454-Powered Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C10

Trailering mirrors, bumper guards, roof marker lights, “Big 10” script, and “Trailering Special” badges mark the visual clues that this Canadian Chevy was ordered up with towing or camping in mind, and the 454 big block and a long… more»

Last Of The Big Ones: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Mr. Numskal has discovered for us today, a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. I’ve always found these fourth-gen (’73-’77) GPs to be the porcine Pontiacs. They absolutely possess the Grand Prix’s character, there’s no missing that, but they appear to… more»

California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»

Real R/T: 1969 Dodge Charger Project

Here’s a second-generation Dodge Charger that’s got both good and bad news.  On the positive, parts and panels are fairly easy to come by for these cars, but the negative is that this one’s gonna need a whole bunch… more»

BF Auction: 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster

Classic British sports cars make excellent project candidates because manufacturers typically adhered to two fundamental principles when designing a new model. The first was to raid the parts bin for as many drivetrain components as possible. This meant they… more»

Post-War Project: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe

U.S. automobile production came back in 1946, having been shuttered for four years due to the war effort (WW2). Like the other makes, Ford’s 1946 cars were rehashed versions of what they sold in 1942 and an all-new design… more»

Cheap Wheels? 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II

The Jensen-Healey debuted in 1972 as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. It was the result of a joint venture between Donald Healey and Jensen Motors. The vehicle was a sports car having a twist of luxury, perhaps in… more»

Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4

Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»

429 Cobra Jet? 1970 Ford Thunderbird

Okay, there are no prizes for those who looked at this photo and deduced that our feature car is a 1970 Ford Thunderbird. As you will see, its appearance carries a touch of menace. However, it doesn’t flatter to… more»

One-Owner Mopar: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal

Thanks to a hefty loan, Chrysler embarked on a dry run for their “Forward Look” cars in 1955. That approach took hold with the swoopy styling of 1957 that brought tailfins to new heights. Model names for Dodge in… more»

Stored For Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed-Head Coupe

Some cars seem destined to remain a staple of the classic scene and market indefinitely, and such is the case with the Jaguar E-Type. It broke new ground for a British sports car upon its release. It offered comparable… more»

Rare French Classic: 1988 Renault 4 “Frog”

Some cars are so quirky they can’t help but be cool. Such is the case with this 1988 Renault 4 “Frog” Convertible. The seller claims that only around 500 of these classics were produced and that they were a… more»

400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari Station Wagon

Owning a classic Station Wagon often means accepting a compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari demonstrates that need not always be the case. It is a solid vehicle requiring a light cosmetic restoration to… more»

Buried Alive: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 “Pickup”

After the Beetle (or Type 1) was developed in the 1930s, the next cool product to emerge from Volkswagen was the Kombi (or Type 2). It was also referred to as Transporter, Microbus, Bus, and a host of other… more»

Early Example? 1971 De Tomaso Pantera

Lee Iacocca was a master at spotting a gap within Ford’s model range and devising the right car to plug that gap. Most vehicles were company-developed, but the De Tomaso Pantera represented an attempt to incorporate a car from… more»

Rebuilt 455: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The badge is a giveaway. The 442 was Oldsmobile’s main contribution to the muscle car era, and although our feature car is begging for love, it has the potential to be transformed from its current “ugly-duckling” state into a… more»

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