S-Code 390 V8: 1968 Ford Mustang GT

The popular Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. One of the changes was an increase in engine bay size which could accommodate big-block engines. This stellar 1968 edition is a GT fastback with the S-Code 390 cubic… more»

Japanese Scooter: 1966 Fuji Rabbit Superflow

The Fuji Rabbit was the first scooter built in Japan after World War II. Some variants would remain in production from 1946 to 1968, serving as a competitor to the better-known Italian Vespa. This Superflow was considered a top-of-the-line… more»

First Year Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4

Chevrolet was on the right track when it introduced the Blazer as a 1969 model, an SUV that quickly gained popularity and became a strong contender in the sometimes off-road market.  It was also larger than many of its… more»

No Reserve Fintail: 1967 Mercedes Benz 200D

Clean and clunky is one way that I’d describe this 1967 Mercedes 200D “Fintail” sedan. By 1967 the styling was dated but certainly distinctive and the condition of this 56-year-old sedan is outstanding. Any immediate detractions? Well, it is… more»

Bargain Flathead Find: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Have you ever heard the idiom “salad days?”  It has its roots in Shakespeare’s play Anthony and Cleopatra, and it generally means one’s heyday.  If you are a Flathead Ford fan, we may be experiencing those salad days.   Prices… more»

British Wedge: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to… more»

38k Original Miles: 1979 Maserati Merak SS

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true with classic cars. That is why some enthusiasts consider the Maserati Merak one of the most beautiful Italian supercars of all time, while… more»

V8s Need Not Apply: 1969 Dodge Dart

Next to a ’68-’70 Plymouth Road Runner, I’d have to say that the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite subject from the old ChryCo. Best of all, Mopar’s small block 340 CI V8 engine was the perfect motivational force… more»

Driver Quality: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Many enthusiasts prefer to park a driver-grade classic in their garage rather than opting for a pristine example. That is understandable because those cars offer a more relaxed ownership experience. The occasional chip of mark is unlikely to cause… more»

Potentially Good Buy: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

General Motors fielded two new “pony cars” in 1967, the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. They would do battle with the sensational Ford Mustang and the Mercury Cougar (the latter also debuted in 1969). This ’69 Firebird has been… more»

Sharp Italian! 1996 Fiat Coupé 16V Turbo

Fiat cooked up this hot yellow number a decade or more after leaving the American market. Somehow this wedge-shaped 1996 Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo made its way to Morristown, New Jersey, and while not perfect, the tangy slice of… more»

37k Mile Survivor: 1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster

The Plymouth Sundance and Dodge Shadow were variants of the successful Chrysler K-Cars. They were economical automobiles that were perhaps a bit sportier in appearance than the FWD Horizon and Omni. You could dress up a Sundance by specifying… more»

Ready New Owner: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix

Set the wayback machine to 1976 and all a couple needed to celebrate the Bicentennial in style was a blue leisure suit and blue polyester pantsuit to compliment the Firethorn Red and white Landau vinyl top of this ’76… more»

Farm And Ranch Special: 1969 Ford F100

The Ford F-Series of trucks needs no introduction as one of the more versatile and most recognizable names to have ever graced the market, with even the basic models having plenty to offer for the working man.  But over… more»

2 -for-1 Projects: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

In the mid-1970s, General Motors partnered with Chinook, an RV manufacturer, to create a camping edition of the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy. A fixed camping unit was added behind the cab that would be perfect for weekend wilderness… more»

C3 Go Kart Project! Chevrolet Corvette

If you search online, you’ll find that a lot of go-karts have been built over the years with a fiberglass Corvette-like body. One of them was produced by an Arizona company named F.W. & Associates that looks like a… more»

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