Worth Fixing? 1969 Bentley T1 Project

A Bentley, such as this 1969 T1 is one of the most exalted and admired British luxury cars of all time. I have always appreciated them more than the corresponding Rolls Royce, in spite of their similarity. Regardless, no… more»

All SHO, Some Go: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO

Assuming such a number could be calculated, I’d expect a vast majority of 1980s and (at least early-) 1990s mid-size family sedans met their demise in a scrapyard. I can confirm that all 2 of my family’s mid-size sedans… more»

Tough Farm Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon

Once, long ago, we were a country that built things and worked hard.  In the post-World War II days, much of that hard work was in rough places.  Dodge made vehicles to go in those wild places that are… more»

OEM Upgrades: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco Hot Rod

When it comes to creating stunning OEM+ builds, the Volkswagen/Audi enthusiast circles put out some of the best work I’ve seen with rampant parts bid raiding to create a better product than the factory intended. It helps that the… more»

Cheap Lambo? 1980 Provo Countach

If you hadn’t noticed, the original Lamborghini Countach has been white-hot in the collector car marketplace. While it has always been a valuable piece of kit, it seems like the numbers have taken flight in a way we’ve not… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Mustang II V8

Mustang fans are broken into two broad groups: those who accept the 1974-78 Mustang II as legit, and those who pretend that Mustang history zipped ahead seamlessly from the 1973 (the last of the first-generation models) to 1979 (the… more»

Rebuilt 383: No Reserve 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

It would be hard for me to pick a favorite year model from the first-generation Plymouth Road Runner offerings, as all 3 are good choices and still in high demand.  But I might have to give my nod to… more»

1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus Project

The Volkswagen Type 2 has several aliases, including Transporter, Kombi, Microbus, and just plain Bus. While they were popular with families and campers back in the day, the “Flower Power” children of the 1960s and 1970s were constantly seen… more»

Rare Two-Tone Paint: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Buyers faced a wide selection of paint shades when ordering their 1969 Camaro, with some selecting a two-tone combination to help their new toy to stand out from the crowd. That was the case with our feature car, although… more»

Ferrari Alternative? 1984 Bitter SC Project

This 1984 Bitter SC is an exceedingly rare example of a car model and company that had the best of intentions, but never managed to catch a break in the U.S. market. It’s a shame, because unlike other rebadged… more»

1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback Barn Find

Tackling a restoration project can involve serious commitment if a tired and battered classic is to regain its lost youth. That is the battle facing the new owner of this 1967 Mustang GTA. It originally possessed equal measures of… more»

Powered By Mr. Big: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT

Normally, I wouldn’t show a lot of interest in a generic looking 1972 Ford Ranchero GT. It seems that the styling, at least compared to the ’70-’71 version is polarizing, some love it but many don’t. Regardless, I’m always… more»

Single Family 51 Years: Austin Healey 3000 MKII

In some circles, the big Healeys – like the 3000 – were sometimes referred to as “poor man’s Jaguars” as they weren’t as expensive to own. The Mark II BJ7 as a 2+2 sports car was in production from… more»

Only 1800 Miles! 1998 Renault Sport Spider

Rare, barely driven, and recently refurbished, this 1998 Renault Sport Spider in Miami, Florida presents a curious opportunity to own an unusual mid-engine, scissor-door sports car. After a reported $14,500 in replacement parts and mechanical and cosmetic work, the… more»

Rosco’s Ride: 1977 Plymouth Fury

Many readers will have fond memories of the Dukes of Hazzard, a series that graced the small screen from 1979 to 1985. The star car was undoubtedly the General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T driven by Bo and… more»

Needs Finishing: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS350

What to make of Chevrolet’s Camaro. It endured a continuous run from 1967 through 2002. It made a return in 2009 as a 2010 model and wearing a retro-styled ’69 theme. At the end of this year, 2023, it’s… more»

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