I don’t think I’m offering any illuminating wisdom when I say that, according to everything I’ve read and heard, buying any Cadillac with a 4100 V8 is a dicey proposition. Cadillac first offered the engine in 1982, which just… more»
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Aug 30, 2024 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
Make An Offer: 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Turbo 5-Speed
The original Datsun 240Z was an icon of its era, with excellent handling and strong performance from its inline-6 engine. Unfortunately, emission regulations killed horsepower numbers, so Datsun began enlarging the engine to offset these regulations. This gave birth… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
318 V8 4-Speed! 1973 Plymouth Duster
Though the decals on this 1973 Plymouth Duster say 340, the seller says it has a 318 cubic inch V8 (confirmed by the VIN). So, someone must have gotten optimistic back in the day and added the stickers to… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner was born in 1968, Plymouth’s version of a mid-size budget muscle car. It sold like hotcakes in its first three years, though sales tapered off in 1970 as the same body and styling were still in… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Testarossa Wannabe: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Turborossa
This Ferrari Testarossa replica is one of those creations that some admirers will probably fall in love with, while others would probably have preferred that the 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA which was unbodied to make this happen had… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Canadian Survivor: 1968 Caprice Estate Station Wagon
When I was growing up, cars were ordered the way you wanted them. My dad, who drove only station wagons, always had the dealer check off the box for what some people call “poverty caps” (dog dish hubcaps) to… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Recently Revived: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 Tribute
I always find classics with a backstory interesting, and the history of this 1972 Plymouth Duster is quite sad. It started life as a mild-mannered budget daily driver, but its owner transformed it into a stunning Duster 340 Tribute…. more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Four-Speed Personal Luxury: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Once upon a time, the Monte Carlo was a desirable model that fell between the muscle cars of the day and the luxo-cruisers. What was great about it? It was a personal luxury car that said that the person… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
Badge revivals occur for many reasons, although it is often a strategy by manufacturers to recapture former glories. Chevrolet unveiled an Impala SS concept for the 1992 Detroit Auto Show, and the public reaction seemed to justify the car… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Older Body, New Chassis: Brewster Bodied 1938 Buick
One of the more interesting aspects of prewar automobile production was the use of coachbuilders to craft bodies for high-end classics. The deal was you selected a chassis from a builder like Packard, Duesenberg, or Rolls Royce. These chassis… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
58k Miles: Original 1979 Ford Courier
Ford’s use of the Courier nameplate dates to the 1950s. Beginning in 1972, it was applied to a compact pickup truck which was a badge-engineered version of the Japanese Mazda B series of small transports. The two companies had… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
455 Powered: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
It is fair to say that by the mid-1970s, vehicles wearing badges previously reserved for iconic muscle cars were anything but muscular. Take this 1977 Oldsmobile 442 as a prime example. Its engine bay once housed a 350ci V8… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that they prove irresistible to potential buyers. Take this 1969 Pontiac GTO as a prime example. It presents exceptionally well as a high-end driver. It appears to be rock-solid, and… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Not Driven in 25 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro arrived in early 1970 – several months late due to problems getting the new design ready for production. As a result, sales were off by nearly half from the 1969 model… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Oven-Baked Project: 1971 Chrysler 300
Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, it started nearly a decade earlier. That’s when Chrysler introduced the Letter Series – largely New Yorkers that had been souped up. To capitalize on the… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Real Fine 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Last week, my wife and I were admiring some cars at a nearby car cruise, and I stopped to ogle a shiny black ‘63 Impala SS hardtop. While most Impalas have their fans, there’s something about the ‘63 that… more»
