wire-style hubcaps,… more»
Race Pedigree: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Series 1
Fresh off reviewing a Yugo, I need some air. The perfect antidote is this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis no. 3527, represented by Tom Hartley Jnr, a UK expert in sales of high-end cars. Mitchell G sent us this… more»
Patina Pickup: 1977 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
Some classics can’t help but be cool. Whether it is an inherent trait or has developed with time, they become the object of desire for many enthusiasts. Such is the case with this 1977 Chevrolet C10 Silverado. The original… more»
Arctic Top! 1972 Jeep CJ-5
Somewhere between a farm tractor and today’s Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep CJ5 offers go-anywhere capabilities in a (theoretically) road-legal utility vehicle. This 1972 Jeep CJ5 in San Antonio, Texas recently swallowed a claimed $1200 in parts and runs and… more»
Original 427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
I don’t wish to come across as one of those people who complains that they don’t make ’em like they used to…but they don’t! Most modern high-performance cars will accelerate, handle, and stop better than this 1966 Chevrolet Impala… more»
Original 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 model year marked a significant milestone in the production life of Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. Chrome bumpers were now a distant memory, and the company’s big-block V8 made its final appearance. This ‘Vette rolled off the line that… more»
It’s Topless! 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III
I would say that the majority of modern cars are totally forgettable. They all look alike and mostly live obsequious lives dithering to and fro. Well, that wasn’t the case in 1958 and as proof, I offer this spectacular… more»
HEMI Find! 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
I’m always on the fence regarding muscle cars. They get covered ad nauseam and there’s not much more that can be said about them that hasn’t already been covered, time and time again. This 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T, however,… more»
Right at Home on a Trailer: 1986 Zastava Yugo
How horrid is the Yugo? One measure of its popularity is the Yugo Club Facebook page: last post in 2023, and all of 370 followers. Rack that up against total production from 1980 to 2008 of almost 795,000 copies,… more»
No Reserve: 1995 Lotus Esprit S4
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more under-the-radar exotics on the market today. It’s surprising given its primary competitor, the Acura NSX, has made considerable strides value-wise, often commanding close to $100,000 or better when in excellent condition…. more»