It is common for owners to modify or update off-roaders and 4x4s with larger wheels and tires to improve the ability to venture into the wilderness. However, this 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sahara has avoided that fate. It is an… more»
43K-Mile 1969 Dodge D200 Adventurer
Whenever I see a nice-looking vehicle like this 1969 Dodge D200 Adventurer pickup that looks almost perfect but has faded and dull paint, I can’t help thinking of how much fun it would be to shine up this Medium… more»
One Family Owned? 30k Mile 1982 Cadillac Eldorado
I don’t think I’m offering any illuminating wisdom when I say that, according to everything I’ve read and heard, buying any Cadillac with a 4100 V8 is a dicey proposition. Cadillac first offered the engine in 1982, which just… more»
Make An Offer: 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Turbo 5-Speed
The original Datsun 240Z was an icon of its era, with excellent handling and strong performance from its inline-6 engine. Unfortunately, emission regulations killed horsepower numbers, so Datsun began enlarging the engine to offset these regulations. This gave birth… more»
440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner was born in 1968, Plymouth’s version of a mid-size budget muscle car. It sold like hotcakes in its first three years, though sales tapered off in 1970 as the same body and styling were still in… more»
Testarossa Wannabe: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Turborossa
This Ferrari Testarossa replica is one of those creations that some admirers will probably fall in love with, while others would probably have preferred that the 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA which was unbodied to make this happen had… more»
Canadian Survivor: 1968 Caprice Estate Station Wagon
When I was growing up, cars were ordered the way you wanted them. My dad, who drove only station wagons, always had the dealer check off the box for what some people call “poverty caps” (dog dish hubcaps) to… more»
Recently Revived: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 Tribute
I always find classics with a backstory interesting, and the history of this 1972 Plymouth Duster is quite sad. It started life as a mild-mannered budget daily driver, but its owner transformed it into a stunning Duster 340 Tribute…. more»
Four-Speed Personal Luxury: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Once upon a time, the Monte Carlo was a desirable model that fell between the muscle cars of the day and the luxo-cruisers. What was great about it? It was a personal luxury car that said that the person… more»
44k Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
Badge revivals occur for many reasons, although it is often a strategy by manufacturers to recapture former glories. Chevrolet unveiled an Impala SS concept for the 1992 Detroit Auto Show, and the public reaction seemed to justify the car… more»
58k Miles: Original 1979 Ford Courier
Ford’s use of the Courier nameplate dates to the 1950s. Beginning in 1972, it was applied to a compact pickup truck which was a badge-engineered version of the Japanese Mazda B series of small transports. The two companies had… more»
455 Powered: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
It is fair to say that by the mid-1970s, vehicles wearing badges previously reserved for iconic muscle cars were anything but muscular. Take this 1977 Oldsmobile 442 as a prime example. Its engine bay once housed a 350ci V8… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that they prove irresistible to potential buyers. Take this 1969 Pontiac GTO as a prime example. It presents exceptionally well as a high-end driver. It appears to be rock-solid, and… more»