Post-War America bristled with optimism, and the Interstate Highway system begun in the Eisenhower years expanded the appeal of trailer camping. Before the war, pulling a trailer long distances largely appealed to folks either fleeing their criminal past or… more»
Big-Block Power: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396
It’s one of my favorites, a full-size 1966 Chevrolet “B” body. I like them all, especially the Impala convertible as I owned one for seven years back in the ’90s. While the two-door hardtops and convertibles possess the most… more»
Cheap Swede: $900 1971 Volvo 142S
This 1971 Volvo 142 “S” coupe is in need of a new home, and the seller seems motivated to sell. He’s asking just $900 for a running example equipped with a Weber carb, but it does carry the stigma… more»
Carport Find: 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
I miss the days when a carmaker had a full line of body styles and makes and models within a single model family. Like, when Oldsmobile came out with the fifth-generation 88s there was a two-door hardtop and a… more»
One Family Owned: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Update 1/29/20 – After more than six months since we listed it last, this Toronado is back on the market. It’s listed here on eBay with new photos and less than a day of bidding left. Do you think… more»
Shorty Seville: 1981 Cadillac Seville Opera Convertible
Across the history of the automobile, there exist styling trends that defy logic. Of course, big picture thinkers not hamstrung by convention have created some of the most beautiful cars on the planet, but creativity can sometimes be too… more»
Potential Bargain? 1971 Jensen Interceptor
$9,000 seems like a fair shake for a Jensen Interceptor that isn’t a complete rust bucket. This example is a 1971 model that sports a Chrysler-built 383 and has a clean interior with seemingly all the major original details… more»
Biggest Big Block! 1960s GMC V12 Engine
Today, V12 engines are largely the preserve of luxury or performance car manufacturers like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. This has not always been the case, and in the first half of the 1960s, GMC produced a V12… more»
39K Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Sometime back I wrote an article about a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, located in New Jersey, that had met the fate that so many first-generation Z28s met, loss of the original engine! Once I got to that part in… more»
Rare Italian: 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Even when it was new, the 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce was a fairly rare car. As the decades have passed, this level of rarity has only continued to increase. Today, they rate as one of the most desirable… more»
Literal Fat Cat: 1986 Honda TR200
One thing that a skinny guy without enough money will never be called is a Fat Cat, either for monetary or weight reasons. The same can’t be said about this 1986 Honda TR200 which is known as a Fat… more»
Faded Glory: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
We appreciate Roger bringing this 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am that is located near Carlsbad, California to our attention. Only 2,000 Daytona 500 Edition Turbo Trans Ams like this one were built in 1981. Pontiac fans sometimes call this… more»
43k Original Miles: 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom
The owner of this 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom purchased the car from its original owner in 2018. His intention was to continue the tradition of long-term ownership. However, a change in circumstances means that he must now part with… more»

















