Grandson Jake, 19, owns three classics, including this 1975 Plymouth Scamp. He’s way ahead of where I was at his age…and his cars are more interesting, too. Photos by the author except where noted. P...
Photos courtesy of Southwest Valuations and Classic Car Auction Group. No need to remind any of you that we’re well into 2019 – and that dragsters of the Golden Era of drag racing (let’s call it 1963...
Stripped to bare metal, the REO awaits final refinishing at Reflections Auto Restoration in Belchertown, Massachusetts. Photography by author. One cold Saturday this past February, I traveled to Belc...
From the seller’s description: Up for sale is a fantastic 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser . Full Restoration inside and out, Power steering,Power Brakes, 368 Cubic Inch rebuilt engine with automatic tr...
Its hard-working days are over, but this ’53 Chevy has a new job. Photos by the author. Walt Disney World, as we discovered on a recent trip, is filled with Chevrolets. It’s not just the Chevrolet Te...
1950 Veritas Scorpion. Photos courtesy Bonhams Auctions. The postwar years were a bleak time for European automakers, including Germany’s BMW. Its factories in East Germany were taken over by the Sov...
The TDX at the 2013 Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance. Hemmings file photo. Space Age materials. New units of measurement for speed. Retro rockets. Pat Amendolia’s TDX encapsulated his vision o...
From the seller’s description: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T , Beautiful factory R/T with about 3000 miles since full restoration completed in 2014. Solid all original numbers matching body with factory und...
Restored 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: This 1600 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce has a production date of 12/6/1967, and was invoiced t...
Whether you call it a suicide ball, or a necker, granny, or Brodie knob, it’s all the same thing: a free-spinning knob affixed to a steering wheel designed to help drivers more quickly and easily mus...
Whether you call it a suicide ball, or a necker, granny, or Brodie knob, it’s all the same thing: a free-spinning knob affixed to a steering wheel designed to help drivers more quickly and easily mus...
Restored 1970 Triumph TR6 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Triumph TR6, Heritage Trust Certified, dealer installed air conditioning, overdrive manual transmission,burl walnut ...
Swind E Classic Mini. Photos courtesy Swindon Powertrain. In 2018, automaker MINI showed a battery-powered concept version of the original Classic Mini at the New York Auto Show, but there was a catc...
From the seller’s description: 1949 Chevrolet 3600 3/4 Ton Pickup VIN: 5GRB3009 Don’t miss out on this beautifully restored classic 1949 Chev 3600 3/4 Ton Pickup! Attention paid to original color (Fo...
From the seller’s description: Completely restored 1970 Saab Model 95 Wagon, V-4. 1.7 liter engine. 4 speed on the column. Super detailed throughout. Same owner for 28 years. Runs great! Was a daily ...
Restored Canyon Coral 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier pickup for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: This beautiful Cameo is being sold by owner due to health issues. When this beautifu...
Images courtesy Boyle Racing Headquarters Foundation. At this point, nothing but four walls and a concrete floor remains of the Boyle Racing Team’s headquarters in a run-down neighborhood just northw...
1967 Jaguar E-type Roadster 4.2 and 1967 Lancia Flaminia 3c 2.8 Convertible. Photography by the author. Two vintage sports cars, one beautiful fall afternoon, and plenty of lightly populated rural ro...
The first Porsche 916 prototype, “Brutus.” Photos courtesy Artcurial. In an alternate timeline, the Porsche 911 may have lost its crown as the brand’s halo car circa 1972, replaced by a high-performa...
From the seller’s description: 1969 MG BGT, Car was rebuilt 7 years ago and all mechanicals are new or have been gone through. Overdrive transmission was added. Original wire wheels were removed and ...
A few of the current wheel offerings from Vintage Wheel Works. Photos courtesy Coker Group. Coker Tire has long been known as the source for classic and muscle car tires, but the latest acquisitions ...
From the seller’s description: 1950 OLDSMOBILE 88 HOLIDAY HARDTOP COUPE — STICK SHIFT !!! This Olds is about as rare as they come. Only 1366 Holiday Hardtop Coupes were made in 1950 and out of those ...
From the seller’s description: 1972 Honda Z600 Well done body-on restoration. Believed to be 62,000 miles Restored interior done to a nice quality. Glass is clean. Original dash with all the gauges w...
From the seller’s description: 1955 Chevrolet NOMAD : Same owner for over 26 years. Vehicle in storage nearly 20 years.Concours frame-off restored to factory specs. Rebuilt drivetrain, V8, 265 cubic ...
Michael Lamm replaces an external aluminum water manifold on his 1948 Jaguar Mk IV. The old one was internally blocked with corrosion. In 2006, thanks to the internet, he found a new one in South Afr...