1970s Articles

Jay Leno visits Nissan's North American heritage collection

Jay Leno visits Nissan's North American heritage collection

Despite owning some of the most desirable supercars on the planet, Jay Leno's always had a soft spot for a certain Datsun
By Elliot Wood Dec 31 2018
Low mileage 1976 Subaru Brat sells for high dollar price

Low mileage 1976 Subaru Brat sells for high dollar price

With only 2500 miles on the clock, this classic BRAT is in great condition and has just changed hands for more than $46,000
By Elizabeth Puckett Dec 28 2018
Taking on the Sahara with a Rover P6 V8

Taking on the Sahara with a Rover P6 V8

The Rover P6 V8 remains well versed in the art of overheating, so driving a cheap one to the desert sounds like a solid idea… doesn’t it?
By Ben Coombs Dec 25 2018
This 1973 Dodge Challenger might be a post-Christmas bargain

This 1973 Dodge Challenger might be a post-Christmas bargain

Currently listed on eBay, a 440 equipped 1973 Challenger is likely to send bidders in a frenzy, given it’s listed without a reserve price
By Elizabeth Puckett Dec 21 2018
Restored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback is looking fine

Restored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback is looking fine

A nearly perfect 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Fastback is set to cross the auction block at Bonhams' upcoming Arizona auction
By Elizabeth Puckett Dec 20 2018
How fear of theft preserved this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6

How fear of theft preserved this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6

This well preserved LS6 Chevelle had an unusual trick up its sleeve to help prevent corrosion, thanks to its owner's unusual theft detection method
By Alasdair Lindsay Dec 20 2018
Why the unloved Jaguar XJ-S V12 remains a great luxury buy

Why the unloved Jaguar XJ-S V12 remains a great luxury buy

Unloved when launched and abused on the second-hand market, Jaguar's XJ-S V12 has endured hard times. Here's why it makes perfect sense as a luxury classic GT
By Calum Brown Dec 20 2018
45 years of the PRV V6 to be honoured at Rétromobile 2019

45 years of the PRV V6 to be honoured at Rétromobile 2019

Having powered Peugeots, Renaults, DeLoreans, Le Mans cars and more for the last 45 years, the PRV V6 engine will be celebrated with a special exhibition next year
By Antoine Chênerie Dec 20 2018
Rare 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible for sale

Rare 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible for sale

Convertible muscle cars are relatively rare beasts, and this Pontiac makes the most of its uncommon status
By Elliot Wood Dec 19 2018
This restored 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda barn find is $250k

This restored 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda barn find is $250k

You can’t deny that the Plymouth ‘Cuda with 426 Hemi V8 power is cool, but is this restored barn find example $250k cool?
By Calum Brown Dec 18 2018
This oft-forgotten 1985 Fiat Campagnola can rival any Jeep

This oft-forgotten 1985 Fiat Campagnola can rival any Jeep

Tired of all those Land Cruisers, Land Rovers, Ford Broncos and Jeeps taking up the classifieds? Take a look at this 1985 Fiat Campagnola – Europe's forgotten 4x4
By Calum Brown Dec 12 2018
Michelotti's Daytona NART Spider is Ferrari done differently

Michelotti's Daytona NART Spider is Ferrari done differently

Some Ferraris are exclusive, and then there's the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider by Michelotti. Bespoke and immaculate, could this be the greatest Ferrari purchase of 2019?
By Calum Brown Dec 11 2018
Meet the Nissan Skyline GT-R with a single owner since 1972

Meet the Nissan Skyline GT-R with a single owner since 1972

Finding an unmolested Nissan Skyline C10 is difficult enough, yet an S20-powered example boasting only one owner over the last 46 years? Surely impossible…
By Calum Brown Dec 10 2018
Ford Mustang graveyard houses a Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet and more!

Ford Mustang graveyard houses a Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet and more!

There's a car graveyard deep in the heart of Alaska that's hidden some of the rarest Ford Mustangs away from prying eyes for decades – including a 429 Cobra Jet-fitted Mach 1
By Calum Brown Dec 07 2018
Nelson Piquet's Williams FW11 leads 2019 Race Retro display

Nelson Piquet's Williams FW11 leads 2019 Race Retro display

Race Retro 2019 will commemorate 40 years of turbocharged Formula One cars with a special display on February 22-24, 2019.
By Calum Brown Dec 06 2018
Ford is licensing brand new first-generation Bronco builds

Ford is licensing brand new first-generation Bronco builds

Ford has reached an agreement with Gateway Broncos to produce limited numbers of original shape Ford Broncos, running modern Coyote 5.0L V8 engines
By Calum Brown Dec 06 2018
The 1977 Peugeot 504 good enough for a WRC champion

The 1977 Peugeot 504 good enough for a WRC champion

1979 World Rally Champion Björn Waldegård rallied this Peugeot 504 V6 Coupe in Morocco – now you can buy the French beast for your own African adventure!
By Alasdair Lindsay Dec 06 2018
This muscle car dealer is selling a dream barn find collection

This muscle car dealer is selling a dream barn find collection

Restore a Muscle Car finds, restores and sells classic American muscle. But now it wants you to take on restoration of some of its stars
By Elliot Wood Dec 06 2018
Muscle This Muscle Car Dealer Is Selling A Dream Barn Find Collection

This Muscle Car Dealer Is Selling A Dream Barn Find Collection

Restore a Muscle Car finds, restores and sells classic American muscle. But now it wants you to take on restoration of some of its stars
By Elliot Wood Dec 06 2018
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Pilot prototype to appear at auction

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Pilot prototype to appear at auction

The sole known surviving Pilot Prototype 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupé has been restored and is coming up for auction at Russo and Steele's Scottsdale 2019 sale
By Calum Brown Dec 05 2018
1970 Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO: Affordable Japanese muscle

1970 Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO: Affordable Japanese muscle

A combination of classic Japanese quality with some American muscle car cues, this small car is an affordable punch of performance
By Elliot Wood Dec 04 2018
Blockbuster Mercedes SL line-up set for Scottsdale auction

Blockbuster Mercedes SL line-up set for Scottsdale auction

A half-dozen of Mercedes-Benz's finest SL classics are all destined for Gooding & Company's Scottsdale sale next January – we've picked out the cream of the crop
By Elliot Wood Dec 04 2018
This Austin 1300 GT is shouting to be rescued

This Austin 1300 GT is shouting to be rescued

For a budding classic car restorer, this rare Austin 1300 GT with spares would be the perfect vehicle to cut your teeth
By Elliot Wood Dec 03 2018
Why the new Porsche 935 is a worthy successor

Why the new Porsche 935 is a worthy successor

We delve behind the scenes with Grant Larson – Porsche's design guru – to discover where development on the new 935 took inspiration from its predecessors
By Calum Brown Dec 03 2018
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