Holy crap, I think that car might have been mine!

My one shot at a collector car Came in 1987 while living in Green Bay. I always kept an eye out in the papers, this was before that interweb thing got big, looking for, well, I wasn't sure. Then, bingo, a 1970 AMX was for sale in Milwaukee similar to the image of this model... Continue Reading →

September 10, 2017 0

It’s only money, right?

It all depends on how badly you want that car I've done blog entries on the real collector cars with some of them going for millions. If I had the cash, which I don't, at least until the pull my numbers for the Mega Millions, I'd pop for one or two. Won't hold my breath... Continue Reading →

December 16, 2013 0

1957-59 Plymouth Belevedere: Restored to better than new

A car built in the big fin era I love big fins as mentioned in my previous post on another Chrysler product, the Imperial. For me it's as much a piece of art as it is an automobile. Think about it, what car stands out for you now? Sure some do like the Corvette for... Continue Reading →

May 20, 2013 0

Promo model: Restored 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

Turning a junker into a gem Barn find is a term used when somebody finds a really special car which has been sitting in the corner of a barn all covered up. What the treasure hunter will do is restore the car to the way it came out of the factory. But restoration projects are... Continue Reading →

January 11, 2013 0

Promo model: 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible

The rarest of the rare for both the real deal and the promo model I track a lot of auctions both on eBay and some of the others specific to promo models. This weekend, on eBay, I was watching a '69 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible with bidding in 4 figures, something I have not seen... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2012 12

Promo Model: ’64 Classic 770 Cross Country Wagon

Like any car guy I subscribe to a lot of newsletters. I like to keep up on what's new, what's cool, what's fast:), and collector cars, mostly from the the 60's and 70's. This week I received my AutoWeek newsletter, parused it, and low and behold came across this car. Now of course being an... Continue Reading →

October 10, 2012 2

Promo model: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville

I always like Pontiacs, maybe because one of my grandfathers owned a dealership. Even though I was just a kid, I remember going to visit and there was always something new in the driveway. This model though comes from my wires side of the family as they bought one in 1958 and were given the... Continue Reading →