The Ford Capri is a somewhat misunderstood classic from the 1970s, despite having a pedigree that seemingly makes it a desirable driver’s car. With Ford of Europe’s engineering behind it and a torquey Cologne V6 under the hood, it… more»
Front Wheel Drive Find: 1968 Olds Toronado 455
My feeling has always been that big 1960s American cars have no business being front-wheel drive. Why would they need to be when their corporate siblings pushed their power out from the wheels at the back of the car?… more»
No Reserve Ragtop: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
In April 1964, Ford debuted the new Mustang “pony car” and changed the automotive landscape for years to come. Though it came 17 days after Plymouth brought out the Barracuda, the Mustang would dominate the new market space well… more»
Built Bargain: 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T
If you are of an age and can recall the year 1980, you’ll remember fourteen percent mortgages, high inflation, all-time high fuel prices, couples with odd and even rationing thanks to the Iranian oil embargo’s lingering effects (that started… more»
Radical Rarity: 1971 Brubaker Box
Like many kit cars of the era, the 1970s Brubaker Box is mechanically a Volkswagen. But it has a layout and fiberglass body that looks nothing like any of the kit cars on the market then and now. Only… more»
Six-Cylinder Sports Car: 1972 Triumph GT6
If you have had a yen for a Triumph GT6, you may want to take advantage of recently weaker sales results on these pretty coupes to take the plunge. After achieving prices in the mid $30k area in late… more»
Cheap Metal Bumper B: 1974 MGB Roadster
Note: This craigslist listing for the MGB has been replaced with one for a Toyota and I can’t explain that one – maybe it was too good to be true. JO Former Vice-President Thomas Marshall (1913-1921) famously declared, “What… more»
Two-Tone Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
In 1963, Chevy’s mainstream Impala may have been the best-selling car in America. They comprised 50% of Chevrolet’s overall production and 88% of them had a V8 engine like the seller’s car. This ’63 Sport Coupe (not an SS)… more»
Shaggin Wagon With Windows: 1977 Chevrolet G10
The seller of this sweet Chevrolet G10 “window van” found it slumbering in Alabama while on a work trip in Atlanta. He wisely scooped it up from the family of the original owner, making him just the second caretaker… more»
Like-New 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
The 600 had a brief six-year stint in Dodge showrooms, but the ES Turbo Convertible variant’s production run was far shorter. The company introduced it in 1984, but low sales volumes saw the last one roll off the line… more»
Still A Head Turner: 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
I sometimes try to imagine what it would’ve been like to have driven this brand new Cadillac off the dealer’s lot. Preferable with the top down. A glistening white Cadillac with a white convertible top and red leather interior… more»
Affordable Fun: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
Ever thought about getting a tiny sports car to tootle around in for summer? See yourself as more a fixed-roof person than a convertible lover? Want that to be rear-engined but decidedly against the idea of a Corvair? Pontiac… more»