Got a kid ready to go to college? Need a commuter for around town? We have just the car for you, and not only will its reputation for safety and reliability impress you, it’s creeping up on “cool” status…. more»
Project Pickup: 1949 Studebaker 2R10
Gearing up a new vehicle design is hard enough normally, but after several years of literally a world war when you’re throwing everything you have into a victory, it’s understandable that it took a few years for totally new… more»
Hot C4: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 6-Speed
Anyone deriding the fourth generation (C4) Corvette may have forgotten the final year LT4 V8. This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 six-speed in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico jumps off the screen in shiny Torch Red. “Resale Red” may… more»
Beautiful Convertible: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
Consumer confidence was sky-high during the late 1950s, and nowhere was this better demonstrated than in the new car market. Manufacturers produced vehicles that pushed the boundaries of luxury, style, and cutting-edge engineering as they sought to liberate potential… more»
50K Original Miles: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
When you read the road tests of old, it’s amazing to see the amount of praise heaped on cars that would be decidedly average today. The Dodge Daytona Turbo Z is a terrific example of this phenomenon, and while… more»
AAR Wannabe: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth created the 1970 AAR ‘Cuda as a homologation special for the cut-throat Trans Am Series. These cars remain extremely desirable, with spotless examples commanding impressive prices. However, with a build total of 2,724 cars during the single production… more»
Stored 20 Years: 1983 Honda Civic Sedan 5-Speed
The original owner of this Savoy Brown 1983 Honda Civic Sedan is said to have put it in storage for 20 years until the seller bought it “a while ago”, and the seller has since gotten it back in… more»
C3 Finale: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Man, what a run! Fifteen years for the C3 Corvette and this 1982 Collector’s Edition is the swan song. Much changed from the inaugural 1968 version? You bet! The basics were still there and the unmistakeable Mako-Shark lines were… more»
Engine Swap? 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino makes a generally positive first impression. However, a close look confirms that it requires work to present at its best. It features strong bones and a drivetrain change that many would consider reversing. The… more»
Good News, Bad News: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I don’t know if it’s true anymore, but at one time the 1957 T-Bird was a candidate for America’s collector car Mt. Rushmore, if there were such a thing. The Baby Bird is still a hot commodity, although values… more»
Mercury in Disguise: 1988 Classic Tiffany
In the realm of kit and replica cars, no manufacturer has such a contorted history as Classic Motor Carriages. I lost count of the number of “dba” (doing business as) names scattered through its history. As if the constant… more»

















