1968 Triumph TR250

The owner didn't explicitly state that this car was for sale, but there were plenty of hints.

Always like the way wheels on these Triumphs looked so large while the car was so low. That plus the pugnacious looking grille and lights bulging from under the hood. And those classic pointy tailights.

1976 Austin Mini 1000

A break from big American iron.

The profile offers some inspiration -- that odd sort of "bustle" below the rear window, perhaps to expand the microscopic trunk. And the oddly sensuous shape of the front fender, which is unexpectedly elegant. I've seen that sort of bracing on the front of a Mini before, but have no idea what it's for.

1985 Chevrolet Scottsdale 3+3

1972 Buick Centurion

This is a Centurion, not a Century. A monster car with a monster 7.5L engine -- no smaller options.

Interesting sculpting leading from the hood back through the doors to the rear fenders, providing a subtle curve describing how dynamic the shape could have been. Instead we have an overly broad C pillar crowding the windows of the back doors. At least the wheelbase is proportionate to the car -- the rear overhang is not too outrageous.

1968 Pontiac Firebird

I loved the first generation Camaro/Firebird, but always preferred the Firebird. It had a nicer front treatment though basically it is the same car (I can hear the gasps of "blasphemy!" from here). It's that distinctive Pontiac beak baked into the bumper. Perhaps I was influenced by the advertising and product placement too. The Camaro was fast, the Firebird was classy.

Tach is not an accurate copy of the original, probably not functional, but it fools the casual observer. Dislike the wheels & low profile tires -- it would be better off with something less glaringly "bling".

1984 Buick Skylark

1962 Mercury Monterey

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe