Quirky Homebuilt 1940/67 Ford/VW Truck Bug

Since the advent of the vehicle, people have been customizing them to suit their tastes while pushing the limits of their engineering and artistic abilities. The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most customized vehicles of all time due… more»

22″ Hoops! 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The sun was setting on GM’s rear-wheel-drive intermediates (G-body) cars in ’88. It was down to just two, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the Oldsmobile Cutlass, such as today’s topic, a Cutlass Supreme Classic. For Oldsmobile, it had been… more»

Rough but Rare: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon Project

Chevrolet Chevelle enthusiasts often go straight for the coupes and convertibles, but the wagons have a charm that’s hard to deny, especially when a builder is searching for something a little different. This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle wagon, listed here… more»

EV Conversion: 1967 Porsche 911

One of the more confounding aspects of the long-hood Porsche world right now is there are some legitimately bad cars out there that still sell for ridiculous money, even in a down market. If you’re an owner of one… more»

1 of 863: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

While the Plymouth Barracuda debuted 17 days ahead of the Ford Mustang, it was the latter that dominated the “pony car” market it was named for. The Barracuda was barely a sales factor through the end of the 1960s,… more»

1 Of 6: 1973 Cadillac DeVille Caribou

If Cadillac had offered an El Camino or Ranchero-style pickup on their regular entree menu at dealerships during the seventies, I can’t help but wonder if it might have been moderately successful.  The idea of a car in the… more»

Lightning Rods and Lots of Go: Low-Mile 1983 Hurst/Olds

There’s something about a Hurst/Olds that stops people in their tracks, and this 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst listed here on eBay feels like one of those cars that would spark conversation wherever it goes. With a clean title and just… more»

Convincing Replica: Ferrari Testarossa Kit Car

The idea of buying a kit car, or a custom one-off copy of an exotic car, may cause some people to thumb their noses in the direction of some Pontiac Fiero-based clone. But when the car in question is… more»

British Elegance: 1973 Jaguar XJ6

Nothing makes you look more like a British eccentric or East End gangster than an old Jag. I grew up on a diet of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and this would fit right in – although it’s… more»

Low-Mile Beauty: 1971 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag isn’t my favourite Triumph-designed car at all, but it definitely has its legions of fans on both sides of the pond. The Stag occupies a unique place in British motoring history – a car that promised… more»

Graduate Special: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600

I can picture this Duetto wafting along the B-roads of Oxfordshire countryside on a beautiful summer evening, bathed in late evening sunshine. Outside of that idyllic scenario though, these are perilous to own in the UK because we salt… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

I doubt that it would happen today. Could you imagine a mainstream car rental firm offering people the opportunity to slip behind a potent vehicle like a Shelby GT-350? Specialist companies exist that cater to that need, but the… more»

Same Owner for 50 Years: 1947 MG TC

A long-term ownership history is desirable when choosing a classic to park in your garage. That is the story behind this 1947 MG TC, with the current owner serving as its custodian for over fifty years. It has spent… more»

Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S

Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»

One Owner Turbo: 1988 Ford Thunderbird

The subtle hood scoops immediately indicate that this 1988 Ford Thunderbird is something fairly special. The first owner sought to combine luxury and performance, ordering this classic with the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. By ticking the… more»

Parts or Restore? 1969 Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol has lived in the shadows of its more stylish competition, namely the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser, for years. Due to this obscurity, far fewer Patrols are on the road today, but the Toyota also dwarfed the… more»

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