1950-1975
If you are going to V8 swap an old Jaguar, you might as well start with a pretty example (instead of the typical buckets you see around) and this long-wheelbase Series 2 XJ qualifies as pretty. Even with the USA federally mandated rubber bumper extensions, this looks good, probably because Jag left the chrome bumpers […]
This next car is such a sweet combination of 70s luxury that I can’t contain myself. This car combines everything you’d ever want in a bad guy’s car from a 70s TV Show (Rockford Files, CHiPs, Magnum PI, whatever) and an awesome shade of green that never gets used on cars these days on the […]
I featured a pile of rusting Citroea the other day instantly regretted the decision. There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Citroën, so to make amends with the Francophiles in the room, I’m featuring this righteously sweet DS with a sharp coat of paint and what appears to be functioning oleopneumatics…for now. Find this […]
The early 1970s Chevrolet Nova was categorized in GM’s fleet as a compact but with a 111 inch wheelbase and a 189 inch overall length, it was anything but compact. GM’s desire for marketshare was equally not compact and they released corporate cousins in the Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Ventura, and Buick Apollo. Strange side […]
The C3 generation of Chevrolet’s Corvette was introduced for the 1968 model year and is an iconic shape in any condition. The early cars with their chrome bumper and free breathing engines are the choice collector cars, but the later cars are cheap. Today’s Stingray has some needs before it becomes your Friday night car […]
This next classic wagon might remind you of Buick’s “sporty” SportWagon from the 1960s, but the Estate Wagon was a gigantic thing built on the full-sized LeSabre chassis. Power comes from a 455 cubic inch (7.5 liter) V8 engine that can barely push around the 5000 lb beast. Find this 1970 Buick Estate Wagon offered […]
I’m not sure I’d ever own and drive a car like this next one, but I can say with some honesty that I’m glad it exists. Because it means that some guy got to live out his dream of building a custom and that maybe it gave this dude a reason to get up each […]
The Paul Bracq styled W108 generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is (in my humble opinion) one of the better ways to get into a vintage sedan for a semi-daily driver. The performance is acceptable, ride is comfortable, build quality is exemplary, but most importantly — drive one and you’ll look like a boss. Today’s W108 has a […]
The Lancia Fulvia Tipo 818 is a classic Italian saloon available from 1964-1976 as a Berlina, Coupe, and Sport…and this isn’t one of them. This is a Mazda 1800 Luce built in Japan, but designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertone Design Group. Today’s example is not the best shape example you can find, but beggars […]
The Citroën SM was a shock when it hit the Geneva Motor Show in early 1970. It was the first performance oriented car from a French manufacturer since before WWII and it was completely bonkers. The Maserati sourced V6 engine was mounted behind the front wheels, but it put power forward and just about every […]