Sitting Since 1982: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

I can’t be completely sure, but there can’t be a much more heartbreaking experience than to see your pride and joy disappear in a ball of smoke and flames before your eyes. That’s what happened to the owner of… more»

Crying Fowl: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II

When you read the advertisement for this 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II, it is easy to get the impression that this is the actual car from the Foster’s Farm TV commercials. However, a check of the original commercials shows that… more»

Matching Numbers 396: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Barns and garages aren’t the only places where interesting cars can pop out of the woodwork. The owner says that better than a rat-infested barn is a hangar at an airport, which is where this Camaro was found. The… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

This 1966 Corvette Sting Ray has been listed by a selling agent on behalf of the car’s elderly owner. The car has been off the road and in climate-controlled storage for more than 10 years. The owner and his… more»

Family Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan

While the photos aren’t the greatest in the world, the owner’s description of this 1964 Country Sedan paints a picture of an honest survivor that could either be restored or it could be used as it is. It is… more»

Perfect First Project? 1958 Fiat 600 Transformable

Imagine walking into your local post office and being able to buy parts for your Ford, GM, or Chrysler product. Well, that was precisely the scenario pursued by Fiat with their own interpretation of the “people’s car.” The 600… more»

Calm and Cool: 1959 GMC 100 Long Bed

The owner of this GMC Pickup says in the ad that the logos on the doors and hood need to go, but I’m not so sure about that. Personally, unless I was undertaking a complete restoration, I think that… more»

10k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

The original owner of this 1968 Corvette purchased it new, drove it for six months, and then sold it to his neighbor. This second owner then drove it fairly sparingly until 1973, when he put it up on stands… more»

Worth Restoring? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS

It’s hard to look at a classic car when it has deteriorated to the level of this Camaro and not feel at least a touch of sadness. This 1968 Camaro RS has been left to fend for itself, and… more»

Solid Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W30 442

I’m always a bit hesitant to look at an older car and declare it to be rust-free, but the 1979 Oldsmobile 442 shows a lot of promise in that regard. The owner provides a huge catalog of very clear,… more»

Fender Skirts: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle

I once owned an early Volkswagen Beetle, and through a combination of youthful exuberance, inexperience, and total ignorance, I manage to break it… twice. If I were to buy one today, I doubt that I’d have the same problems… more»

Farm Find: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1

The owner of this Buick GS 455 refers to it as a numbers-matching car with, in his own words, a “crap paint job.” That does seem like a pretty fair assessment, but it still makes this a very desirable… more»

Restored And Ready: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S

Some people will look at a project car and be virtually salivating at the prospect of breaking out the grinder, the welder, spanners, hammers, and all manner of workshop equipment. Others choose, for various reasons, to go down the… more»

Solid Project: 1955 Ford Fairlane

The owner of this 1955 Fairlane describes it as a clean barn find, and outward appearances look quite encouraging. There are some small areas of rust, but the car is otherwise solid and largely complete. If you fancy restoring… more»

Solid Muscle: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

When is a Road Runner not a Road Runner? When it doesn’t run, I guess. This Road Runner doesn’t run, but its original numbers-matching engine is still in place, and the car looks like a nice, solid one just… more»

Bargain Brit: 1972 Triumph TR6

Of all of the TR series sports cars produced by Triumph, my absolute favorite is the TR6. There is something about the squarer styling and those aggressively deep standard wheels that really appeals to me. This one is going… more»

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