Barn Find Stash: Trio of 1959 Lloyd 600s

The Lloyd 600 was a small car (aka microcar) built by Borgward in Germany in the 1950s. It was designed to compete with the Volkswagen Beetle which sold in far greater numbers. The seller has not one but three… more»

Two-Owner 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 455

I’m sure many of our readers with as much age as I have remember the NBC show The Golden Girls, starring among others the beloved Betty White as widow Rose Nylund in the series.  But another Golden Girl is… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

The 500 was a three-year model of the popular Dodge Charger. It started as a limited production edition in 1969 and then comprised more than half of sales the following year. The seller’s car is from 1970, the year… more»

44k Mile Minivan: 1993 Ford Aerostar

There’s a part of the automotive landscape that has sadly gone away, and no, I’m not going on another sad rant about the demise of the wagon body. Instead, it’s this: the giant domestic van, a genre of vehicles… more»

Rare 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 Convertible

The demise of Pontiac makes preserving the best the brand offered more critical than ever. Otherwise, future generations will have no insight into the marque that spent years as the unofficial performance brand of the General Motors empire. However,… more»

Survivor! 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan

In 1934, General Motors refined an idea that revolutionized ride comfort for the average car owner. The company studied independent front suspension configurations and adopted the Dubonnet system using enclosed springs and dampers pivoting on a kingpin. The structure… more»

4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

It seems to me, by observation, that 1960’s vintage Chevrolet Impalas are becoming more popular than ever. There’s always been an interest, in the late ’60s the ’62-’64 versions often found themselves set up as hot-rods. From a value… more»

Project or Parts? 1974 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Bronco is one of the heroes of the current classic market, with even rough examples generating plenty of interest when they hit the market. This 1974 model proves that point graphically. It is a sad and… more»

Running Drop-Top Project: 1968 Ford Mustang

After selling a record 1.3 million Mustangs in 1964-66, Ford treated the pony car to a restyle on the same platform in 1967. As a result, few changes were made to the 1968 editions, like the seller’s convertible which… more»

Gas Miser: 1992 Geo Metro Convertible

The elfish Geo Metro amounted to one of the nine lives of the Suzuki Cultus, a car that was badged variously as the Suzuki Swift, the Chevy Sprint, and the Pontiac Firefly from 1985 to 1989. General Motors, partnering… more»

Replacement V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Although I admit to leaning towards vehicles wearing a Blue Oval badge, I am, first and foremost, a classic car enthusiast. That means I will always respect vehicles from other manufacturers. This philosophy allows me to embrace and admire… more»

Meticulously Maintained: 1985 Oldsmobile 442

The Fifth Generation Oldsmobile 442 marked the end of the line for the iconic badge. It wouldn’t disappear permanently for a few more years, but these were the last produced on a rear-wheel drive platform. This 1985 model presents… more»

Running Six-Banger Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet sold more than a quarter-million Nova’s in 1969, the car’s best year since 1963. Nearly two-thirds of them had a six-cylinder engine, so buyers were still interested in fuel economy over luxury or muscle. This ’69 Nova is… more»

77k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

When searching for a C3 Corvette to park in their garage, potential buyers are spoiled for choice. The market is awash with candidates, but this 1972 model stands out from the crowd. It probably isn’t perfect, but it would… more»

Garage Find: 1970 Lotus Europa S2

Hiding in this garage is a 1970 Lotus Europa with a story to tell. The current owner has been its custodian for forty-five years, commencing a restoration that would have returned it to its former glory. However, advancing years… more»

V8 Project: 1960 Ford Falcon

Earlier today, I was thinking about Ford’s marketing innovation, you know cars like the 1957 Ranchero, 1962 Fairlane, and of course, the 1964 Mustang – all instances where they beat their nemesis, Chevrolet, to the punch. How about 1960… more»

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