Factory Air: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396

1955 was a watershed year for styling and sales for American automakers, and it happened again ten years later. 1965 was a great year for Detroit styling, especially across the GM line, and sales were strong as well. At… more»

As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»

Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick

Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»

Ranchero Alternative: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1959 as a coupe utility vehicle to keep up with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon. As a full-size vehicle, it only ran for… more»

Drive It Anywhere: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Taking a low mileage specimen and restoring it is a bit of a calculated risk in the collector vehicle world. First of all, you have to truly weigh up and down how the outside world will respond to your… more»

Updated Drivetrain: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova was a popular Chevrolet compact sold from 1962 to 1979. Unlike the Corvair which had a long run in the 1960s, the Nova was quite conventional, a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a front-mounted, water-cooled engine. The most… more»

No Reserve 351 4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang

I’ll admit it, I’m generally not a fan of Ford’s BIG Mustang (’71-’73). There are a lot of reasons but most are probably immaterial to others. Standing out, first and foremost, is the comparison between these and the previous… more»

Time Capsule Survivor: 1967 Pontiac LeMans

1967 was the last chance offering for a second-generation Pontiac LeMans before a restyled and more modern-looking model took over the following year, but there’s just something about those stacked headlights and tall composure in the front that’s hard… more»

Ready to Roll: 1977 Porsche 911S Targa

Were it not for a discussion between father and son, the 911 would have been a notchback rather than a fastback. When it was time to innovate away from the 356, Porsche assigned the design duties to Butzi Porsche,… more»

One Family Owned: 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II

There are some classic cars and trucks that become infinitely cooler when you find out it’s a one-owner, or one-family owned, example. The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is one of the more familiar collector cars out there, and many of… more»

Rare Roadster: 1965 Honda S600

Honda has a reputation for many things, and while build quality is chief among them, building raucous little sports cars isn’t far behind. And while I understand that high-revving coupes aren’t for everyone, the Honda S600 is a masterpiece… more»

Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine

At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers.  These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity.  With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»

Two Owners: 1978 AMC AMX

It is safe to say we all appreciate an enthusiast with a sense of humor. Therefore, it is hard not to admire the owner of this rare 1978 AMC AMX. It has fallen upon hard times and is begging… more»

Rare Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Commander Wagonaire

Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Okay, it’s time to tick the boxes. Desirable 1970s muscle car? Check. Spotless presentation? Check, Healthy V8 under the hood? Check. Is it listed for sale with No Reserve? Ooh, yeah! That sums up this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner… more»

350 V8 Powered: 1973 Porsche 914

To put a big engine in a little car isn’t necessarily a major accomplishment. To put a big engine in a little car and still have it drive well – that’s a much different kettle of fish. It may… more»

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