11k-Mile Time Capsule: 1992 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

The desirability of the Fox era Ford Mustang has been on the rise over the last few years, as evidenced by some of the prices we’ve seen nice examples exchange hands for recently.  Even average cars seem to be… more»

49k-Mile Survivor: Pampered 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

Back in 1964, my family “moved on up” and became a two-car family. Dad drove a ’60 Pontiac Catalina and Mom was given the second car: a used ’55 Rambler Cross Country station wagon. Unfortunately, the Rambler wasn’t too… more»

55k Miles: 1981 Ford Granada L

When the Granada was introduced for the 1975 model year, it was marketed as a less-expensive Cadillac, or perhaps a less-expensive Mercedes. Yes, I have seen the print ads, and one of them highlighted a middle-aged urban female who… more»

Factory Original? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Want a Tri-Five Chevy without paying a mint? This tidy six-cylinder 1955 Bel Air sedan is offered here on eBay, with bidding at $11,200, reserve not met. It’s located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harley Earl presided over several styling changes… more»

Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup

Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»

Sedan Delivery Roller: 1962 Ford Falcon

The Ford Falcon was in its third year in 1962 and continued to sell well with added competition from the new Chevrolet Chevy II that year. But the rarest Falcon that year had to be the Sedan Delivery, which… more»

1 of 830: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

In the late 1960s, the Plymouth Road Runner was one of the hottest-selling muscle cars. But half a decade later, the car was struggling to survive as rising insurance premiums, emissions controls, and gas prices caused demand to all… more»

Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon

1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well.  If you’ve been in… more»

Real Barn Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang after 1973, or I guess it’s more accurate to say small changes, as the pony car got a significant decrease in size for the ’74 model.  Based on looks alone,… more»

Cheap Old School RV! 1970 Dodge Travco

With production having ceased in the late eighties, plenty of time has elapsed for many Travco motorhomes to have fallen into some state of disarray.  However, one of the real positives here is that the bodies were made from… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

Unless it’s already been worked on, whenever an E-Body shows up for sale, there are almost always several positives and negatives to consider regarding whether or not it’s good project material.  These details can vary, depending on the particular… more»

Tons Of Character: 1968 Volvo 122S

A few blocks away from my house, there’s a church that often has a really nice ’90s Volvo sedan parked in the lot, and it makes me think that we don’t see enough Volvos on the road these days…. more»

Cheap Wheels: Complete 1965 Ford Mustang

Because the Ford Mustang was introduced in the Spring of 1964, many assume even today that early examples were 1964 ½ models. But the reality is that all Mustangs produced before the 1966 editions came out were titled as… more»

Ready To Cruise: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was nearing the last of the third-generation run by 1971, not too long before GM unveiled the new Colonnade styling that became so popular later in the seventies.  While I also enjoy the more modern look… more»

Straight and Honest: 1938 Oldsmobile Coupe Project

Spotted on Facebook Marketplace in Gilroy, California, this 1938 Oldsmobile coupe is one of those rare prewar survivors that’s managed to stay straight and intact, despite not being very pretty these days, through the decades. Priced at $4,299, the… more»

One Owner Project: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

The 1969 Cadillac de Ville received some fresh styling details that made it present more like an Eldorado than before, such as new front fenders and extended quarters, making an already massive car appear even longer.  These were quite… more»

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