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»
Former Race Car! 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
Pontiac took the market by storm in 1964 with its new mid-size muscle car, the GTO. It led to a performance car revolution that would last into the early 1970s. Sales expectations were grossly underestimated, and Pontiac would see… more»
Daily Driver Needs TLC: 1977 Chevrolet Silverado
The Silverado nameplate has adorned Chevrolet’s series of full-size pickup trucks since the mid-1970s. Two bed configurations were offered, Fleetside (flat panels) and Stepside, with the latter applying to the seller’s 1977 Silverado. It’s a ½-ton pickup that we’re… more»
Rebuilt Drivetrain: 1956 Chevrolet Delray Club Coupe
During the “Tri-Five” era of the Chevrolets (1955-57), one of the less-often mentioned models today was the Delray Club Coupe. It was a part of the mid-range 210 series and was only available as a 2-door sedan. It came… more»
Safari Build: 1980 Porsche 911
Air-cooled Porsches are increasingly becoming a source of equal-parts scorn and desire. We don’t need to discuss the ongoing increase in prices, but this very phenomenon has led to some folks questioning whether the run-up is justified. Sure, the… more»
390 S-Code: 1968 Mercury XR-7 GT Project
The Cougar was a hot commodity for Mercury during the late sixties, with several different trim levels and engine options to choose from depending on the buyer’s mindset. Going back to 1968, one of the more rare models is… more»
BF Auction: 1977 AMC Pacer
UPDATE – The seller has added a video testing the car’s A/C system. Over the past decade or two, interest in oddball cars has taken off. It’s easy to see why, in a world where all cars are more… more»
Trains, Cars, and Rare Finds: The Royce G. Kershaw Collection
A few weeks ago, we featured one of the cooler conversions we’ve ever seen, with the inclusion of the one-off “Cruiseaire” that belonged wit to the estate of one Royce G. Kershaw, Jr. As anyone could deduct looking at… more»
Rare Project: 1993 GMC Typhoon
For many of us, buying an iconic muscle or sports car can be cost prohibitive. Therefore, the path to ownership can require buying a project-grade version of the performance car of their choice, an option I chose when buying… more»
Low Miles? 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
Though the Lotus Esprit was produced for twenty-eight years in 22 variants, fewer than 11,000 examples were made in total. The cars were handbuilt by a slender workforce at Hethel, Norfolk, UK, at the rate of about one per… more»
900 Mile Jeff Gordon Special: 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Jeff Gordon was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history. Sponsored over most of his career by DuPont, his multi-colored car, often dubbed” The Rainbow Warrior,” was a vehicle both loved and hated by NASCAR fans. The… more»
Rebuilt V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades, and that trend shows no sign of changing. Solid and clean examples, especially two-door variants, command stunning prices when they hit the market. This… more»
Milestone American Sports Car: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
When you ask someone what was the first postwar American sportscar, the most popular answer is almost always the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. That answer is wrong by four years. A 1949 Crosley Hotshot like this blue example for sale… more»