The 1964 Impala had a pretty major contribution to the major sales record reached by Chevy’s new superstar in 1965, as it helped the car exceed 1 million sold units in a single year. But at the same time, it was also one of the best-selling Impalas anyway, despite the rather subtle refinements that it … Read more
I don’t know about you, but the 1961 Impala is this fantastic nameplate’s absolute best model year. 1961 witnessed the introduction of the mesmerizing Impala SS, the performance treatment that eventually turned Chevrolet’s new sensation into, well, an even bigger sensation. The SS was officially known as Impala Super Sport Equipment Package, or RPO-240 in … Read more
Many auto enthusiasts agree that a vehicle’s greatness can be measured by how thrilling it feels behind the wheel. But I tend to disagree. A car’s greatness is best measured not only by how raucous it grips the tarmac but by the quality and design of the build. That said, love, at first sight might … Read more
Mustang was already Ford’s superstar in 1965, especially as the 1964 1/2 model was selling like hotcakes, and the carmaker was prepared for the first refresh as part of the next model year. But Thunderbird continued to be a head-turning machine, especially thanks to the more luxurious touch that it brought to the market. Fortunately … Read more
The Porsche 356 Borghi Abarth is a car like no other in the most literal sense of the word. Based upon an original Porsche 356 built in 1953 as a 1954 model year, this one-off example is a custom coachbuilt version with a fascinating history that would captivate any classic car enthusiast.The lightweight and nimble … Read more
What started as a murderous dictator’s dream of transporting the masses became a symbol of peace and love all over the globe. So, give me a second to put on my Hawaiian shirt, grab my Ukulele, and talk about the Volkswagen Beetle. I’ve said before, and I still believe that the Beetle is overrated. Yes, … Read more
Few collections of three numbers elicit the emotion and the passion of the 442, Oldsmobile’s greatest contribution to the first muscle car renaissance. But only a small fraction of production for the lauded 1971 model year sported a convertible top. Safe to say, any surviving example that does is worth its weight in nostalgia points.But … Read more
The Chevrolet Corvette is a car that needs no introduction. America’s favorite (and presently) only sports car impresses in the most current incarnation, but the nameplate is so powerful that even past iterations can steal the headlines on a constant basis.If you’re on the lookout for impressive Corvettes in various guises, then auctions are the … Read more
The year is 2022. Despite all the Sci-Fi movies we’ve seen so far, the concept of a time machine still seems to be a distant, perhaps impossible dream. But we’ve managed to find ways of exploring the past without living it. And buying classic cars is a great way of achieving that goal if you’re … Read more
If I had a dollar for every second-generation Dodge Charger that’s waiting for a second chance at life in a barn, I’d have enough to buy a fully restored 1969 example. Okay, maybe not that much, but there must be a few good thousand of them waiting to be restored. And these three are in … Read more