Hank in Ohio is ready to sell this tidy-looking 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 2 Door Hardtop, offered on Hemmings for $21,900 obo. Designer Virgil “Ex” Exner rocked the world with his lineup of boldly finned Chryslers that debuted in 1957…. more»
How To Squint Menacingly: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am W72
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been a huge fan of two things: Pontiac F-Body cars, and Clint Eastwood movies. In 1974’s Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, those two worlds collide; Eastwood and co-star Jeff Bridges drive a 1973 Trans… more»
1 Of 80! 1969 AMC Javelin Badger
Experts familiar with badgers will caution you not to anger one. Anyone who tangled with this 1969 American Motors Corporation Javelin Badger back in the day would have quickly felt the sharp bite of its 390 cid V8 and… more»
Really Big Project: 1939 Hudson Country Club
I’ve never been much of a country club kind of guy, I’m not that into tennis or golf. However, if I owned a 1939 Hudson Country Club Sedan I’m sure I would be joining the local country club! Think… more»
14K Mile Firetruck: 1989 Chevy 3500
Former municipal vehicles like this 1989 Chevrolet 3500 Sierra SLE Crew Cab are seemingly always loaded and always low mileage. It makes for an ideal combination, plus they typically retain added lights, sirens and radio systems not found on… more»
Drive It Anywhere: 1953 Chrysler Windsor
Drive it anywhere isn’t a term used all that often when describing a classic car, but it does pop up from time to time. Shiny and clean, this ’53 Windsor looks like a great surviving classic that is in… more»
Rüsselsheim Redux: 1973 Opel Manta
A couple of weeks ago, we featured a ’74 Opel Manta project car. The comments were full of fond memories about Mantas that readers had owned or experienced, but opinions of that particular example coalesced around three objections: rust,… more»
Even Clowns Have Standards: 2011 Snyder ST600C
Often, the first response to a strange car is a query as to what it is. With this car, if it can be called a car, the question is “why is it.” What we have here is perhaps the… more»
Running Hemi: 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer
Even though some cars have a well weathered appearance, you can still see the charm in their styling and looks much like this Royal Lancer. Wearing a fair amount of surface rust, this Lancer has a running Hemi, and… more»
Piano Factory Exile: ’84 Aston Martin Lagonda
Known for their abundantly complex driving systems and gauge clusters, Aston Martin Lagondas like this one are not for the faint of heart. Despite the proclamation that this Lagonda is in fantastic condition, it appears to be stored in… more»
Hardcastle & McCormick Fame: Coyote X Kit Car
More commonly known as the “Coyote X”, this Manta Montage kit car rose to fame in the 1980s ABC television show, Hardcastle and McCormick. The seller claims he’s lost interest in the project due to his preferred fiberglass shop… more»
Slick Black Rocket: 1948 Pontiac Torpedo
This style of fastback is very characteristic of 1940s General Motors. Reader Peter R. sent us the link to this one, and I’m sure glad he did! We featured a 1950 Oldsmobile fastback recently that was very similarly styled,… more»
First-Year Rig: 1966 Ford Bronco
At first glance, this 1966 Ford Bronco appears very clean and rust-free. While it isn’t exactly rust-free, it is clean in its own right as a first-generation Bronco. Many and maybe most of these are or have been Swiss-cheese… more»
Putt-Putt: Fairmont M19 Speeder
Ethan, South Dakota is where this fantastic little Fairmont M19 Speeder is located. I don’t know if the tracks on the west side of town are able to be used for a test drive or not, but it would… more»
Clean Daily Classic? 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
Clean and original classic Mopars that aren’t eaten up with rust are quite a rare find now a ‘days. With a beautiful original appearance, and plenty of space, this 1966 Dodge Dart 270 wagon is in excellent condition. Ready… more»
Baby, I’m On Fire: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Oh, this is tempting. Very tempting. I have always had a soft spot for 1955-1957 Thunderbirds. My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Pennington, had a Goldenrod Yellow 1955 Thunderbird. It was her daily driver, and, to a young car nut… more»


















