Purists were upset when Ford changed the concept of the 1955-57 Thunderbird from a 2-seater to a 4-seater in the personal luxury car market. That set the stage for a plethora of competitors to come forward in the 1960s… more»
73k-Mile Beauty: 1962 Buick Invicta Sedan
Invicta is one of those Buick names that’s not heard in automobile conversations quite as often as some of the others, and it’s probably because of the car’s somewhat short lifespan. The Invicta entered the brand’s lineup as a… more»
Light Utility Vehicle: 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The LUV was a captive import built by Isuzu in Japan and sold through Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. from 1972 to 1981. The LUV name was an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle,” it competed against the imported Ford… more»
Winter-Ready: 1986 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon
I wonder at how some car models seem perennially neglected – for instance the Lotus Eclat. Can’t find a good one, let alone a basic driver. Others, like the AMC Eagle, seem to attract owners who care to care… more»
1-of-46? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is undeniable that certain paint shades look inherently “right” when applied to particular classics. That is undoubtedly true when the vehicle is a first-generation Mustang, and the color in question is Candy Apple Red. This 1968 ‘Stang takes… more»
Great Starting Point? Cheap 1950 Ford Sedan
One of the most enjoyable avenues in the classic car scene is buying a model that is not highly desirable and driving the wheels off without worrying about devaluing a more expensive model. The 49-51 shoebox Ford is a… more»
1965 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible
It’s on my bucket list to ride in the back seat of a Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible with the top down and the wind blowing through my thinning hair. I really want to experience “the ride of a luxurious… more»
Pretty Solid Project: 1961 Mercury Monterey Convertible
American automotive history is littered with the demoted nameplate. The swanky Bel Air became predominately a fleet model by the late 1960s. The Impala was demoted by the Caprice, the Galaxie 500 by the LTD, and the Mercury Monterey… more»
Rare Low Mileage 1997 Panoz AIV
The 1997 Panoz AIV is a rare and special car. The company produced less than 200 examples during their production years. Due to the scarcity of these cars, it’s not common to hear much about them in the media,… more»
Great Resto Start? 1963 Ford Thunderbird
For years, Ford’s luxury coupe, the Thunderbird, garnered respect merely by mention of its name. By the time this 1963 subject came along, the T-bird was ending its third generation and the evolution from its original two-seater configuration was… more»
Fuel Injected 383: 1969 Dodge Charger
The seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger says it’s already gotten a restoration at some point in the past, but from the looks of things, I’m guessing that was several years and quite a few miles ago. While this… more»
A Real 427/435? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Considering that the C2 Corvette of 1963 to 1967 is generally considered to be the most desirable, it’s a little hard to imagine that people were eagerly anticipating its replacement. Once the Mako Shark II concept was unveiled in… more»
T-Tops And A V8: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE
The Magnum was the last car built on the B-body platform. B-bodies are a piece of history and ooze late ’60s cool. The cars were sold as either the luxury-oriented XE or the performance version GT. They came with… more»

















