Up-Sized Engine: 1985 Oldsmobile 442

Automotively speaking, and otherwise, I learn something new every day. I knew that Oldsmobile’s storied 442 moniker lasted long beyond the time that it probably should have but it failed to make the scene from ’81 to ’84. Who… more»

Police Hemi: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda Clone

This is an interesting car. It began life as a 1970 Barracuda Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8. Now it has a 2016 Charger Police Interceptor 5.7-liter Hemi. And cosmetically it’s in the process of being rebranded… more»

LS Candidate? 1986 Chevrolet El Camino

Having not covered a fifth-generation El Camino until writing up this 1980 example last week, I now have a second subject Camino in the form of a 1986 model. Not much had changed in the seven model years that… more»

Charming Bargain: 1964 Ford Falcon Coupe

The ad here on craigslist says “always stored in a garage,” which makes you wonder: How many people have driven past this car, unbeknownst to them, over the years? Mitchell G. is the super sleuth who found us the… more»

Stylish Four-Door: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom

Still holding onto the notion that a four-door is a less-desirable car to collect than a similar two-door model? Me, too, but I’m going to have to admit that Mitchell G, tipster on this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, has… more»

A-Code Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2

Want a Mustang Fastback of 1965 vintage to start on as a project? This model, listed here on ebay, should get you going. It’s sitting at just shy of $17,000 with the reserve not met and the auction scheduled… more»

61K Mile: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst

Two tone paint, chrome wheels, decals and a lightening rod Hurst shifter. I had just graduated high school when the 1984 Hurst Olds hit the streets. Thinking back it was a great looking car with style and comfort and… more»

“He Shot Its Eye Out!” 1970 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Station Wagon

When your bidding is going up by five-dollar increments, you might be into a car that’s going to be a lot of work to restore. Such is the case, it would appear, with this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass station wagon,… more»

Restored Drop-Top 396 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

Before you assume this car is an SS 396, it’s not. In 1969, the only way you got an Impala SS was to get it with the 427 cubic inch V8. This is a “regular” Impala ordered with the… more»

Solid Driver: 1978 International Harvester Scout II

This 1978 Scout II was built by International Harvester and is located in Sparta, Michigan although the seller states that the vehicle spent all of its life in Huntsville, Texas just north of Houston. There is 1 day left… more»

Nicest One Left? 1974 AMC Gremlin X

When the subcompact car challenge was launched by U.S. automakers in 1970, there were three new contenders: the Chevy Vega, Ford Pinto, and the AMC Gremlin. The first two were all-new cars, while the latter was a rework of… more»

Dry Climate Survivor: 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park

I once believed people bought Station Wagons out of necessity rather than personal preference. I couldn’t see why someone would opt for a vehicle I considered cumbersome when these Wagons were generally derived from what I felt were more… more»

Turbo Coupe: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10

Like any toxic relationship, I have a weird obsession with the Subaru XT. As some of you long-timers may recall, I embarked on a project with the six-cylinder version of one of these wedge-coupes way back when, and immediately… more»

66K Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS looks like a very clean example that is attracting strong bidding at the moment, $22,600 currently on the board and a few days left in the auction. While we see these cars pop up… more»

Hot Rod Potential: 1959 Divco Model U

Divco (Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company) was founded by George Bacon in 1926 when he left Detroit Electrical Vehicle Company because his boss would not entertain the idea of using a gasoline engine in its delivery vehicles for better range… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Many enthusiasts will argue that any classic is only original once and that preservation is preferable to restoration if the vehicle isn’t in danger of dissolving at the hands of rust issues. That brings us to this 1969 Mustang… more»

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