Former Movie Star? 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

For most of the 1980s and beyond, the Ford LTD Crown Victoria was the flagship of the Ford lineup. Along with the Mercury Grand Marquis, these were throwback vehicles in that they were large automobiles still using rear-wheel drive… more»

4×4 Fire Truck: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon

Since 1913, Pierce Manufacturing has been making fire-fighting apparatus, which includes fire trucks like this 1977 Dodge Power Wagon. It was built on a Dodge W400 chassis to be a “brush” truck for the Concord, Vermont Fire Department. After… more»

1-Of-401: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta

Before the Pantera, Italian car maker De Tomaso produced this gorgeous Mangusta. The name is Italian for mongoose, an animal known for dispatching cobras. Draw your own conclusion on the origin of that name! This 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta… more»

454 V8 Numbers Match: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette is considered “America’s Sports Car” and enjoyed a solid 1973 sales year, up 13% over the prior outing. Emphasis had begun to shift away from raw power as muscle cars were falling out of favor yet… more»

Droptop Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

This 1971 Plymouth Barracuda project seems at a fairly decent point for the next owner to take over, but the reason behind the restoration not moving any more forward already is the saddest tale here.  The story goes that… more»

Low Mileage Power Stroke: 1995 Ford F-350

While we lament the outrageous pricing seen for modern pickup trucks, this isn’t exactly new territory for buyers of full-size models. However, the reason for the prices have changed. Today, you’re paying for technology and needlessly complicated hybrid powertrains…. more»

Driver-Quality Exotic: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”

In the mid-1960s, over at Pininfarina, Lionardi Fioavanti was sketching a new car. The result emerged in days and met with approval from his boss as well as Enzo Ferrari. The new two-seat grand tourer was a successor to… more»

Rare Rental: 1988 Shelby CSX-T

There are chapters in history that almost always make me nostalgic for the 1980s, with most of them being obvious things like music, fashion, and general attitude of society at the time. However, another meaningful footnote in history at… more»

Murky History?: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

At first glimpse, this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (fastback) looks worth pursuing, depending on where its currently under-reserve bid of $33,400 goes. And truly, any A-code fastback, rare as they are, is going to command a minimum of $40K and… more»

Powered by Mercury! 1986 Tiffany Classic

The Tiffany Classic was one of several 1930s neo-classic automobiles built in the 1980s. Its parent company was Classic Motor Carriages (CMC), which was out of Miami, Florida. Using a contemporary Mercury Cougar’s underpinnings and drivetrain, the body was… more»

Jump In And Camp: 1971 Ford F100 Custom Short Bed

The best justification ever for buying a vehicle you don’t need, or one you can’t really afford, goes like this: You can live in your car. You can’t drive your house. This 1971 Ford F100 Custom short bed pickup… more»

Fresh Paint & Decals: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

In 1978, brown was a popular color. Both the Camaro Z28 and Pontiac Trans Am could be acquired in different hues of brown. Ford offered the Mustang II for the last year and someone stepped up and purchased this… more»

No Reserve: V8-Powered 1966 Dodge A100

I only say this as an envious outsider, but van life might be the best life. Consider the following: 1. A van is easier to customize because it’s a rolling billboard. 2. You can carry people. 3. You can… more»

British V8 Supercar: 1995 TVR Griffith 500

The Griffith nameplate in TVR’s family tree is one of the more instantly recognizable names. It has always featured some combination of light weight and big power, and quickly became known as a slight raucous machine. The earlier generations… more»

Supercharged Driver: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Over the years, if you spend enough time as a collector of older vehicles, you eventually have people start calling you to ask if you want something else dropped off in your driveway. This can sometimes result in a… more»

Original Warhorse: 1972 Chevrolet K20

The first of Chevy’s C/K truck series arrived in 1960 as a complete overhaul of GM’s approach to this market. No longer planted on an automobile frame, the new truck received its own purpose-built platform. Designed for easier ingress… more»

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