I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
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Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Rotary Survivor: 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
My first drive in a rotary engined car was amazing. The little Mazda RX2 was smooth and swift. The Wankel engine was a great idea except for the apex seals. They are light, and small but need rebuilding on a frequent… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
Black Beauty: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion
Let’s face it; most cars hit their all-time lows during the mid-’70s to mid ’80s. Engineers struggled to make powerful reliable engines while meeting smog requirements and down-sizing to improve fuel economy. Given that landscape, though, style continued to… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Stories • 48 Comments
1932 MG J2 Discovered By Archaeologists!
We’ve often talked about how discovering a barn find is like uncovering a little bit of history or in some ways it’s like being an automotive archaeologist of sorts. Well, in the case of this 1932 MG J2 it… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Affordable Hardtop: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
I think it is hard to not have some level of appreciation for 55-57 Pontiac Chieftains. This weathered hardtop has a great look, and appears to be a very solid car in running condition. With a certain hot rod… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Barn Full Of Pontiacs Up For Grabs!
When I first spotted this ad for a collection of Pontiacs, I thought it was just for a Firebird hood. The ad’s title only lists a 1967 Firebird, which is the wrong year to go with the hood in… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Christine’s Cousin? 1965 Plymouth Fury III
This 1965 Plymouth Fury is listed on eBay in a fashion I have not seen in a long time. This car is listed with no reserve and the high bid is currently $1.00! That means either the seller has… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Survivor Wagon: Low-Mile 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
This Caprice is from a time period when wagons were really wagons! This car can easily fit a whole family, plus luggage, plus possibly a couple of friends. The advent of the SUV created the phasing out of large… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Parts Hauler: 1963 Olds Dynamic 88 wagon
Part of a field find collection that is getting liquidated, this Olds wagon is a bit rough, but it has some highlights and possibilities for sure. The Dynamic 88 wagons are great looking cars, and the single torque thrust… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Affordable Muscle: Low-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Though a 1977 Camaro is not as collectible as a 1967 Camaro, these cars certainly have some merit. For one thing, this is a 40-year-old muscle car with the Camaro nameplate. Not only that, but this thing is equipped… more»
Sep 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Badge Engineered: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi
A number of years ago Jesse purchased a first generation Eagle Talon TSi AWD, but the dealer changed the transmission oil and forgot to put the plug back in before sending him off in it. Long story short, it… more»
Sep 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Back On The Road: 1927 Ford Model T
The Model T isn’t the easiest car to drive on the street, the pedals arrangement can be a little confusing, they struggle to get out of their own way and they lack all the basic creature comforts people have… more»
Sep 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
You Know What Fiat Stands For! 1980 Fiat Brava
Fix It Again, Tony! For many, it may be impossible not to hear that when they think of Fiat. In fact, I’m fairly certain someone is cursing me right now for bringing it up! By the time Fiat stopped… more»
Sep 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Pristine 46k 1979 Mercury Zephyr
Resplendent in two-tone tan with brown accents, fake wire wheel hubcaps, and thin white-walls, this 1979 Mercury Zephyr needs only a tissue box on the package tray to complete the Senior Citizen Style Package. Thanks to Ethan D. who… more»
Sep 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Passion Needed: 1957 Buick Hot Rod
It’s usually sad to see a once-proud vehicle returning to the earth, but even more so when it’s clear that the car was once loved, was once somebody’s baby and the product of their blood, sweat, and tears. A… more»
Sep 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Factory Custom: 1980 Lincoln Mark VI
There’s always been a fascinating feedback loop between customizers and automakers’ in-house styling departments. The unusual but factory original “touring lamps” on the front of this grimy Lincoln Mark VI coupe are a case in point. Follow along with… more»
