Well-Optioned Driver: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

Years ago, I stopped on the side of the road in the midst of a soaking rain to look at a 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop for sale. It was white, probably in similar condition to the one pictured… more»

Latter Day Cream Puff: 1999 Toyota Solara

The Solara was a mid-size, Camry-based coupe and convertible produced from 1999 to 2008. It was designed to appeal to Camry buyers who wanted more of a sporty ride. Having personally owned four Camrys, I suspect the Solaro was… more»

Imported Sporty Compact: 1972 Capri by Mercury

By 1970, the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar had begun to put on weight. And Ford was a year away from introducing its first subcompact, the Pinto. That perhaps led Mercury to decide to add a sporty compact to… more»

1 of 55 Drop-Tops: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

If Burt Reynolds had driven a black Pontiac Trans Am convertible in Smokey and the Bandit, would it have looked like the seller’s car? This is said to be one of 55 rag-tops produced by National Coach Engineering under… more»

Project or Parts? 1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II

You can be fairly sure that any classic with a body requiring the attention of a Weedwacker before the buyer can remove it from storage will also require more than a buff and a polish before it returns to… more»

44k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau

If you’re like me, you are typically drawn to survivor-grade classics. If that is the case, you will probably respect this 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau. Apart from one small repair, it retains most of its factory paint. The interior… more»

Former Show Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, finally got a redesign in 1963. That was more than 10 years after its original debut. Now sub-dubbed “Sting Ray”, it was immediately popular with sales increasing by half over the warmed-over 1962s…. more»

Second Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet had a bang-up year in 1976, moving over 350K copies of its esteemed Monte Carlo personal luxury coupe (and it may seem as if we’ve reviewed every single one of them!). Well, of course, we haven’t, but owing… more»

302-Powered 1973 Ford Maverick With Luxury Decor Option

This 1973 Maverick is guilty of mixing its metaphors. First, it’s a coupe with the “Luxury Decor Option,” which included a fancy set of paint-matched wheel covers, a vinyl roof with “halo treatment,” and a more opulent interior. On… more»

No Time to Drive: 1978 Honda Accord LX CVCC

One of the more challenging decisions as a car enthusiast is weighing whether you should sell a vehicle that is somewhat unrepeatable but also one that you do not use enough to justify keeping. I’ve had a few cars… more»

Callaway Twin Turbo: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Driving home a new Corvette in 1987 provided operators 240 horsepower in bone-stock form, and for the period, this was quite a respectable number and plenty of strength for most buyers.  However, for those with even deeper pockets who… more»

No Reserve Squarebody: 1984 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4×4

Squarebody trucks have been on a steady rise in popularity, and clean, usable examples continue to draw strong interest. This 1984 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4×4, currently listed on eBay with no reserve, looks like one of those trucks that’s… more»

390 V8 Power! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

The 1964 model year was a good one for full-size Fords. The company built upwards of one million Customs, Custom 500s, Galaxie 500s, Country Squires, and the rest. And two-thirds of them were Galaxie 500s, including the seller’s Club… more»

Exotic Illusion Kit Car: Lamborghini Countach Replica

One of the more confusing purchases to make has to be the decision to invest in a replica, or kit car version, of your favorite exotic or supercar. There is a mess of crummy kits out there, so finding… more»

GM Powered Motorhome: 1989 Vixen 21SE

The Vixen motorhome is no stranger to these pages, as it’s one of the few vehicles of its class that can rightfully be considered a “driver’s car.” In other words, the engineering was led by someone who truly understood… more»

383-Powered Estate: 1969 Dodge Monaco

The station wagon of the 60s and 70s is much different than the wagon of the late 80s and early 90s. When station wagons became mainstream in response to a population boom in the U.S., they were massive, highway… more»

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