The Aspen was the successor to the Dodge Dart from 1976 to 1980 (over at Plymouth, it was the Volare). America’s muscle car market was largely on life support by 1978, yet that’s when Dodge and Plymouth both introduced… more»
Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Some enthusiasts cannot tackle a restoration project, meaning a solid classic is their best option when choosing a candidate to park in their garage. The next task is to devise a list of desirable attributes. Some crave a pristine… more»
Muscle Meets Luxury: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965. It was an upscale Impala designed to compete with the new Ford LTD, a snappy version of the Galaxie 500. Both cars sold extremely well and would be a part of the automotive… more»
Rust-Free 1966 Renault Caravelle
About ten years ago, my dad found a long-sitting, decrepit old Renault Caravelle for sale on a dealer’s lot nearby for two grand, so I immediately jumped in the car to go see it. It was rough. I would… more»
Pair of Checker Marathon Taxi Projects
Before there was Uber or Lyft, there was Yellow Cab which was usually a Checker Marathon in the bigger cities. Technically, the for-hire vehicle was called the Checker Taxi and the Marathon was the version sold to consumers. But… more»
Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957 were some of the most successful ever sold. Nearly five million copies left the assembly line in three years and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the biggest sellers –… more»
Nicest one left? 1977 Ford Ranchero
If you have been following the classic car market for any period of time, you know the price of 1970s cars has slowly increased. But there are still good deals to be had. This 1977 Ford Ranchero, located in… more»
On The Cheap? No Reserve 1987 Honda CRX
A dear departed friend of mine definitely rated as a “car guy”. But his tastes were all over the place, from a Honda Civic to an Infinity sedan to a Scat Pack Charger. He was actually a Honda customer… more»
Slant-Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth needed more youthful buyers to express interest in their compact Valiant, which had been redesigned in 1967. Enter the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the car that had all-new sheet metal from the cowl back. The… more»
Big Survivor: 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis 460 V8
At just over 19 feet in length, this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis two-door hardtop looks like it could have six doors rather than just two. Those are very heavy doors but they must not be as uncommon as I… more»
Make An Offer: 1978 Ford Mustang II 302 V8
Ford’s Mustang II takes a lot of heat from some people for being a gussied-up Pinto, which it is not. Those rumors hang around longer than they should sometimes, sort of like the one about Bigfoot or any other… more»
Short Bed Supercab: 1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT
Ford’s new-for-1974 Supercab offered the flexibility and security of greater in-cab cargo capacity and either two center-facing jump seats or a three-passenger bench. This 1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT in Not-Boise, Idaho looks ready for anything on those massive… more»
Build it Your Way: Kellison J5 Body + Chassis and Rear End
Occasionally, a blank canvas project candidate appears that is worth more than a passing glance. Such is the case with this Kellison J5 kit car. The included parts list isn’t extensive, but they could hold the key to creating… more»
1-of-284: 1987 Ginetta G26
We’ve seen a recent influx of kit cars at Barn Finds, and this 1987 Ginetta G26 is among the more unusual. Hailing from the UK, only 284 of these classics were produced. It looks exotic, but with most of… more»