Concours d’Lemons Contender: 1977 Chevrolet Nova

If you haven’t heard of the Concours d’Lemons, this arrival of this Nova onto these pages is a perfect time to get acquainted with this august event. Celebrating the absolute worst of the automotive world – deficient engineering, wretched… more»

Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»

Diamond in the Rough: 1970 Lotus Elan +2 Project

The two-seat Lotus Elan – conceived by Colin Chapman – was a thrilling car when it was introduced in 1962. A lightweight fiberglass body with a twin cam engine developed by Harry Mundy (of Facel fame), the Elan could… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some enthusiasts hesitate when confronted with the prospect of taking on another person’s unfinished project, and their feelings are understandable. However, when the vehicle in question is this 1970 Mustang Mach 1, there should be no such qualms. The… more»

One of 208? 1989 Dodge Lancer Shelby Turbo

Sometimes a seller nails it in their online listing as far as having an incredible amount of good, readable information and also a ton of photos. This is one of those times and it makes everything right in my… more»

Field Find: 1973 Puma GTE Spyder

If you went looking for a Puma, you could find the four-legged variety, according to Wikipedia as follows “they are highly adaptive and can be found in a large variety of habitats, including forests, tropical jungle, grasslands, and even… more»

The Cobra in the Closet: 1964 Shelby Cobra

As we all know, many of us are here because we love the stories behind iconic cars and trucks. Even vehicles that aren’t significant for any particular reason, we still dig knowing what got them to where they are… more»

76k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics appear on the market with so many positive attributes it is impossible to determine their greatest strength. That is the case with this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller is only the car’s second owner. It has recently… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1949 Dodge Wayfarer

This 1949 Dodge Wayfarer had me at first glance! It’s a great-looking car that’s in excellent condition. Many domestic models from the post-war years tried to shake off their pre-war designs but the new styles still ended up being… more»

Low-Mile Rust-Free 1973 Ford Mustang Grande

I don’t know what our resident Ford and Ford Mustang expert and multiple Ford owner, Bob_in_TN, would think about a Grande version of a big last-year-first-generation Mustang but this appears to be a nice one. The seller has it… more»

1 Of 392: 1969 Dodge Charger 500

When it came to racing in the late ’60s, the 1969 Charger 500 didn’t do as well as Dodge had hoped on the NASCAR circuit.  But when it comes to production numbers for street versions of the Mopar aerodynamic… more»

Nothing But a Shell: 1970 Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

Does it seem like what you get when you buy a project car is becoming less and less with each passing day? Will we be down to acquiring a sheet-metal section with a VIN number and one dented front… more»

Top Gun Bike: 1984 Kawasaki ZX900A1

While we always associate “star cars” with models like the Aston Martin DB4 (James Bond, many of them), the Audi S8 (Ronin), and brutish Mustangs named Eleanor (Gone in 60 Seconds), the motorcycles that light up the silver screen… more»

Custom Boatwagon: 1960 Hydrodyne Car

Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it something in between? Well, you’re right on all counts, basically, if you decide that you can’t live without this unusual creation that involves taking a perfectly happy Hydrodyne boat… more»

Road Warrior: 1988 Toyota Motorhome

The compact Toyota pickup-based motorhome has an amazing amount of staying power despite being being a fairly antiquated piece of machinery by this point. They must have an effect on their owners, because the people that own them remain… more»

One Family Owned: 1984 Dodge Ram 4×4 Royal SE

A known ownership history is always a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. Regardless of the vehicle type, it provides an insight into its history and whether it may have suffered abuse during its life. That… more»

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