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Photos by the author. “What keeps you coming back?” I ask the gentleman standing next to the ’55 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible he purchased new 58 years ago, a carry over on the dealer’s lot. “To get away from my Read more

1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda convertible. Photo by David Newhardt, courtesy Mecum Auctions. Just 11 convertible Hemi ‘Cudas were built by Plymouth for the 1971 model year, and of these, only seven were originally sold in the United States. Two of Read more

Like Chicago photographer C. William Brubaker, whose work has shown up many times in our carspotting series, William B. Johnston was interested in capturing the photography of an area (in his case southwestern Oregon) and not the automotive landscapes, but Read more

For years after its introduction, the 1970 Z28 was the high-water mark for many Camaro enthusiasts. The car’s restyling, with its bold Italian sports car influences, (especially in RS trim with the wide-mouth grille, inboard marker lamps and bumperettes) was Read more

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy RM Auctions. Editor’s Note: While researching the 1948 Tucker 48 that RM Auctions has listed for its upcoming Monterey sale, we discovered that Tucker historian Mike Schutta had already compiled the history of the car, Read more

Photo courtesy Petersen Museum. Those planning to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, June 19, will be in for a pleasant surprise: For extended hours that run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., admission to Read more

Photo by the author. Once upon a time, I did a story for a magazine about oversized wheels and tires on old cars – that is, talking to owners and seeing whether it was worth the cost. Beyond following the Read more