Recently Restored: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

With classic Pickups remaining a hot ticket in the market, it is common for the right vehicle to attract considerable attention. That makes this freshly restored 1972 Chevrolet K10 an interesting proposition. Following an unsuccessful auction, it was recently… more»

Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible

The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California.  This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»

Yellowstone Park Bus: 1924 White 15-45 Touring

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Much of its growth and success tracks with the advent of the automobile, which led to more visitors. Touring buses became popular in the early 20th… more»

Stored For Years: 16K Mile 1977 Chevrolet Vega

“No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, you’ll have fun with a Vega. Because Vegas are just plain sporty, spunky, tough exciting cars. They give you the time of your life for a lot of years.” So… more»

Highly-Original Beige Beauty: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

“Remember, they are only original once.” That’s how the seller of this impressive Jeep ends his sales pitch. Sure, it’s a cliche, but to car nerds like me who love original, unmolested survivors, it’s a comment that won’t make me… more»

Acres of Studebaker Cars, Trucks, and Parts

If you drive up to Sonora, California, you’ll find a graveyard of nothing but Studebakers, largely from the 1950s and 1960s. The owner’s father began a love affair with the vehicles in 1959 and – since then – more… more»

13K Original Miles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV is a vehicle that I’ve been enamored by for many years. I had the chance to drive one that a friend had on a loan from a dealer that had a black G55 under… more»

Supercharged 289 V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The mid-’50s were a tumultuous time for Studebaker. It had employed deceptive terms to merge with Packard in 1954, an endeavor that shortly led to Packard’s complete demise without aiding Studebaker at all. While bad behavior from the C-suite… more»

Highly Original and Unique Styled: 1947 Hudson Pickup

When we think of classic pickup trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge are usually the first names that come to mind.  However, there were a plethora of other manufacturers who tried their hand at producing these utilitarian workhorses.  While it… more»

Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

There has long been debate about what the most significant post-war car produced by an American manufacturer was. Some will argue that the First Generation Mustang is worthy of the accolade, while others feel that the Corvair represents the… more»

Last Registered in 1990! 1979 Chevrolet Monza

Perhaps to redeem themselves from the troubles of the early 1970s Vega, Chevrolet rolled out the Monza in 1975. It was a sportier product based on the same platform and available in both coupe and hatchback formats. Badge-engineered versions… more»

Original Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Hiding in this garage is a classic carrying all the hallmarks of a car that has led a sheltered life. This 1963 Chevrolet Impala presents well at first glance, an impression heightened by the seller’s claim that it retains… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1987 Buick Grand National

Some classics invariably generate interest when they hit the market, and this 1987 Buick Grand National demonstrates that. It has received an incredible fifty-two bids, suggesting that people like what they see. However, the intense action leaves the current… more»

Only 43k Miles! 1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Wagon

During the 1970s and 1980s, the Custom Cruiser was the station wagon equivalent of a cross between the Delta 88 and Olds 98 in terms of trim. This 1983 edition would be on par with the full-size Chevy Caprice… more»

Highly Original and Well Cared For: 1966 Porsche 912

One of the longer trends in the classic car market has been the amazing ascension of Porsche prices into the stratosphere.  With most makes, the most desirable variants hit six digits and become unobtainable to all but a few. … more»

1963 Chevrolet 409 Biscayne Recreation

Back in 1963, if you were interested in Chevrolet power, that usually meant a Corvette. Yes, some drag raced them but that was hardly the ‘Vette’s station in life. There was no Camaro or Chevelle yet and the Chevy… more»

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