Ordered Without Options: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options.  However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard.  Modern production is focused on punching out… more»

Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Some classics are genuine muscle cars, while others are mere pretenders to the crown. This 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda raises no such questions, providing performance that stacks up well over five decades after it rolled off the line. It… more»

Lean-To Find: 1968 AMC AMX

If you’re not an AMC fan, the significance of their AMX (’68-’70) may be unknown to you. If you are an AMC aficionado, the condition of this first-year Leland, North Carolina sequestered example may give you a start –… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford produced enough variants of its First Generation Mustang to make heads spin, but the Mach 1 remains one of the most iconic and desirable. Pristine examples can command impressive prices, and project candidates almost invariably generate significant interest… more»

Luxury Meets Muscle! 1960 Chrysler 300F

Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credited with starting the muscle car movement, the 1950s Chrysler 300 Letter Series paved the way. From 1955 to 1965, the 300 was based on the upscale New Yorker with a twist of… more»

Saturday Night Cruiser: 1964 Pontiac LeMans

In 1964, GM moved several of its compacts up a notch to the new intermediate platform size. That included the Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass, Buick Special/Skylark, and the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans. And this is the second time this week we’ve seen one… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Toyota Pickup

Are there any really basic, small pickups anymore? Maybe in other countries, but I mean ones that would be street-legal in the U.S. without having to be 25 years old? That rule doesn’t matter here as this 1993 Toyota… more»

European Ford Flair? 1976 Mercury Capri

Common at one time but rarely spied today is a first-generation Mercury Capri (’70-’78). I knew three individuals who owned one (a ’72 and two from ’77) but I had largely forgotten about this sporty Ford of Europe sold… more»

California Farm Truck! 1970 Chevrolet SWB 4×4

Select upgrades and replacement parts have this 1970 Chevrolet C10 4×4 in “running and driving project” status. The claimed long-time California vehicle now hails from Mays Landing, New Jersey, and can be yours with an acceptable high bid here… more»

V8-Powered 2009 Pontiac Solstice

The Solstice was one of Pontiac’s last new cars, a 2-seat roadster. It was produced alongside the similar Saturn Sky from 2006 to 2010 and was the first Pontiac sports car since the Fiero of the 1980s. But this… more»

Bargain Benz? 43k Mile 1993 Mercedes 190E

The Mercedes-Benz W201 model series is an excellent entry point into classic Benz ownership that won’t break the bank. The Bruno Sacco-designed four-door has aged well, and while the hot ticket 2.3-16 and rare Sportline models trade hands for… more»

One-Owner Oddball: 1987 Peugeot 505 Turbo

Is there a point where a car becomes too obscure to justify owning it? Considering the cost of maintaining a vintage European car and a dwindling parts supply, deciding to be a caretaker for a car like this Peugeot… more»

Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla

Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»

Reversible Seats: 1956 Packard Caribbean

The Caribbean was Packard’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1953 to 1956. It was both styling and elegant and would represent the last of the “true” Packards. Beginning in 1957, Packards would become rebadged Studebakers for two years before the marque… more»

Cheap Family Car: 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon

After experimenting with “Dart” concept cars in the late 1950s, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dart as a production car in 1960. The model ranged from full-sized to mid-sized, finally settling out as a compact starting in 1963. Even at… more»

Affordable Cruiser? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie

Just as the Impala had arrived as the top trim level on the Chevrolet Bel Air in 1958, the Galaxie debuted at Ford above the Fairlane 500 in 1959. The ’59 Fords received a major styling update to the… more»