8,700 Original Miles: 1980 Chrysler Newport
I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for Mopar four-doors; I currently own a 1965 Dodge Custom 880 six-window sedan with a 383 two-barrel that I rescued out in Juniata County, Pennsylvania for $500, and a 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Salon… more»
Low-Mile Tandem Day-Cab: 1994 Ford L-8000 H.D.
When I was a little kid, I had this Tonka interactive computer game that hooked up this toy control to the keyboard of my family’s computer. In that game, I got to play all kinds of activities with trucks… more»
How To Squint Menacingly: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am W72
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been a huge fan of two things: Pontiac F-Body cars, and Clint Eastwood movies. In 1974’s Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, those two worlds collide; Eastwood and co-star Jeff Bridges drive a 1973 Trans… more»
Dry Western Original: 1958 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4
I love American pickup trucks from the 1950s, especially factory 4×4 trucks, and I love Dodge pickups; my dad owned three 1980s Dodge pickups during my childhood before switching to GM pickups. This 1958 Dodge Power Wagon is not… more»
America’s Outback: 1984 AMC Eagle
Recently, I read an article from Road and Track about how much people love the 1994-2003 Subaru Outback as an every-day all-season car. In the article, the author talks to a multi-millionaire whose daily driver was a rusty Outback…. more»
Wide Track 4 Speed: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ever since I was a little kid, I have always been looking for rare and unique automobiles anywhere and everywhere. I remember taking Collector Car Trader magazines with me to elementary school and perusing through them before class started…. more»
One Of A Kind: 1935 GMC Northern Pacific Van
As a car collector and writer, I try to think outside the box when it comes to writing and finding vehicles; my mission is to find the rare and unusual in the automotive world. This 1935 GMC Railway Van not… more»
Restore or Preserve? 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Convertible
About ten years ago, my dad was driving around in Perkasie, PA, when he spotted a 1960s convertible for sale. When he stopped to look at the car, he discovered it was a 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 convertible for… more»
8k Mile 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula Update
What possesses a person to drive a car or truck very little? Is it the fear of wrecking the car? Or the fear of the car depreciating in value? Was there some sort of event that influenced the vehicle’s low… more»
High-Style Handler: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
As the 1970s came to a close, the focus for American shifted from muscle to luxury. The few muscle cars that remained relied more on appearance and handling, rather than horsepower, which was a huge point of emphasis only… more»
Lightning Rods: 1983 Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
I’ve always thought that GM’s G-bodies from the late 1970s and 1980s were cool, especially in coupe form. When you throw in a couple of special features and some muscle car magic, these cars become more appealing. Though this Hurst/Olds… more»
Big Block 4 Speed: 1966 Impala SS 396 Convertible
Can’t afford that big-block first-generation Camaro you wanted? That Chevelle SS 396 out of your budget? Is a two-seater big block Corvette too expensive and too impractical? Want your hair blowing in the wind as you lower your convertible… more»
Period-Correct Hot Rod: 1954 Corvette
It’s hard to believe that at one time Chevrolet considered discontinuing the Corvette, especially since it has been dubbed “America’s Sports Car” by many enthusiasts, but in 1954 things were looking bleak for Chevrolet’s fiberglass two-seater. Sales had not… more»
Silver Rollin’ Rebel: 1981 Chevrolet C10 Choo Choo Custom
Though normally I despise short-bed pickup trucks (unless it’s a step-side bed), I am a huge fan of square-body GM pickup trucks, especially unrestored ones. When my dad was a young adult he owned a blue 1973 GMC half-ton… more»
Minty X-Body: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
On my way home from my cabin in Pike County, my mom brought up how one day today’s cars will one day be classic cars. I wonder if they will ever be appreciated as the non-muscle car automobiles from the 1960s… more»
Rough Track Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
I know what you’re thinking: this car is rough and needs a lot of work. For the most part, the car is stripped, and I can buy a similar E-body for a little bit more money. Now for the… more»
