1968 Impala SS 396 Convertible Barn Find

We’ve all seen those ads where a car is described as “one owner, little old lady.” Well, this 1968 Impala is just such a car, and all I can say is that lady has to have had gasoline flowing… more»

Burned & Buried: Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Corto Spyder

I came upon one of the more fascinating restoration stories I’ve ever read recently, centered around a 1938 Alfa-Romeo 2900B Carrozeria Touring roadster. That’s the car you see here, after it was dug out of a hole it was… more»

Bricked In for 28 Years: 1970 Chevy El Camino LS6

It’s rare that we get heartwarming stories in the collector car world. Maybe I’m a pessimist, but more often than not, collectors are more concerned with outspending the next guy, or flipping a find onto eBay. This story of… more»

Cheap Fastback: 1965 Mustang

As prices for first-generation Mustang coupes and convertibles fall, fastbacks seem to be holding their own.  The good looks of these models are still inspiring collectors to purchase and restore them in numbers that keep demand far above supply. … more»

31,396 Miles: 1998 VW Jetta GLX VR6

Years after owning one as a daily driver, I’m still enamored by cars like this VR6-equipped VW Jetta. Mine was also a third generation model known as a MK3, but saddled with the wheezy 4-cylinder and automatic transmission. I… more»

Luxury Muscle: 1971 Plymouth Satellite

In 1971 Chrysler Corporation had separate sheet-metal and front end treatment between its coupes and sedans in the Satellite lineup. The coupes featured a very unique wrap around or loop bumper. Very few vehicles at the time could pull… more»

Big V8! 1970 Pontiac Firebird Project

Wearing shiny wheels and tires, this 1970 Pontiac Firebird in Lakeland, Florida seeks a new owner here on eBay where at least 22 bids have set the market value above $4500. A prior owner apparently added some later-than-’70 Trans… more»

High Hopes: 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Prices vary wildly for 1937-1940 Ford Coupes. A quick snapshot of current offerings online range from $22,000 to $75,000. But … these prices are for finished examples. The potential buyer for this 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe Business Deluxe 81A,… more»

Parked Land Yacht: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte

Whenever a Quattroporte comes up for sale, it’s usually an example that’s been ignored for years, or at least fallen into the care of owners lacking the means to maintain it properly. This 1984 model falls somewhere in the… more»

52K Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

In 1965, Chevrolet gave its Corvair a fresh new style with a completely new body. Car styling is mostly personal taste, but to me, the styling was much improved over the 1960 to 1964 styling. Sales were also up… more»

59K Miles: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

After three years, Ford decided its full-size Ford was done with the vertically stacked headlights of 1965 to 1967. By doing so, it gave its top line LTD standard concealed headlights, while the lower Galaxie 500 and Custom/500 models… more»

396 Power: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice

Here’s one that will probably stir up the old “two doors too many” debate, but sometimes there are cars that you just can’t overlook. While this one may not be special to some, it was Chevrolet’s top of the… more»

40,000 Original Miles: 1975 Chevy Corvette

Many Corvettes are purchased as Sunday drivers by retirees or other folks who have dreamed of owning American’s signature sports car. Much of those particular cars tend to be special models, like Pace Car tributes or anniversary editions. Less… more»

Numbers Matching 4-Speed: 1968 Corvette Convertible

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette caught my eye a few days ago, not only for its gorgeous colors but also because it comes with a factory hardtop that was covered in dust. The Corvette features the desirable 4-speed manual paired… more»

Garage Find: 37K Mile Jaguar XJS Convertible

I imagine one of the best parts about being in the car business is getting the call when a classic you hadn’t known about gets thrown your way. In other words, because your reputation precedes you, people just assume… more»

One of 4,298: 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454

One thing I really respect about muscle car fanatics is their ability to identify a diamond in the rough. Among the thousands of  a particular make or model produced (if not hundreds of thousands), they’re able to find the… more»

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