Oppenheimer Movie Car? 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

One of the biggest movies of 2023 was “Oppenheimer.”  It told the story of the man that many call the father of the atomic bomb.  As usual, when people like us watch a movie set in the past, we… more»

NART Spyder Conversion: 1969 Ferrari 365

While this vintage Ferrari may look oddly similar to a 365 GTC, there are subtle details that suggest it’s not exactly a factory car. The obvious difference is the roof, which is missing, a convertible top in its place…. more»

Packing a Mini-Flathead: 1937 Ford Coupe

Henry Ford was one of the few early automotive pioneers who understood that standardization was a way to reduce costs across the board.  His most famous feat in this regard was painting every Model T black for a period… more»

Final Year LWB: 1995 Range Rover

The Range Rover Classic is for sure a future classic, as it represents the final year that the classic British SUV resembled its past far more than anything that was to come in the subsequent years. The model shown… more»

Fitting Tribute: 1956 Jaguar D-Type Replica

One danger associated with producing a tribute vehicle is that the finished product will often be a pale imitation of the classic upon which it was based. However, some break new ground by offering a level of fit and… more»

Margaret Mitchell’s Mercury: 1940 Mercury Sedan

One of the most famous movies ever made was “Gone with the Wind.”  Set during the Civil War, this movie was based on a novel by a Georgia writer by the name of Margaret Mitchell.  While the film went… more»

Which Sprite? 1965 Driver or 1962 Project

This tale of two Austin-Healey Sprites begs us to choose: both are early cars but the red one is an Irish twin of the Bugeye, with production separated by a mere year. It shares the same motor, albeit with… more»

25k Documented Miles: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

There has long been discussion about which company sets the standard in luxury car production. Some nominate Cadillac, while others prefer Lincoln. Bentley is a strong contender, but many believe Rolls-Royce deserves that crown. In a world of mass… more»

327/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Okay, I admit it. We will have readers who look at this 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup and question its mechanical specifications. That makes perfect sense because the engine under this classic’s hood was not offered in that model year…. more»

Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD

Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle.  The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»

55k Original Miles: One-Owner 1970 Dodge Charger

Selecting an appropriate Christmas gift can be challenging, and if your loved ones are struggling to find something perfect for you, showing them this 1970 Dodge Charger as a less-than-subtle hint might be worthwhile. There’s a lot to like… more»

Malaise Era Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe

After the Mustang grew wider, longer, and heavier into the late 1960s and early 1970s, Lee Iacocca took an interesting question from a shareholder at the company’s annual meeting. Anna Muccioli, who owned 200 shares of Ford, asked why… more»

56K Miles! 1995 Ford F-150

After years of little supply to meet the above-average demand for new trucks, it is heartening to see that the dealer’s lots are filling up again.  As always, nature finds a balance.  While we are seeing that balance return… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

This Impala has been hiding in this garage for the past 35 years and has just recently been extracted. It’s showing 44k miles and is being offered by the original owner’s family. After being parked for so long, it’s… more»

Black And Blue Beauty: 1933 Plymouth DeLuxe

One thing that I have noticed recently is how many of these depression-era Plymouths have been turning up – and it’s a good thing! The early 30s were dominated by Ford and Chevrolet but Plymouth was hardly an also-ran… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX

Leaving the factory with a 375 HP 440 as standard equipment, there’s not much not to like about the 1969 Plymouth GTX, lovingly dubbed The Gentleman’s Muscle Car as the concept here was adding some luxurious touches to a… more»

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