173 Miles Since 1978: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 (third generation) Chevrolet Corvette was in its third year in 1970. Sales were down due to two factors: a labor shrike that shrank production and the MSRP went past $5,000 for the first time. This convertible looks… more»

Givenchy Series: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI

Lincoln’s Mark VI series of cars were available in both four-door and two-door body styles, as you can see in this example. I don’t know if the “Two doors too many!!” crowd wants their luxury car with just two… more»

Yard Find Econobox: 1973 Ford Pinto

U.S. automakers started to join the subcompact race in 1971. Chevrolet came out with the Vega while Ford’s new entry was the Pinto. Influenced by Ford’s counterparts in Europe, the Pinto would be the more successful of the two… more»

Junk In The Trunk: 1983 Honda Motocompo

I don’t know if I would normally refer to this 1983 Honda Motocompo as a scooter as I think of scooters as step-through motorcycles. I don’t know if I’d refer to it as a motorcycle either, and a mini-bike… more»

26k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

When compared to its late-sixties and early-seventies C3 counterparts, the 1977 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t win many awards in terms of performance, but neither do most other once mighty offerings from this period, as this was a time when fuel… more»

1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Project Drop-Top

Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»

Cheap Running Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon

Growing up near an AMC dealership in the seventies and having a father who enjoyed rooting for the underdogs, it wasn’t surprising when he eventually drove home behind the wheel of one of their products, though it did little… more»

What’s Your Bid? 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Convertible Coupe

Where I live, there’s a three-story antique mall that’s been in business for decades. One of the vendors recently tried to move some wares by announcing it was “Christmas in July”: Buy a wrapped antique and be surprised when… more»

1 of 126 – 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible

Buick’s GS ranks among the most subdued ground-pounders of the classic muscle car era. Available in flashy colors like brown with a black vinyl top, the GS wore its muscle like a thug in a tailored suit, confident and… more»

Tidy Eight-Seater: 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon

Practicality is often a key consideration when an enthusiast begins their quest for a classic to park in their garage. The harsh reality is that a two-seat sports car won’t offer an engaging experience for a large family, but… more»

No Reserve Diesel: 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab 4×4

Versatility is sometimes a key consideration when an enthusiast commences the search for a classic to park in their driveway. If towing or off-roading are the aim, this 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab deserves a close look. Its 4×4… more»

Upgraded V8: 1977 Ford F250 Highboy 4×4

Most owners will agree that when they delve into the wilds in their 4×4, a mountain of torque is always welcome as they negotiate harsh terrain. This 1977 Ford F250 Highboy didn’t lack that trait when it left the… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX

One of the stars of the classic market during the past decade has been the Fox-Body Mustang. While many people focus on the GT and SVT Cobra variants, cars like this 1989 LX have gained a strong following. The… more»

17k Original Miles: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary

I have long considered the Lamborghini Countach to be a poster car of the 1980s. By that, I mean that tens of thousands of teenagers across the globe had a picture of one hanging on their bedroom wall as… more»

Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project

The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»

Minor Project! 1975 Maserati Khamsin

The Maserati brothers founded their firm in 1914, building race cars for Diatto, originally a carriage maker. During WWI, the company patented and sold a new type of spark plug for aviation applications. Diatto’s cessation of its racing program… more»

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