Nova SS Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II

As of 1962, Chevrolet had not one but two offerings in the hot, new compact car market. The first (1960) was the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Two years later, Chevy would go the more traditional route and… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

I’ve always believed that it is worth the effort to lie on the ground to photograph a C3 Corvette. No angle better captures its low stance and sweeping lines than shooting from ground level. The seller has adopted that… more»

Highly Original! 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

After accumulating almost 100,000 miles with its original owner, this 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT in Clackamas, Oregon seeks a new owner to write the next chapter of its story. The claimed “all original” 4×4 shows well for its… more»

Clean As A Whistle! 1979 GMC Suburban 4X4

Looking like the cover of the 1979 GMC Suburban sales catalog, today’s find, a four-wheel drive Sierra edition is as clean and tidy an example as you are likely to find. While interest in GM’s “Square Body” (’73-’87) pickup… more»

Best Replica Ever: 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

For many of us European car nuts, a classic like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the stuff of dreams. It’s one of the most iconic cars ever built and certainly one of the most striking. You may not call it… more»

No Reserve Project: 1968 Plymouth GTX

It seems as though my interest level in certain makes and models of cars has varied throughout the years, but some I’ve always been a fan of since childhood are the late-sixties B-Body offerings, and I can’t fathom that… more»

Big And Bold: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

Buick revived the Roadmaster nameplate in 1991 and applied it to their biggest cars since the mid-1970s. The Roadmaster, only available as a sedan and wagon, was based on the Chevy Caprice of the same vintage and was perhaps… more»

600 Original Miles? 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Corvette ZR1s are sought-after collector’s items, so it’s not uncommon to see one with mileage on the lower side. However, if it’s got ridiculously low miles, the seller is usually quick to point it out. However, this ZR1 –… more»

5,800 Original Miles: 1993 GMC Typhoon

The GMC Typhoon is a modern legend, and this example is seeing some terrific bid numbers thanks to its super low mileage of just 5,800 miles from new. With bidding at $50,000 with the reserve unmet, it’s clear that… more»

Three-Owner 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4

I like to write about Chevy Blazers for two reasons. First, nostalgia. We owned an 80’s model and it was such a stalwart runner – it never gave us a lick of trouble which was important because we had… more»

Baked, But Solid: 1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Choosing between restoration and preservation can be difficult, especially if the project candidate is rock-solid and in sound mechanical health. That is the decision awaiting the new owner of this 1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It is a dry-climate… more»

Stunning Driver: 1939 Buick Special

There comes a time in life when many people wonder whether they are too old to use the word “cool.” I probably fall into that category, but I can’t think of a more appropriate way to describe this 1939… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet’s great Corvette experiment stumbled early, and the company came perilously close to pulling the pin due to disappointing sales. However, it persisted, and it would be hard to imagine the automotive landscape without the American sports classic that… more»

Indy 500 Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

General Motors would redesign its two pony cars – the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro – for only the second time in 1982. It would be the third time (out of 8th overall so far) that the latter would… more»

Immaculate Original or Older Restoration? 1937 Plymouth Coupe

We are currently in the period of time where the eighties and nineties era automobile restorations are emerging from long slumbers and being advertised as original.  This is most likely not being done as a subterfuge.  Rather, a lot… more»

Peking to Paris! 1941 Buick Super 8 Drop-Top

This 1941 Buick Super 8 convertible completed a trip that most cars would be envious of. It participated in a repeat of the fabled Peking to Paris Motor Challenge that first began in 1907. As best we can tell,… more»

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