Cheap Project: 1961 Ford Ranchero

Ford scored a pair of firsts with its Ranchero. The first “first” is obvious: They came to market two years ahead of their arch nemesis, Chevrolet, and its El Camino. Their second first was their decision, starting in the… more»

Paint Or Patina? 1971 Ford LTD Two-Door Hardtop

Cool and tough isn’t how a person normally describes a 1971 Ford LTD, but there it is. I like luxury as much as the next person, but a two-door LTD with “racing wheels”, blackwall tires, and in cosmetic condition… more»

Super Fly Tribute: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

This 1970 Eldorado might not sport quite as much bling as the Cadillac driven by Youngblood Priest in the Super Fly movie, but it’s an honorable tribute, along with being an effort I’m guessing the late actor Ron O’Neal… more»

Custom Van Culture Artifact: 1977 Dodge B100 Van

Of all the wonderfully glorious things that Americans love, perhaps no greater love exists than that of our passionate desire to drive rear-wheel drive vehicles with V-8 engines under the hood.  When emissions and fuel economy standards struck a… more»

Stored for 33 Years: 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan

There will always be people who don’t feel quite at home in their time and place, and without them, there probably wouldn’t be a car hobby today. In my home state of Michigan, one of the most vivid examples… more»

Custom Chameleon Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

One dilemma often encountered during a custom restoration is choosing the proper color for the exterior, which can be tough to decide with so many excellent options available today.  A broader idea is to use a color-changing finish, commonly… more»

45K Original Miles: 1993 Cadillac Allante

One of the more encouraging signs of past ownership when it comes to purchasing a hobby vehicle is seeing ongoing dealer service in the log books. This is not because I’m some defender of dealerships, which are known to… more»

Under 8K Miles: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa

There was a time when I didn’t love the Ferrari Testarossa. I’d say it was the middle or late 90s, and it just seemed like a played-out supercar. It was the stereotypical display of exuberance, the go-to bench player… more»

Mini Head-Turner: 1959 Berkeley B65

Want a sporty runabout that will turn heads and offer you wind-in-the-hair fun during the summer months? You might not have to look further that the ad here on craigslist, where we spy a 1959 Berkeley B65 for sale… more»

Flawless Restoration: 1966 Ford Mustang

Using the word “flawless” when describing a classic that you are trying to sell is a high-risk strategy. However, it is one chosen by the current owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. There is certainly little to criticize, and… more»

Ran When Parked: 1958 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

How simple can a car be?  How much weight can be saved by utilizing the most efficient design possible using the least amount of parts?  In the late fifties, sports car designer Donald Healey went to work on building… more»

Petty Blue! 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner

The performance car craze was in full swing by the mid 1960s, but as the genre advanced, the feature-content rose – and so did prices. Compounding the price problem, larger engines were ringing alarms at insurers, who began charging… more»

Rare 1996 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Comp T/A

Almost every vehicle manufacturer produces Limited Edition vehicles to celebrate a badge milestone, but this 1996 Pontiac Trans Am is slightly different. The good folks at SLP waved their magic wand over this classic to commemorate the twenty-fifth birthday… more»

Assembly Required: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger V8

The Sunbeam Tiger was a performance variant of the Alpine and was built in England between 1964 and 1967. It was a collaboration between Rootes Group and Carroll Shelby, eventually produced by Jensen Motors. Power was supplied by Ford… more»

Rust-Free 1964 Dodge Dart GT Convertible

Most nameplates have a hierarchy of desirability. I know from experience that the fiscal value of my ’74 Firebird is a fraction of what a ’73 is worth, and my ’65 Dart is worth far less than a ’68…. more»

Matching Numbers Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

At a glance, this could be one of those “wow” cars. But when you dive deeper into the collection of photos, you can see that this original 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda needs a restoration. Though nearly 50,000 Barracudas were produced… more»

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