350 Miles A Year: 1977 Pontiac Catalina

Most of the 47,000 Pontiac Catalina 4-door sedans built in 1977 have long ago ended up in a junkyard or the crusher because they were all used up. But not this one. It’s well-preserved, has recently been serviced, and… more»

One Prior Owner: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top Project

Imagine working as a salesperson at a Ford dealer in 1964-66. That’s when they sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the new “pony car,” the Mustang. You probably worked long hours and got writer’s cramp taking all the orders… more»

Highly Original! 1972 Ford Mustang

In 1969, the Mustang was restyled and had a bigger, thicker, heftier look to it. Detroit has a history of making cars bigger and more luxurious over time and the Mustang was no exception. In addition to the Mach… more»

Yellow Bird Limited Edition: 1980 Pontiac Firebird

To help make the Firebird “pony car” more appealing to a wider range of buyers, Pontiac launched the “Color Series” in 1977. Between then and 1980, there would be three iterations based on color and trim – Sky Bird… more»

Cheap Supercar? 2004 Ferrari 360

This 2004 Ferrari 360 presents beautifully and is an unmolested classic with a genuine 14,179 miles on the clock. It seems to tick the boxes for anyone seeking an Italian thoroughbred with no visible physical damage or issues. The… more»

440-Equipped: 1968 Dodge Charger

This 1968 Dodge Charger is a solid classic that offers a new owner the best of both worlds. Its engine bay houses an upgraded 440ci V8, but the seller includes the numbers-matching engine and transmission for someone who prefers… more»

Riviera with Turbo Six Power: 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type

In the early eighties, if you wanted a personal luxury car, your local Buick dealer was the place to go.  While the brand offered a few different coupes that could be outfitted for style and luxury, the top-of-the-line car… more»

Needs Finishing: Ferrari Daytona Kit Car

The attraction of a replica or kit car build is obvious:  save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars over the real-world model it’s based on. The Ferrari Daytona coupe and Spider is perhaps one of the most… more»

84k Original Miles: 1992 GMC Typhoon

When the subject turns to high-performance models, SUVs don’t typically sit at the top of most people’s list. However, growing sales volumes made it inevitable that manufacturers would seek a slice of the muscle market. This 1992 GMC Typhoon… more»

One Owner, 54K Miles, and 1966 Tags: 1949 Ford Custom Tudor

If anyone ever tells you that good cars aren’t out there waiting to be discovered, then they are surely misinformed.  There have been many write-ups this year covering cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades and… more»

Swan Song: 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible

Nothing did more to put independent automakers out of business than the price war of ’53-’54. Post-war demand for cars had been thoroughly satisfied by then, and increasing market share meant a steady drumbeat of new products and lower… more»

Dry Climate Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

It is common for vehicle manufacturers to collaborate with third-party companies to produce limited-edition vehicles. Chevrolet walked that path to inject excitement into its Vega range, enlisting the help of an engineering firm with Formula One credentials to create… more»

Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up

In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York.  This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»

Big-Block Shop Truck: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Classic Pickups aren’t just extremely practical; they can also be enormously entertaining if an owner selects an appropriate engine to slot under the hood. Such is the case with this 1972 Chevrolet C10. Its presentation and interior will turn… more»

Same Family 5 Decades: 1928 Studebaker Dictator

In today’s world, a car named Dictator just wouldn’t work. But in the 1920s when Studebaker applied that name to its entry-level car, it meant that the automobile “dictated the standard” for others to follow. This nice-looking, non-running example… more»

Nailhead V8 Survivor: 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible

If you were looking to combine performance and creature comforts in a muscle car in the 1960s, the Buick Gran Sport was a good choice. Since Cadillac didn’t sell those kinds of automobiles, the Buick was the next best… more»

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