Snow Country Survivor: 1979 John Deere Spitfire

Is it really almost winter here in this part of the globe? I can’t believe spring, summer, and fall whizzed by so quickly this year. This 1979 John Deere Spitfire can be found listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»

Just Up From Tennessee: 1962 Mercury Comet S-22

Quirky compacts were all the rage in the early 1960s. Some were legitimately quirky in several ways, such as the Corvair and Tempest. Others had quirky styling, such as the Valiant and Lancer. Some had mechanical quirks, such as… more»

Perfect Restoration Candidate? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

The seller of this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II believes his car is in near-perfect shape for a restoration, and also thinks it’s a great candidate for a muscle car project.  I’d have to agree that there’s plenty of potential… more»

Camper Conversion: 1993 Ford Aerostar

The Ford Aerostar was unloved for many years, and it wasn’t a runaway success when new. Minivans were evolving, moving into a more sophisticated lane that went beyond simply being a people-mover. Customers wanted things like headphone jacks, captain’s… more»

Canada Survivor: 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Wagon

Said to be original, other than a couple of repairs to the front floor pans, this 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Wagon is an incredibly desirable model. The 2-door wagon body style is about as cool as it gets in… more»

Mechanic’s Special: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

General Motors began a “rightsizing” (aka downsizing) campaign in 1977 to field more fuel-efficient automobiles. The full-size models came first, and the mid-size A-bodies the following year. This included the 1978-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, which was a two and… more»

12K-Mile Museum Quality 1987 Ford Ranger

Another in the series of base model vehicles that a lot of us owned or knew someone who owned one, but have fallen off the radar, comes this incredible 1987 Ford Ranger. This truck looks like it just jumped… more»

Ferrari Looks Without The Price: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Adding a Ferrari body kit to a Chevrolet Corvette might not appeal to everybody, but you’ve got to admit it’s an inexpensive way to spruce up the looks of a C4, and a touch that’s bound to get lots… more»

Unusual Beer Cart! 1971 Piaggio Ape 500 MP

Not long after the end of World War II, an Italian aircraft designer named Corradino D’Ascanio came up with a different idea for a small and affordable three-wheeled commercial vehicle, a concept which caught the attention of the Piaggio… more»

396 Powered Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

As one of the most popular autos of the sixties decade, a vintage Chevrolet Caprice isn’t one of those cars that’s all that hard to locate on any given day.  However, it’s always worth celebrating when one comes along… more»

Turbo Project: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger

When the Charger returned to Dodge dealers for a fifth generation in 1981, buyers were seeing the most significant changes in the car’s history, including the first front-wheel-drive platform.  Based on the Omni 024, which had appeared a couple… more»

454 Squarebody: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban

The seventh generation Chevrolet Suburban is about as recognizable as the Statue of Liberty, and carries similar weight in terms of being a symbol of freedom. OK, perhaps that’s a stretch, but the Suburban is an escape machine for… more»

Affordable V8: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

Some enthusiasts find the prospect of buying their first classic daunting. That is understandable, because it represents a luxury purchase. Therefore, if the vehicle of their choice doesn’t meet expectations, they could find themselves out of pocket by a… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible

“Rare” is a relative term in the classic world, with some cars more deserving of that label than others. Take this 1968 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible as a prime example. The drop-top variant accounted for approximately 18% of… more»

Not a Kit Car: 1988 Pontiac Mera

Kitting out the Fiero as a supercar – let us count the ways. There’s the Miura wannabe, F40s and F50s, a GT40, a replica Testarossa – the list goes on. But this one is not a kit car: it… more»

Original 390: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

Although the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first muscle car, this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL demonstrated that buyers could order cars with serious performance credentials two years before the first GTO graced showroom floors. That is courtesy… more»

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