Author: Harry

Bought and driven straight into a garage 43 years ago this rare BMW 507 Roadster is quite possible the ultimate barn find. The BMW 507 is one of the most desirable classic cars in the world with just 252 of them ever produced there really aren’t many chances to see one let alone own one.…

Finished in dark-metallic green and powered by Ford’s potent 5.7-liter Cobra-Jet V8, who wouldn’t want Eastwood’s 1972 Gran Torino? We doff our hats to Clint Eastwood who is roughly 92 years old today and still in the business of making films. The American actor and filmmaker was 78 in 2008 and in what seemed like…

There are many great tales in the world where a single owner holds onto their beloved car with the hopes of creating their ultimate hot rod. This story is a prime example as Kathy Hoover faithfully held on to her 1969 Z28 Camaro for over three decades, ultimately transforming it into a show-stopping driver combined…

The Pontiac Grand Prix is a true muscle car thanks to the V8 engine under the hood, but its unassuming exterior makes it the perfect sleeper car. Cruising through 46 years of successful production, the Pontiac Grand Prix is an iconic coupe that continues to excite car enthusiasts today. Originally under the ownership of General…

The 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am brought the styling and power to properly crown the end of the muscle car era. General Motors prides itself on a rich heritage, and Pontiac is a big part of it. This brand, or better say, division, has been out of business for 12 years already, but its rides…

Time and time again, I’ve found that some of the coolest builds are the ones inspired by ‘what if’ scenarios. When customizers delve into alternate history and attempt to create vehicles that the factories didn’t, the results are usually quite cool. For example, imagine if Shelby and Ford had decided to build a muscle car pickup in the late 1960s……

Sixty years ago, a very determined man named Carroll Shelby established a company that bore his family name. As an automotive enthusiast, racing driver, designer, and witty entrepreneur, Shelby quickly figured out the best recipe for a car that could dethrone the well-known Corvettes. It was called the Cobra, and it made Chevrolet wonder what…

However, America longed for changes in the little roadster, and Ford didn’t waste time complying with its customers’ wants. An extra row of seats was shoved between the driver and the trunk. Most importantly, the coupe-ranked automobile received much-coveted amenities of full-sized models that became available on the mid-sized Thunderbird. This unsung hero of our…

Regular readers of Mustang Monthly and the viewers of this site most likely know Gateway Classic Mustang as the builders of bitchin’ Mustangs for street and track use, as well as the purveyor of trick performance suspension parts for Mustangs and more. If you’ve been to any Ford event that has some sort of action,…

This car isn’t for an introvert Some classic cars fly under the radar, while others beg for attention. Today’s example, according to its seller, is “Not for the introvert.” The Pick of the Day is a 1963 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Belfair, Washington. (Click the link…