11. 1968 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

It’s the size of Rhode Island, comfortable as a barcalounger, drinks like an angry Scotsman, and looks like New England old money. This Oldsmobile is just pure awesome…just make sure you have a solid foundation in your garage, because this puppy will test the tensile strength of the concrete.

10. 1969 Chevrolet C/10

So, you like your trucks work-oriented and basic? How about this: a 292/three-speed Chevy that is this clean? Compared to the muscle cars and the others, it’s pretty mild, but you just don’t see them this stock and clean anymore.

9. 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

It’s really hard to not like the early second-gen Firebirds. Minimal screaming chickens. Clean lines. And power ratings that were nowhere near as sad as other manufacturers. In this case, this 1971 Formula 400 four-speed is from when power was still ruling. For once, I really like a silver car, even if the color isn’t stock (it’s Porsche Arctic Silver).

8. 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Ram Air IV

This Starlight Black Judge will not be a bargain. No, this is one of our “money is no object” picks and for good reason: it’s a stomper of a car that just looks awesome. The only way this Goat could be more on our radar would be if it came equipped with the “Humbler” exhaust option. This is one of those unholy expensive restorations, and the quality shows.

7. 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Dodge really didn’t answer the pony car market until the 1970 Challenger, but this was a very, very close second. Upon a ton of goading by Mr. Norm Krause himself, Dodge jammed a 383ci big block into the A-body Dart and set it free into the world. Power was drastically down due to an exhaust manifold redesign that choked the B-motor, but fender well headers could cure that malady. Light weight and torquey…a tasty recipe.

6. 1957 Dodge Spectator 9-passenger

I will never be able to explain why I want a station wagon or SUV when fall hits, but you would struggle to do better than this 1957 Dodge. Old-school 318, push button automatic, and not even 50,000 miles old…yes, sir, this will scratch that itch nicely.

5. 1998 Buick Riviera (Factory Northstar concept)

One of the oddballs in this collection is one of the factory GM concept cars. This Northstar-powered Buick Riviera was a one-off “we can do it” attitude car prepared for SEMA, but in typical GM fashion, when the idea is good, ashcan it quick. Sad, too…the big front-wheel-drive coupe’s lines are kind of growing on us. It’s sold on a salvage title.

4. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

Oh, pretty! Zodiac blue on white, packing a 455 and an automatic, with the Rally wheels and the floor shifter sent straight from Heaven, this Cutlass might not be the best looking of the Colonnade era, but it certainly is worth looking at. The one-year-only body style, which is a take it or leave it deal, can be ignored simply for the engine.

3. 1977 Dodge Power Wagon 150

Fun fact: Dodge sold the Power Wagon under the “Adult Toys” advertising line, along with the StreetVan version of the Tradesman. Finding one in green is pretty rare (red and orange are much more common), but the 360 and 727 are solid bets and that roll bar is beauty.

2. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII

Let’s be blunt: this is one bad mother. A ProCharged 5.0, a Tremec six-speed, nitrous, and a dyno sheet boasting 650 horsepower in a package that only looks a touch better than stock? Yes, please. All day long, yes.

1. Ford 8N

Oh, don’t act surprised. Did you think I could pass this one up after Brian went nuts over Jack Donohue’s LSR-running tractor?