Tackling an unfinished project is not for everybody, although the interest generated by this 1958 Corvette suggests there is no shortage of candidates willing to give it a go. A previous owner dedicated plenty of time and money to… more»
Three Owners: 1981 Citroën 2CV6
Is it a motorized snail? A tin can on wheels? Neither – it is a car rooted in a pre-war project called the Toute Petite Voiture (“very small car”). The TPV was intended to pry farmers away from their… more»
Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T
One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T. A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector. I was… more»
10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac celebrated the 10th year of the Trans Am with a special model known to Pontiac enthusiasts as the TATA. That stands for Tenth Anniversary Trans Am. 7,500 TATA’s were built in 1979 with 1,817 being built with the… more»
Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»
Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»
Remarkable Time Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
If you’re the kind that likes full-sized, luxurious convertibles from the 1970’s (and you also like the color brown), then check out this 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible time capsule. It’s in amazing original condition, is fully loaded,… more»
289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
In a parallel universe, the 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint would have been a sales winner. It brought together a passenger compartment that accommodated a family of five, practical trunk space and a drivetrain combination that offered better-than-average performance. However,… more»
Dry Body! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom V8
The Blazer was Chevy’s tour de force – sniping sales from Ford and International immediately upon its launch in 1969. With its upscale interior – while the competition was still feeling truck-like – the Blazer tripled its production in… more»
First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible
It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»
Right-Hand Drive: 1960 Morgan 4/4
This forlorn Morgan will find a new home after twenty years thanks to the auction action here on eBay, where it is bid to $2850 with no reserve. It is located in Veedersburg, Indiana, and you’ll need a trailer… more»
Nicest One Left? 1971 Ford Thunderbird 429 V8
This reminds me that I need to fill our birdfeeders. If you want to stand out from the crowd, it’s hard not to with a two-door personal luxury car with this classic and unusual bird beak front-end design. This… more»
Rare Crown Coupe Package: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
The Chrysler Cordoba seemed to have a promising future when it was introduced as a 1975 model, back in the days of a thriving personal luxury coupe market, but by ’78 sales were declining and the Ricardo Montalban endorsed… more»
50k-Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car
In a period when downsizing was the norm and cars measuring over 19 feet long were fading fast, Lincoln proved there was still demand in the late seventies for a large sedan delivering 13 MPG, or 15 with the… more»
Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug
One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»