Classic Ads: 1971 Buick Skylark Custom

In 1971, Buick advertised their cars as "Something to believe in". Apparently believing in your Buick will make you a surfer and more popular with the ladies. Or at least you can trust that it won't rust underneath from being parked on wet sand 30 feet from the ocean.
The '71 Skylark Custom was marketed as a luxurious midsize car at a relatively low price point. Being based on the low-priced Chevelle probably helped keep costs down. The Buicks were available in a variety of trims and powertrain combinations, and offered features not available on other cars in its class. What do you think? Does Buick give better reasons to buy a new car than anybody else?

This ad appeared in the Feb 5, 1971 issue of Life magazine.

Dealership Photo Shoot: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Replica

Pictures taken at the former Kassabian Motors in Dublin, CA. Now known as MyHotCars, Inc. and located in Livermore, CA.

Random Street Spot: 2008 Hazen XP-HUMM-E

Here is an oddball EV built by Eugene, Oregon resident David Hazen, spotted in the wild on the streets of downtown Eugene. With a handmade wooden body, Kawasaki rear suspension, VW front suspension and a Saab 900 windshield, it is certainly an odd marriage of bits, and its open T-topped design is not too practical for Oregon's damp climate, but it is definitely remarkable. EVs are the future, and this is THE most unique EV I have ever seen.

Here is a video of the builder showing off his creation.

Parking Lot Photo Shoot: 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline DeLuxe Fastback