Early Fords define hot rodding in automotive history, and when the popular and plentiful people-movers became semi-disposable used cars, low-budget wrench-turners exchanged dirty wads of hard-earned bills for the chance to give them new life. Eyes wide with possibilities,… more»
Mechanically Sound: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Recycled model names are a dime a dozen, often beginning as a trim level or body style and evolving into a standalone brand. Occasionally, a name cropped up repeatedly over time, attached to what seemed like very different cars…. more»
Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
I’ve long considered the 1964 model the best-looking car to ever wear a Galaxie badge. Of course, I must also admit bias, because the Clarke family had one as family transport when I was a lad. That is why… more»
390/4-Speed: Recently Restored 1970 AMC AMX
If you had the money in 1970 and wanted a domestically-produced two-seater with sporting credentials, the most obvious choice was to splash your cash on a Corvette. However, the AMC AMX was a viable alternative that offered good looks… more»
No Rust Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to make. Such is the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. The seller describes it as a rust-free vehicle, and its presentation is good enough to justify preservation as a genuine survivor…. more»
V6 Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
When Chevrolet redesigned its mid-size Chevelle in 1978, they dropped that moniker and went with Malibu all the way. The Malibu had previously been the Chevelle’s top-of-the-line model. A downsizing was part of the process to help make the… more»
Rare Color: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet offered 1988 Corvette buyers a choice of eleven single-shade paint colors and, as is typical, some proved significantly more popular than others. This ’88 Convertible features one of the rarer colors, and it is interesting because it changes… more»
Loads of New Parts: 1973 AMC Hornet
In 1970, American Motors brought back the Hornet name from the 1950s and bestowed it upon their replacement for the aging American compact. It would last through 1977 after which the car transformed into the Concord. It was a… more»
1 of 2700 Built: 1956 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country Wagon
In 1956, station wagons continued their popularity across America for a number of reasons. The nation was ten years into the Baby Boom era, more families had moved to the suburbs, the nation’s economy was good, and station wagons… more»
Ram Air III/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
1970 was an exciting year for Pontiac, as that’s when the all-new second-generation Firebird was introduced in the brand’s lineup. Buyers had four models to choose from, including the base Firebird, the luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, or the… more»
12k Miles? 1990 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
One of the handful of walking routes in my neighborhood meanders through the local GMC-Buick-Cadillac dealership, which allows me to peruse the latest General Motors offerings. These days, it’s hard to find a Cadillac Escalade for under 100,000 dollars,… more»
Family Hauler: 1993 Volvo 240 Sedan
This 1993 Volvo 240 is a rare find for a few reasons, but namely because it’s from the end of this venerable model’s production cycle. The 1993 models are hard to come by, but especially in bright colors like… more»
Mechanically Rebuilt: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
We discussed the other day how the Ferrari Mondial has been creeping up in value, shedding some of the negative energy that has been associated with this “baby Ferrari” for the last few decades. Of course, when you see… more»
Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always interesting to see a car with a Buy-It-Now slowly creep towards that target price with incremental bidding. In some ways, I see it as an indication of real-world interest in a particular model, as cars that never… more»