Feb 27, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  33 Comments

Lengthy Ladder: 1991 Spartan Gladiator LTI 106ft Tiller Ladder Fire Truck

Fire trucks can be found for sale on any given day and usually for less than one might expect. If you want to buy a fire truck, you can probably find one. All you need to know is what… more»

Feb 24, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  31 Comments

1940s Hot Rod: 1930 Ford Model A

For almost as long as there have been cars, enthusiasts have been hot rodding them! This 1930 Ford Model A is an excellent early example of a hot rod with enough upgrades to keep things interesting. According to the… more»

Feb 20, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  18 Comments

Low-Mileage 1989 Ford F-250 Survivor

Whenever I see something seemingly mundane come across my digital desk, I have to see why it was submitted! I am seldom met with disappointment, and certainly wasn’t with this 1989 Ford F-250. I love most old trucks, but… more»

Feb 19, 2018  •  For Sale  •  51 Comments

Unique Pursuit: Retired 1972 AMC Javelin State Trooper Car

In the 1970s, a couple of different police departments ordered a number of AMC Javelins as state trooper vehicles, with Alabama being most known for doing so. Having lived with an avid AMC enthusiast, I learned more history about… more»

Feb 18, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  18 Comments

1975 International Harvester Scout II Survivor

The 1970s were the height of the “topless truck” craze, and by then everybody was getting in on it! International Harvester Scouts were the first to the game in 1961 with the Scout 80, beating the first generation Bronco… more»

Feb 16, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  48 Comments

Monacool: 1968 Dodge Monaco 500

When I hear the term “Monaco,” I can’t help but think of The Blues Brothers! This 1968 Monaco 500 is just about as different from the car used in that movie as it can be. While it may not fit… more»

Feb 11, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  12 Comments

1969 GMC C1500 Survivor

GM trucks have been a staple of American society for as long as there have been trucks. The second generation of the C/K series trucks are some of the most iconic GM trucks ever built, and have only recently… more»

Feb 11, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  36 Comments

Rumble Seat Roadster: 1929 DeSoto Barn Find

When talking about pre-war and 1920s era vehicles, most folks minds will go to a Model A or Model T Ford. That makes sense, because they were the most common cars of the time! Thus, more Model As and… more»

Feb 7, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  50 Comments

1976 Chevrolet Corvette…4×4?

Four wheel drive cars are a guilty pleasure of mine, especially when built in this sort of configuration! Say what you will, but this Corvette looks like it is equipped with everything needed for a whole lotta fun! The… more»

Feb 3, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  13 Comments

Dealer Conversion: 1979 Chevrolet K10 Sandbox Edition

As long as there have been cars, there has been customization. Each era had its unique trends that easily date customized vehicles, but the late 1970s had a particular style that stood out from many of the custom trends… more»

Feb 2, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  12 Comments

Luscious 1982 Lancia Zagato

Lancia Zagatos have not been expensive recently, nor are they currently, but I have a suspicion this will change over the course of the near future. In the 1980s, the “not quite a convertible” style was popular as evidenced… more»

Jan 31, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  28 Comments

Honest Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The 1968-70 Dodge Charger is a long-coveted classic that has done nothing but increase in value over the years. It isn’t the 1980s anymore, so these cars certainly can’t be had for what might be considered “reasonable” prices anymore. However,… more»

Jan 31, 2018  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

Triple Black Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

If you’re anything like me, then you love large 1960s American convertibles. GM had a plentiful amount of convertible selections from the mid-late 1960s all of which would be an excellent choice for the most fun convertible activity: cruising…. more»

Jan 26, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  33 Comments

Fantasy Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Replica

I’m not typically a big fan of what the seller of this car calls “fauxtina.” However, that is because typically it isn’t believable and as the seller says, this 1967 Mustang is different “Unlike most fauxtina cars that just… more»

Jan 25, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  113 Comments

1957 Chevrolet El Camino Prototype???

As most people familiar with old cars would know, the El Camino was introduced for the 1959 model year. Thus, there wouldn’t have been one produced in 1957, and there probably wasn’t, but this car has a unique story… more»

Jan 24, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  17 Comments

Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Survivor

Where I grew up, vehicles don’t typically rust. Imagine my surprise when I moved to the Midwest and discovered all of the “typical” rust areas for various vehicles! I was totally unaware of how common it was to see… more»

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