It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»
Future Classic? 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
Anyone of a certain age will recall Ricardo Montalbán, in his resonant accent, reminding us of the Chrysler Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leather” upholstery. But before Montalbán serenaded us, Chrysler had introduced the Cordoba as a Spring Special trim version… more»
Rare 4×4 Drop Top: 1990 Mercedes-Benz GE300
When consumers decide something that was formerly reserved for military use is suddenly fashionable, it’s amazing to see how quickly said item goes from defense industry apparatus to suburban mall crawler. The G-Class Mercedes-Benz is a perfect example of… more»
Affordable E9 Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
A few days ago, we featured a desirable 5-speed manual-equipped BMW E9 coupe, which you can check out here. It turns out the seller actually bought a total of three E9s and this is one of the other cars…. more»
Modern Replica: 1937 Cord 812S Drop-Top
The original Cord was an innovative front-wheel drive automobile that was only offered for two years. The 810 debuted in 1936 and the similar 812 in 1937. Cord folded its tent after fewer than 3,000 of the vehicles were… more»
Nice Survivor: 1986 Toyota Truck W/ 5-Speed
The seller says that when looking at this 1986 Toyota pickup, it takes you back to 1986 and for some of us, that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. That’s almost 40 years ago and a lot of Barn… more»
Much Recent Work: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Purchasing a classic can sometimes be a lucky dip, with buyers often unsure about the overall health of the vehicle they are considering. However, there seem to be no such questions hanging over this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The… more»
Replacement 455 V8: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was not Oldsmobile’s only mid-size muscle car. Sporadically from 1968 to 1984, Olds partnered with Hurst Performance to produce a limited-edition car with both Olds and Hurst goodies. Such was the case in 1975 when… more»
Cheap Luxury: 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe
In 1955, Chrysler decided to tackle Ford and General Motors head-on when it transitioned its Imperial from a model to a standalone marque. Designed to compete with Lincoln and Cadillac in the prestige market, the Imperial set the benchmark… more»
Original 400: 1979 Ford Bronco Custom
After the relatively disappointing sales results posted by the First Generation Bronco, the 1979 tally must have brought a smile to the faces of Ford Executives. An increase of 400% over the best figure mustered by its processor confirmed… more»
Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6
Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself. I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»
Hemi Drop-Top! 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived on the scene in 1970, the last of the “pony cars” to come to market. It ran for five years until demand for the Challenger (and the similar Plymouth Barracuda) had run its course. This… more»
“Personality Issues”: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Bertone designed dozens of more illustrious cars than the X1/9 – including the Lamborghini Countach, Alfa’s Giulietta Sprint, and the Lancia Stratos – but none more ubiquitous in the US than this little wedge-shaped Fiat. About 60% of production… more»