Stored 39 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
The two-seater Ford Thunderbird made its debut in 1955. Despite it being a niche car (a pricey, two-seater personal luxury car with limited trunk space), it was a sales success with 16,155 units sold. Plus, it accomplished its task… more»
50-Year First Owner: 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
I watched a documentary recently about the year 1968. It was one topsy-turvy year in America. However, one thing that hadn’t changed in 1968 was the Cadillac. It was still the king of luxury motor cars, and as their… more»
A Brit in a Barn: 1976 MG Midget Mk IV Project
When I was growing up, you used to see quite a number of these cute little MG Midgets on the road. A buddy of mine bought one and when I rode in it for the first time, it had… more»
Rare Interior Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The classic two-seater ’55-’57 Thunderbirds still turn heads. Especially mine. I recently spotted a gorgeous Sunset Coral ’56 T-Bird at a local repair shop and, yes, I quickly did a u-turn and went back to check it out. You… more»
Montana Farm Survivor: 1971 Ford F100 Custom
If you Googled “basic, no frills 70’s-era pickup truck,” this 1971 Ford F100 Custom would most likely pop up. It’s as basic as it gets, folks. The Custom was the lowest rung on the Ford pickup truck trim ladder,… more»
No Reserve! 1968 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
I was 12 when the all-new Cadillac Eldorado was introduced and I thought it was one really cool-looking car. With its hidden headlights, long hood and short deck, and razor-sharp styling, it was unlike any Cadillac I had ever… more»
Very Presentable Poncho: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
1977 was the high-water mark for Pontiac’s Grand Prix in regards to sales as a record 288,430 units found new garages and driveways across America. It would also be the last of the “Boulevard Cruisers” and the successful fourth… more»
Update: Price Lowered on Rare 1967 Jeep Commando Convertible
UPDATE – This rare, red-and-white 1967 Jeepster Commando is up for sale again. (I read that only about 2,800 or so of these “deluxe” version Jeepsters with a convertible top, little deck lid, and continental kit were produced.) It… more»
Barn-Bound 50 Years! 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
When I was a kid, my uncle had a dark metallic turquoise ’63 Pontiac that I thought was a good-looking car, even if it had 4-doors. And why not. The Wide-Track Pontiacs received an attractive styling makeover in 1963… more»
Power Back Window: 1966 Mercury Park Lane Breezeway
In 1966, Mercury made no bones about their intention of wanting to be viewed as an “affordable” Lincoln Continental. Mercury’s advertising and sales brochure stated, “The ’66 Mercury – moving ahead with new style, vigor, and luxury- in the… more»
Highly Original: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project
In their three years of production, the buying public never really warmed up to Chevrolet’s Luxurious Sport Wagon “experiment.” In total, only 22,375 Nomads were sold for the 1955, 1956, and 1957 model years. It was probably a combination… more»
Solid Survivor: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD Hardtop Coupe
Model year 1965 was a milestone year for The Big Three, especially the Ford Motor Company. It was the first time Ford had joined rival Chevrolet in the “Two-Million-Units-Sold Club” (thanks to the Mustang), and like their two other… more»
Unmolested Sunroofed Bug: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
When I was ten, my dad purchased a new Ruby Red 1965 VW Beetle from Crater Motor Company in Petersburg, Virginia. (Civil War buffs will know why the dealer chose that particular name.) Even though my dad served in… more»
Restored One-of-One: 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK II
In the mid-1960’s when I was about 10 years old, I remember seeing my very first Austin-Healey 3000. And it stopped this skinny little car geek in his tracks. I had seen an occasional Triumph Spitfire and MGB around… more»
60’s-Era Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Back in the early 1960’s, this was one of countless 1932 Fords that were modified into hot rods. The 3-Window and 5-Window “Deuce Coupes” (a nickname based on the second number of the model year) have long been the… more»
Highly Original! 1972 Ford Mustang
In 1969, the Mustang was restyled and had a bigger, thicker, heftier look to it. Detroit has a history of making cars bigger and more luxurious over time and the Mustang was no exception. In addition to the Mach… more»
