Boxy Beetle Alternative: 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Wagon
While many at Volkswagen in the late fifties were likely in disbelief about how many Beetles they were selling, the handwriting was on the wall. Sooner or later, customer tastes, government mandates, and the need to offer a diversified… more»
Sports Car Special: 1957 Victress C2 Coupe
America was obsessed with sports cars in the fifties. From the British imports that were making the trek across the Atlantic to the various domestic renditions of the sports car theme, enthusiasts had several fascinating choices at their disposal. … more»
Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced. The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration. Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»
Older Restoration Done Right: 1936 Ford Roadster
Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
Sliding Doors and a Kissing Grill: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company. At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»
32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB
A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door. The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers. The comments left by readers indicate that… more»
Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
Good Starter Car? 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sedan
Are you looking to start playing with classic cars, but aren’t quite ready financially or otherwise to jump into a big, expensive project? If you are that person, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan for sale on Craigslist in Weldon… more»
14 Year Stalled Restoration: 1935 MG PA
Determining exactly which car was the “first” sportscar can lead to a very heated argument. While the search begins before World War II, it may come down to your definition of what a sportscar is. Should gobs of horsepower… more»
Prewar Pontiac Auction Car: 1931 Pontiac Sedan
While the prewar car scene is dominated by Ford products, there are still a few examples of other makes out there. Many are from companies or brands that no longer exist, so they get far less attention or aftermarket… more»
Real or Replica? 1951 MG TD
Nearly every example of MG’s venerable TD model seems to have found a way to survive until today. It is also true that the umpteen millions of MG TD replicas, all believed to be on VW Beetle chassis, have… more»
50K Mile Eighties Icon: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
When you go to Taco Bell to enjoy authentic Mexican food, did you ever think that everything there is simply a combination of a limited number of ingredients? While nobody is knocking Taco Bell for this, it is a… more»
In a Barn for 40 Years: 1948 Diamond T Flatbed
While it is wonderful that so many older cars have been saved from the crusher and fixed up, the same cannot be said for heavy trucks. Those beasts that did the heavy lifting for our society as it grew… more»
52K Mile Italian Caddy: 1989 Cadillac Allante
By the mid-1980s, Cadillac’s marketing department knew they were in trouble. The average age of Cadillac buyers was creeping up each year. It was clear that the marque, which had previously enjoyed legendary status among American car buyers, was… more»
Owned By a Shipbuilding Lt. Governor: 1975 Volvo 164E
Celebrities and politicians have to purchase cars just like the rest of us. However, does the ownership of a car by such a person make it more valuable or desirable? Is there a sliding scale based on their level… more»
Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6
Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself. I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»
