Ford’s Mustang went into its sixth year in 1970 and continued to hold the top sales spot in the hot “pony car” market. Despite the all-new second-generation Chevy Camaro having an abbreviated selling season that year, the Mustang would… more»
25k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet K3500 4×4 Pickup
While purchasing a new 4×4 Pickup brings with it the latest creature comforts and the reassurance of a new car warranty, there are also disadvantages. They are typically significantly more expensive than secondhand alternatives, and devaluation can be horrendous…. more»
Lingenfelter Upgrades: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has more than a few things going for it, certainly enough that it stands out from the average C4 you find listed on craigslist or Marketplace. The big things are the following: it has low… more»
Racing Special: 1990 BMW M3 Evolution 2
The pages of automotive history books are littered with moments when manufacturers pushed the boundaries by producing thinly disguised homologation specials designed to deliver what is sometimes called “the unfair advantage” in motorsport competition. The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge… more»
Patina Rat Rod? 1965 Mercedes 220 Sb
Note the title, it’s the seller’s suggestion, not mine! Now that I’ve got that matter out of the way, let’s consider the case of this 1965 Mercedes 220 Sb. The seller also suggests that it possesses the vibe of… more»
51k Mile Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Phoenix
In the 1970s, Pontiac adapted the popular Chevrolet Nova for sale under their brand, calling it Ventura II (at first) and Phoenix later. Because of General Motors’ shift to sharing powerplants across divisions, many later Phoenix had Chevy engines,… more»
BF Auction: 1965 Triumph TR4A
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of this TR4A running and driving, so we are relisting it. Be sure to take another look and cast your high bid below. Classic British sports cars offer one of the… more»
The Last 455: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models. However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»
Minerva Blue Turbo: 1979 Porsche 930
If you recall the hit comedy that provided a staggeringly accurate portray of corporate life called Office Space, you may remember that the neanderthal boss drove a Porsche 911 in the memorable shade of Minerva Blue. Thankfully, given how unbearable Lundberg is,… more»
Low Miles, Long Ownership: 1983 Porsche 911SC Coupe
\ In the late 1970s, Porsche was planning to sunset the venerable 911 in favor of its front-engined 928. But one last iteration would grace the streets before the 911’s discontinuation: the 911 SC. Arriving in 1978, the new… more»