Rebuilt 400: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project

The term iconic is overused in the classic world, but there are few better than that to describe the Pontiac GTO. Considered the father of the muscle car sector, they are more popular today than when new. This 1968… more»

Ivy Green Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is one of the most successful cars ever built. From a mid-year launch in 1964, the consummate “pony car” is still going strong today. The company built 607,000 of them in 1966 alone, including the seller’s… more»

18k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

Finding a well-preserved classic with an extraordinarily low odometer reading that is also affordable is challenging, but this 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS proves that it isn’t impossible. It has a genuine 18,000 miles showing on its odometer and… more»

Cheap Driver: 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix

Affordability is often a key consideration for an enthusiast seeking a first project candidate. The thought of investing a large sum for a classic requiring work can be daunting, which is where cars like this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»

440/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Project

Some restorations are relatively straightforward, while others require deep commitment. This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T falls into the latter category because every area of this classic requires extensive TLC. There are rust issues, a tattered interior, and a V8… more»

318 V8 Fixer Upper: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Plymouth rolled out the Duster in 1970 as a fastback version of its Valiant compact. It would prove to be quite popular and stuck around through 1976 when Plymouth decided the Volare was their future. This one kind of… more»

Old School Cool: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod

The original Hot Rods were born out of a need to utilize bodies and mechanical components that were readily available and either cheap or free. People typically built them without much cash, and innovative thinking was common. They are… more»

Classic Rat Rod? 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I don’t think it’s time to declare that the sky is falling on the traditional blue-chip collectibles of the 1950s, but it seems that prices have come down enough that projects and drivers are within the grasp of Mr…. more»

Fancy Estate Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its subcompact Vega between 1971 and 1977. And yet you see so few of them on the road today because of some infamous quality control issues. But if you were to… more»

Running Fishbowl Project: 1977 AMC Pacer

American Motors was the little company that wasn’t afraid to try something different to succeed. One such initiative was the 1975 to 1980 Pacer compact, which was somewhat round in appearance, resembling a “jellybean”. The car’s big claim to… more»

American Classic Stash: Two Dodges and Three GMs

What does a 1947 Dodge D150 truck, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1967 Dodge Charger have in common? Not much other than they are all located in Albuquerque, New Mexico…. more»

Four Door Sports Car: 1998 BMW M3

There are some cars that will forever be a smart buy owing to a blend of features, rarity, and fun-to-drive characteristics. In my opinion, having driven one of these cars for several years, the E36 M3 should be high… more»

As Good As It Gets! 1947 Oldsmobile Dynamic 76

Many postwar (’46-’48) domestic cars were really carry-overs from the pre-war era. Oldsmobile’s big metamorphosis occurred in ’49 with modern (read: less frumpy) designs and an all-new overhead valve V8 engine. In ’47, however, we still had yesteryear designs… more»

Upgraded Performance: 1979 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon

The 1979 Dodge Aspen wagon could be had with 3 different size engines, such as the old-faithful Slant Six, or a pair of V8s were also available, including the 318 or 360 varieties.  Although this one was born with… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible Pickup

Vehicle manufacturers will often seek what some may consider the unfair edge, producing a model that stands out from the crowd. Dodge chose that path in 1989, introducing a Convertible version of its Dakota Pickup. Our feature classic emerged… more»

Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced.  The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration.  Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»

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