One-Family-Owned Survivor: 1982 Dodge Mirada CMX

Before looking it up just now, I did not know that the word “mirada” is Spanish for “look.” I’m sure there are nuances to how the word is used in conversation, but in essence this is a Dodge Look,… more»

Freeway Friendly? 1981 HMV Freeway

I hope we all know that this 1981 HMV (High Mileage Vehicles) Freeway is not, not, not made for freeway driving, don’t we? That always comes up for some reason when a little car is shown here. And yes,… more»

Muscle Truck! 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454

Muscle cars were all the rage in the late 1960s, but the muscle truck hadn’t quite been developed. Based on the Chevelle platform, the El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” – and they began offering a Super Sport version… more»

25k Mile Survivor! 1990 Honda Accord LX

The Honda Accord has been around since 1976 and has been one of the best-selling automobiles in the U.S. since 1989. It is now in its 11th generation and still going strong. The 4th generation arrived in 1990 and included this… more»

Mostly Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Whenever you’re in the market for a vintage project, it’s always good to be able to trace the auto’s history as far as possible, especially if its known whereabouts go back to day one.  That’s the case with this… more»

Big-Block Brute! 1973 Ford Maverick

And now for something from the “When enough’s just right, too much is perfect” department. An economy car at heart, Ford’s Maverick was a popular one with over 290K finding first-time driveways in ’73. This seemingly innocuous example, however,… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab

Finding an affordable vehicle that can double as a tow vehicle or an accomplished off-roader is sometimes challenging, but this 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab could be an ideal candidate. It is a two-owner survivor that has been meticulously… more»

Restoration Underway: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger was developed when Rootes – maker of the Sunbeam Alpine – began pursuing a more powerful engine for the little car. After a few false starts, Carroll Shelby built a prototype at the behest of Ian… more»

Race Car For The Street: 2001 TVR Tuscan Speed Six

“Gee, that’s a nice Viper.” Those might be the words that pop into your head when you see this car, but in fact, you’re not looking at a Chrysler (as we used to say—I know the Viper was a… more»

17k Original Miles: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT

Pontiac joined the mid-engine sports car market in 1984 with its new Fiero. Designed to be affordable and economical, it initially sold in respectable numbers. However, the figures tapered to the point where the company exited that market in… more»

Developing Trend? 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

When I first spotted this 1966 Corvette Coupe, I was immediately struck by its overall condition and presentation. However, delving into its backstory made me wonder whether the sale is one of the first signs of a trend that… more»

Great Fun: 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk

There are many ways for an owner to describe a beloved classic, but the seller keeps it simple by describing this 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk as fun to drive. It is a rock-solid vehicle, and with the seller recently… more»

OG Hot Rod! 1934 Ford Model 40

The opposite of a barn find, this 1934 Ford Model 40 in Sacramento, California has been driven most of its life, according to the seller. How it avoided a ZZ Top Eliminator-type makeover in the ’80s or ’90s might… more»

Low-Mileage 4×4: 1975 Chevrolet Suburban

Back when I was in middle school, my best friend’s dad had a ’77 Suburban in really good shape for being a ten-plus-year-old Michigan truck. Back then, I thought it was just a big, dorky wagon, but I was… more»

Best Of Three Worlds: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

An excellent 1974 Jensen Interceptor is up for sale in San Diego, California. Priced at $37,500 on Craigslist, this rogue was built with British chassis engineering, Italian design, and an American V8 powerplant, bringing the best of three countries… more»

Everything But Green: 1979 Chevy Camaro Z28

Let’s see, high school physics. Light gets refracted through the color spectrum, which goes like this: red-orange-yellow-green-blue-violet. It seems like the old car hobby, particularly the Camaro-Firebird aficionados of the 1970s, have sold vehicles almost through the whole spectrum,… more»

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