A passion for classic cars is instinctive and usually develops early. However, the knowledge and skills required to maintain and restore such vehicles are generally learned. If you have been left surveying a scene of devastation with the words… more»
1 of 544: 1973 Pontiac GTO 455
By 1973, the once-hot mid-size Pontiac GTO was a shadow of its former self, at least in terms of demand. It was a one-year generation car as all of GM’s intermediates were redesigned that season. In 1974, the GTO… more»
Sedanet Survivor: 1941 Buick Special Fastback Coupe
This feature is a sentimental one for me – a Buick being sold from Monte Shelton Motors. Until he passed away four years ago, Monte was a fixture in the Pacific Northwest vintage car community, responsible for spearheading many… more»
Engine Upgrades: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Originality can be crucial to the potential value of some classics, especially if a new owner views its long-term investment potential. This 1972 Corvette Convertible ticks the right boxes in most areas, although there have been mechanical changes that… more»
Triple-Black 1-Of-1! 1976 Ford Elite 460
Something I regularly meet with skepticism is when a seller claims their car is a 1-Of-1 example, as it’s often simply not the case or sometimes difficult to verify. But the seller of this 1976 Ford Elite here on… more»
Fresh 390: 1970 Ford F250 4×4 Highboy
This 1970 Ford F250 Explorer Highboy has undergone many changes during its life. However, it is a solid and mechanically healthy classic that should be comfortable in muddy territory or cruising on the open road. It presents well for… more»
W30-Equipped 4-Speed! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
Emissions regulations and rising insurance costs were taking their toll in the muscle-car era by 1972, and the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was no exception. By ’72, the 442 had reverted back to being just an options package on the Cutlass… more»
15k Miles? 1971 Buick Electra 225
Long before the word downsizing entered the vocabularies of Buick’s design team, in 1971 the Electra 225 got a total revamp and actually picked up a couple of inches over the previous model plus gained over 300 pounds, and… more»
Lightly Restored: 1992 Volvo 240 5-Speed
The Volvo 240 is a modern classic, but it’s one we don’t often see restored. While the enthusiast community is undoubtedly behind the model and its merits, most of the time it appears as a driver-quality example that runs… more»
Custom Convertible: 1969 Porsche 911
People love convertibles. Back in the day, all manners of exotic cars, particularly the Ferrari Daytona, were potential candidates for an aftermarket convertible conversion. I don’t know that the end results were ever particularly refined, but the market certainly… more»
No Reserve: 1979 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac spent decades unconcerned about the impact of premium imports. Still, it became apparent during the 1970s that manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz had moved the bar for mid-sized luxury cars. With other manufacturers following a similar path in… more»
350-Equipped: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Classic Pickups are prime candidates for custom builds. The chassis engineering and a generally cavernous engine bay allow an owner to slot something large and powerful under the hood without compromising structural integrity. A previous owner commenced turning this… more»