Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
Tim Gallagher’s 1969 Porsche 912. Photos by author. Formerly the Rodney Dangerfield of Porsches, the 912 seems to have come a long way in recent years. In the not-too-distant past, a good, clean 912 might have meant a good donor for a 911-engined outlaw of sorts. But don’t tell that Read more
John Hill’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396. Photos by Jeff Koch. Like many of us, John Hill loves big-block Chevelles. But unlike many of us, he has discovered, purchased and restored to exacting standards, some of the best examples of the breed. His immaculate 1970 LS6 Chevelle appeared on the Read more
Bob Hinshaw’s 1940 Ford V-8 Business Coupe. Photos courtesy of Jeff Koch. There’s something to be said for wearing your heart on your sleeve. In the case of one lifelong Ford enthusiast, wearing a shirt emblazoned with old cars would spark a conversation leading to something far greater: unearthing an Read more
From the seller’s description: The last of the V8 rear-wheel-drive Monte Carlo SS coupes have a strong following, and they seem to be the right muscle car for guys who have outgrown their Camaro fixation. This 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a very tidy example that’s been well-maintained but Read more
The unmistakable and elegant front end of the Flaminia, sort of Italian answer to the MKII Continental, and a highly influential theme. Photos by Matteo Giacon. [Editor’s Note: Matteo Giacon returns this week with the flipside of his recent two-parter, this time examining what influence Italian cars had on American Read more
One-family unrestored 1947 Kaiser Special for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: This car was owned by one family and kept indoors for most of its life. It was driven at least once a month. The car is absolutely a pleasure to drive, but will need (4) new tires, Read more
Forbes this week ran an article discussing what happens when nobody wants your parents’ stuff, and though it doesn’t address collector cars, we know well that the old car hobby is a generational one, and that what’s popular today (or what was popular with our parents) won’t necessarily be in Read more
For a hot rodder, there’s not much better than finding a ’32 Ford in a barn. Images by Scott Sheehan. Before they gathered their own momentum, “barn finds” were primarily cool because they represented a blank slate. A car untouched for years and just waiting for the finder’s attention to Read more
Date: sometime after March 1951 Location: Chicago, Illinois Source: Old-Style Motor Sports What do you see here?
From the seller’s description: 1964 Volvo P1800S, 4 speed manual with electric overdrive. Original and excellent drive train, red leather interior and carpets, original blue faced instruments. This car is rust free and in exceptional condition, much of the car is original. It comes with its factory manuals, tool roll, Read more