Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire.  While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily.  For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe.  Take for example… more»

Fresh Paint! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Xtreme”

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was the company’s and industry’s best-selling nameplate on more than one occasion in the 1970s and 1980s. This sweet example from 1976 has the Cutlass Supreme body but Cutlass S badging on the fenders. And an… more»

Same Owner for 45 Years: 1970 Jaguar E-Type

A long-term ownership history is always attractive for enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Jaguar E-Type ticks that box because the seller has been its custodian for forty-five years. It has avoided the rust… more»

302 V8 Transplant? 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber

This car has all the telltale signs of being a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber other than having a 302-cu.in. V8, which wouldn’t have been available until December of that year as a 1971 model, but with a different/snorkel hood…. more»

Low-Mile Family Heirloom: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Almost everyone dreams of inheriting something exciting or valuable, and some people are lucky enough to realize that dream. Such is the case with the owner of this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. It was left to them by… more»

Last Mile Project: 1960 Cadillac Hearse by Eureka

When your time on Mother Earth comes to an end, taking your last ride in a Cadillac should be the way to go. No doubt many folks traveled their last mile in this 1960 Cadillac which was converted into… more»

26k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Thunderbird Glamour Edition

Although his final years as Ford President saw him at loggerheads with his boss, Lee Iacocca, and Henry Ford II were cut from the same cloth. Both saw small cars as a necessary evil to increase sales volumes and… more»

Rebuilt Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger

Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»

1988 Ford Ranger STX SuperCab 4×4 V6 5-Speed

A first-generation Ford Ranger 4×4 SuperCab with a V6 and five-speed? Yes, please. This one is a bit of a head-scratcher for me as I thought there would be a stripe package on it but maybe not. This is… more»

Saintly California Car: 1965 Volvo 1800S

Roger Moore gained his fame from his long and somewhat campy portrayal of James Bond.  He did, however, earn his acting chops by playing a British spy of sorts in the television series “The Saint.”  While that portrayal probably… more»

A Sign That You Had Arrived: 1957 Cadillac Convertible

While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties.  You were measured on your success back then for better or worse.  One of the… more»

Supercar With A British Accent: 1989 Lotus Esprit

If you were looking for a Lotus in the sixties and seventies, it was a sign that you were ready to sacrifice durability and comfort for stellar handling and utilitarian efficiency.  The company built its reputation on producing cars… more»

Dad’s Car: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

The Chevy Master and Master Deluxe were produced between 1933 and 1942. They were a step up from the Standard Mercury which was a budget-minded product. The seller’s MD Sport Coupe is from 1938 and comes with a rumble… more»

Tiny But Ferocious: 1958 Berkeley SE-328

When you look at the postwar automotive world, it is easy to find examples of just how fertile the human mind can be.  Some of these automotive pioneers, both from large companies and those that were going their own… more»

Plenty of Patina! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet had a winner on its hands when it came to the 1955 to 1957 Chevies. Later dubbed the “Tri-Fives,” they sold nearly five million copies in just three years. And are pretty collectible more than 65 years later…. more»

Manual FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser sits in an interesting spot in the hierarchy of the brand’s most well-loved truck: it’s a full-size rig with plenty of space for passengers and their gear, and it benefits from having the same… more»

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