1980s Japanese sports coupes represent a demographic of vehicles many of us have a connection to, even if we never actually drove one. The number of friends in high school who drove a beater, or work colleagues who purchased… more»
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Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible
Ford’s De Luxe series arrived in 1938, expanding the selection of vehicles to suit buyers’ economic circumstances. Where once Henry offered mechanically identical Model As clothed in a multitude of body styles, now differentiation occurred under the skin too…. more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare Redbird: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
Most car enthusiast are aware of Pontiac’s long history of performance cars. Older enthusiast remember the introduction of the GTO and other enthusiasts are fans of the Trans Am. Many are unaware that Pontiac offered the Firebird in a… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nose Job: 1976/1977 Pontiac Firebird
Here is a two for one project. Located in Devine, Texas just south of San Antonio, are two Pontiac Firebirds, a 1976 and 1977 model. The white Firebird is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird with a 1970-1973 front end. The… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
430 Equipped: 1967 Mercury Cougar GT
The 1960s was undoubtedly the era of the horsepower wars as manufacturers sought to extract performance improvements by shoehorning larger and more potent engines under the hoods of their offerings. Mercury followed the practice by bolting a 390ci V8… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
15K Miles! 1958 Chrysler New Yorker
It’s whammer-jammer time! Today’s review of a significantly outsized car covers this bodaciously beautiful 1958 Chrysler New Yorker. There’s no shortage of chrome or stainless trim but there is a deficit of mileage – and that’s a good thing. … more»
Dec 8, 2023 • Auctions • 26 Comments
Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar
Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of. For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute
With the value of genuine examples of classic muscle cars climbing beyond the reach of mere mortals, many enthusiasts are turning to tributes as a viable alternative. This is understandable because a well-executed vehicle offers a similar ownership experience… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Recently Restored: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The line between a restoration and a refurbishment can often be blurred. I have always considered the term “restoration” only applicable to classics returned painstakingly to their original form, while refurbished covers every other eventuality. Some enthusiasts don’t agree… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
400-Powered 1978 Pontiac Grand Am
The sporty Grand Am was an on-again, off-again model at Pontiac during the seventies and early eighties, seeing only moderate sales numbers for the period, but later went on to achieve a successful spot in Pontiac’s lineup beginning in… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Solid Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are designed to provide outright performance, while others offer unparalleled luxury. This 1972 Corvette delivers the best of both worlds. It is not the most potent example available during that model year, but the drivetrain and desirable… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
F355 Engine Equipped: 1978 Ferrari 308
The Ferrari 308 spent many years being a bit of an unloved car when found in driver condition. I liken it to the reputation of the modern-day Porsche Boxster, which is still a respectable car when found in good… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Pocket Rocket: 1991 Daihatsu Mira J Turbo
Well here’s something you don’t see every day in the U.S., or ever. Most of us know the name Daihatsu for its trucks or possibly for the short-lived (in the U.S.) Charade or 4×4 Rocky. The company makes fantastic… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Two-Owner 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The second-generation Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run, so by 1979, you’d think the auto would be little changed. Nope, they gave the pony car a styling refresh with a more aerodynamic front end. The Esprit was the “luxury”… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers. These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times. Many times they zigged when they should have… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare COPO 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
If you wanted to get a 427 cubic inch V8 in a 1969 Camaro, you had to work with your dealer to custom order one for you. This went through COPO (Central Office Production Order), a special-order system that… more»
