Car Stories

Car Stories

4 Seasons

Cool Cars, Good People, Great Car Stories!

Car Stories is the series that takes us on a rolling tour of some of the most beautiful and rare classic cars ever made, as seen through the loving eyes of their doting owners.

From powerful muscle cars like the 429 Boss Mustang, to slow but steady practical models like the Citroen 2-CV, each of these cars has a wonderful story to show us.

And what is a car without its owner? Our car people know their stuff, and each of them have personal and specific reasons for choosing to make their vintage cars a member of the family.

Tales of love and loss, youth and excitement, and attention to detail are all part of the entertaining series Car Stories.

Car Stories
  • Top Down

    Episode 327

    These smart little Brits are always a breeze
    Paul Mullins’ Sunbeam Alpine was made famous in a Bond movie; and Tom Wright’s Bugeye Sprite is the ultimate strip-down Brit sports car.

  • Hot Comfort

    Episode 328

    American muscle that arrives in style
    Brian Collard’s Chevy Corvette is frighteningly powerful; and Harry Unruh’s Cougar Eliminator is a cut above your average Mustang.

  • Luxury Rides

    Episode 329

    Cars that come with a posh statement
    Ernie Willms’ 1979 Lincoln has almost never been driven; and Bill Sanford’s MG Magnette was a sporty car for someone who didn’t want a ragtop.

  • Dirty Thirties

    Episode 330

    Cars that ignored the Great Depression
    Mark Tomlinson’s Chrysler Royal is influenced by futuristic airflow design; and Jim Zinkham’s Packard is all about luxury.

  • Disco Daze

    Episode 331

    There’s no mistaking the era of these rides
    John Fournier’s 1984 Chevy S10 is a disco trip; and Pat Kaniuga’s rare convertible Trans Am has more plush than power.

  • Sunset Models

    Episode 332

    Great cars that came from troubled brands
    Steve Biswanger’s Studebaker Hawk was a great car from a troubled company; and Ross Wylie’s Rebel SST should never have been tagged as a Rambler.

  • Outliers

    Episode 333

    Fast cars that excelled in export markets
    Clarence Oosterlee’s Super Bee has some special Mexican touches; and Rudy Steiner’s Toyota MR-2 is a zippy mid-engine wedge.

  • Backcountry Rides

    Episode 334

    Two vehicles for the great outdoors
    Brenda Robitaille’s Chevy Campervan goes anywhere she wants; and Al Mikl’s Jeep CJ spends most of its time in the backcountry.

  • Shining Cars

    Episode 335

    Cars that sparkle at the show and shine
    Gord Lucas’s Buick Special marked a high-point in Buick’s 1950s production; and Roy Smith’s Pontiac Pathfinder was the last of the chrome-rich Silver Streaks.

  • Two Fine Fairlanes

    Episode 336

    Cool cars from the famous Ford line
    Steve Tsang’s powerful Fairlane station wagon is a rare survivor; and Bill Smeltzer had to go to great lengths to restore his Fairlane Sunliner.

  • Little Sports

    Episode 337

    Nimble cars that overtook American muscle
    Sterling Rempel’s curvy Opel GT was built on a boring Kadett platform; and Ken Hugo’s little Toyota Celica struggled for respect in the North American muscle-car market.

  • Family Imports

    Episode 338

    World cars that appealed to North American families
    Steve Raunest’s Volvo 1800 was a handsome car from a deadly dull car maker; and Jim Karst’s Datsun 510 was the breakthrough model for Japanese exports into North America.

  • Character Cars

    Episode 339

    These owners are defined by the cars they love
    Ian Herring’s Plymouth Road Runner has a powerful hemi under the hood; and Dan Walker’s Buick Limited was as big as any car Buick ever made.