Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2

In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers.  Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period.  While many of them… more»

The Astro Van Returns: 1984 Airstream Excella

If you are a fan of NASA, then you are likely familiar with their historical reliance on Airstream trailers and motor homes for transporting and quarantining astronauts before and after their spaceflights.  After Apollo 11’s capsule splashed down, the… more»

The One That Started It All: 1952 MGTD

Certain cars are considered milestones in automotive history.  Nearly all cars produced are designed solely for transportation from point A to point B.  However, some cars are more than just transportation.  The Milestone Car Society (the organization has since… more»

$2,500 Three Pack: Packard Hearse and Sedans

A classic hearse may be a slightly strange or ominous vehicle to take on as a project, but the Packard Henney converted ambulances and hearses are sleek looking wagons, that aren’t that common to see running, or otherwise. The… more»

Wide Track 4 Speed: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Ever since I was a little kid, I have always been looking for rare and unique automobiles anywhere and everywhere. I remember taking Collector Car Trader magazines with me to elementary school and perusing through them before class started…. more»

Seventy Seven And Original: 1940 Chrysler Royal 4 Door

Cars were evolving rapidly as improvements were invented and developed. Often, cars were not only restyled every year or two, they were often completely redesigned. Although the Royal was Chrysler’s entry level car, it was completely redesigned about every 2 years…. more»

Rare H-Body: 1978 Buick Skyhawk

We still see the Chevy Monza pop up for sale every so often, but its platform mate – the Buick Skyhawk seen here – is spotted far less frequently. The seller claims it wears original paint, and retains its… more»

Easy Project? 1965 Oldsmobile F-85

Back when different General Motors brands were easily discernible from one another, Oldsmobile frequently had designs that were quite different from their counterparts. Although from a distance this car is easily identifiable as a GM product, it would be… more»

Y-Block Tree Speed: Ford Ranch Wagon

2 door station wagons offer the right amount of “cool” with the right amount of doors and storage. It only gets better when said wagon has a “Y” block V8 and a manual transmission. Although this 1954 Ranch Wagon… more»

Some Assembly Required: Tri-Magnum Project

Way back, when dinosaurs were kings, we were a very handy nation.  Without 87,000 channels on TV, other distractions occupied our time.  One of the biggest distractors were do it yourself magazines, such as Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and… more»

Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup

This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»

Rally Update: The Race Is Over!

We completed the final day of driving in the NW Classic Rally last night! It was filled with excitement and a few struggles too. We started the day off feeling confident that we could stay on course and hopefully… more»

On Road or Off: 1971 Empi Sportster

Dune buggy kits are not hard to find, but genuine Empi builds are generally more desired by purveyors of these VW-powered on- and off-roaders. This 1971 example is a Southern California survivor, with a dry chassis and only some… more»

Flame Find! 1962 Cadillac DeVille

Purists stop reading now! I was intrigued by this 1962 Cadillac DeVille that is listed for sale here on eBay not so much by the flaming paint job, but by the fact that the car seems awfully solid and a good… more»

Rally Rolls: 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

What has four-wheels, a roof rack, and starts with ‘R’? Rally Rolls. I can only imagine some poor fellow in the back seat yelling “Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?” at the top of his lungs as this… more»

Mustang Sally’s Mustang! 1967 Ford Mustang

Back in 1967, Sally wanted a new car. Her husband Gene took her to the local Ford dealer and she promptly fell in love with this 1967 Mustang. She’s had it ever since, only just recently selling it to… more»

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