Despite this car being 15 years old now, I still get a lump in my throat when I see one of these old Crown Vics in the rearview mirror, as I’m driving 5 mph under the speed limit in… more»
Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury
When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
It’s been decades since the unveiling of the Indianapolis 500 pace car has been an exciting event, because it’s invariably been a Chevrolet performance car such as a Corvette or a Camaro. But for the majority of the 500’s… more»
LS V8 Equipped! 1936 GMC Flatbed
OK, all of you who keep proclaiming, “Put an LS in it!” here you go, a 1936 GMC pickup truck that has been modified as a flatbed – among other things. It has all of the “patina” cues going… more»
Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
The Porsche 944 was the third Porsche model to feature a transaxle set-up, a pretty significant departure from the brand’s well-known 911. In 1987 the US Porsche 944 Turbo was one of the first cars ever to include both… more»
Rockford Tribute: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Fictional private investigator Jim Rockford famously drove a series of gold Firebirds in James Garner’s popular TV series The Rockford Files, and the first of those Firebirds was a 1974 Esprit. I wouldn’t say Rockford tributes are coming out of… more»
No Reserve: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary
Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the guest of honor was the Corvette. Four decades had passed since the badge first appeared, and the company decided to celebrate the milestone by releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. Our feature… more»
Four Door Performance: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
The fact that the Ford Taurus SHO isn’t more of a collector’s item is one of the more disappointing realities for me as someone who grew up ogling 90s-era performance cars. The SHO offered the rare combination of a… more»
As-New Condition: 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4×4
Once a 4×4 SUV gets a few years under its belt, it is understandable if it looks a bit rough around the edges. However, this 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer is an exception to that rule. From its sparkling paint… more»
Minty Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge LiL’ Red Express
The Dodge Lil’ Red Express remains one of the most memorable pickup trucks made by any manufacturer, and for a short time in 1978, it was the fastest American-made vehicle from 0-100. That’s a major honor for any manufacture,… more»
Rare 1970 Porsche 911E Targa
The 1970 911E was designed to have better handling than the 911T or the 911S. It came with a longer wheelbase, Bosch fuel injection, and Fuch alloy wheels. The E was considered the “mid-range” trim level. This 911 comes… more»
Muscle Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
There was once a time when high performance was the preserve of muscle and pony cars. However, GMC proved that there were alternatives when it released the Syclone. It offered the versatility of a Pickup with acceleration that put… more»