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Category Archive: BUICK / OLDS / PONTIAC, Car Features, CAR FEATURES, HISTORIC, Videos

He Says This Is THE COOLEST CAR YOU’VE IGNORED FOREVER! A 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado? Really!

I’m down for some weird and unusual hot rods, but a 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado is not one of them at the top of my list. I mean I know all about most of the cool and unique features they had, but...

It’s Too Pretty NOT TO RUN AND DRIVE 1,835 Miles Home? This Buick Wildcat Looks Too Nice For Derek’s Canada to Tennessee Road Trip!

I love the adventurous spirit that has Derek flying one way to a car show, making an appearance, hanging out with friends and fans, and then looking around to find a cool car to buy and drive back...

Money No Object: Save This 1978 Pontiac LeMans While There Is Still Time!

It is a given conclusion that, if I had the money to do whatever I wanted, that I would rather build than buy when it comes to automobiles. Don’t get me wrong, something like a newer Ram 5500...

Dyno Tested: A Ram Air V-Headed Pontiac That Puts Up Big Torque Easily!

As 1970 approached, manufacturers were building high-horsepower engines as if they were preparing for war. Ford and Chrysler were at war with each other on the drag strips and the NASCAR high-banked...

Can This GTO “Judge” Clone Return To Life? And Does Junkyard Digs Know What “Scope Creep” Means?

It’s the dream we all hope to have: we learn of a barn that hasn’t been opened in decades, and if we want whatever is inside, come get it. As you open the interior to fresh air for the...

There Is Something Oddly Satisfying About Rescuing This Odd 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

A 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 was a very futuristic looking car when it was new, and still has a Jetson’s vibe today. If you were a fan of Oldsmobile’s, you loved them. But for many they...

Did You Know That Cadillac Built A Wagon Before The CTS? Check Out These Cadillac Wagon Conversions, Including The Castilian!

I grew up in a Cadillac family. My grand parents owned several, and my dad worked for Cadillac for years as well. I love all years of Cadillacs, but there is something special about the 1960’s...

The Vice Grip Garage Buick LeSabre is back after sitting 4 YEARS! Epic Fuel System Fixes, Some Paint, and CRUISE!

Big cars are cool! Sure, we love lighter weight muscle cars and high performance rides, but there is something that just brings a smile to your face when you get into a big boat like this Buick...

Not Stock Feature Video: 1970 Pontiac TransAm by BBT Fab, Plus What’s In The Shop And Behind The Scenes Extras.

Early 2nd Gen Firebirds are awesome. I guess Firebirds in general are pretty awesome, but there is something special about these early 2nd Gen cars. They just look tough. Like a Camaro, but with more...

1957 Pontiac Safari Feature Video – Johnson’s Hot Rods Builds a Rare Wagon With Epic Stance and Finish

I’m a wagon fan. Period. Long roofs rule and I own several of them, in a variety of formats. Anyone that is a regular around here knows it and I can honestly say that I dig wagons from a...

Jay Leno’s Garage Car Feature: The Iconic 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula from “The Rockford Files!”

I guess kids today see cars in movies and on tv and are excited about them, but the tv shows we grew up with in the 1970s and 1980s were part of the epic car chase era. And not only did they make car...

Inside with TMI – Flat Out Auto’s Oldsmobile Cutlass, Winner Of The Best Custom Car TMI Trim Award At The 2024 SEMA Show

A few years ago, a small group of people came together to create an awards program for those vehicles with amazing interiors at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Our friends Marcel, Jason, and Ross...

Drag Car HISTORY: The Hot Rod Hoarder Shares The Story of the Only Surviving 1969 Olds W-31 Factory-Built Drag Car, And It’s A Good One!

We are as guilty as anyone of romanticizing the cars and trucks of the 1960s, and in some ways probably more than they deserve, but this story here might actually make a 1969 Olds W-31 convertible an...

Is This The Most Badass Oldsmobile 442 Ever Built?

Ironworks Speed and Kustom out of Bakersfield, CA is no stranger to high end builds. Rodger Lee and crew have built rides that have won awards at SEMA and been in every car magazine out there....