Cosworth Powered! 1974 Chevrolet Spirit Of America Vega

When Chevrolet began manufacturing its Vega in 1970, things were about to really change in the auto industry, and with consumers beginning to shift their focus to economical cars it couldn’t have come along at a better time.  In… more»

Numbers-Matching! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Of the more than 275,000 Chevrolet Camaros that rolled off the assembly line for the 1968 model year, the Z28 only accounted for 7,199 of them, so this is a pretty rare ’68 example.  It’s unknown exactly how many… more»

303 Olds Rocket Powered! 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe

With all of the over-restored, well into the six-figure Hot Rod cars out there in such pristine condition that their owners are afraid to drive them, it’s sort of refreshing to run across a creation that the seller says… more»

Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390.  Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»

Rare Drop Top! 1977 Datsun 280Z Cabriolet

I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but the early Datsun “Z” cars were all over the place in the 70s and 80s where I grew up.  Nowadays, I can’t remember the last time I saw one… more»

Rolling Project: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

Like it or not, we’re in the Moparland days where high auction reserves and outrageous buy-it-now prices are the norms, even for lower condition basic models with less desirable drivetrains.  So it’s like a breath of fresh air that… more»

5.0/5-Speed! 1983 Ford Mustang GLX Convertible

The Fox-body Mustangs have seemed to be generating quite a bit of interest lately in the car community.  Ford kept these third-generation ponies in production for quite a long time, beginning with the 1979 model and running all the… more»

Real Barn Find: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

When it comes to automobiles that were truly ahead of their time, the Oldsmobile Toronado shines brightly in both the engineering and styling departments.  When the car was introduced in 1966, it was the first United States-built car to… more»

D-Code 312 V8/3-Speed! 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The Thunderbird was a monumental success for Ford Motor Company, introduced in 1955 and lasting for ten generations before it took a break after the 1997 model year.  The first-generation cars were two-seaters and manufactured from 1955 through 1957,… more»

South American Rarity: 1976 Ford Dentside Carryall

UPDATE 04/04/2022: It’s funny how some vehicles are instantly recognizable when they land on our desks, and that is the case with this 1976 Ford B-100 Carryall. It first appeared on our pages back in November of 2021, and… more»

455 Equipped! 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30

When it comes to the Hurst/Olds, the 1975 model may not be the first one to come up in a conversation at your local car show.  Sure, their predecessors may have had more muscle and overall excitement, but if… more»

1956 Chevrolet Corvette + Optional Eska Pedal Car!

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its first generation in 1956, but in that model year the car received a new body style with the door handles outside and new cove-type styling down the sides.  A power top was… more»

352 Equipped Hide-Away Hardtop! 1958 Ford Skyliner

The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is not a car I’ve come across very often in my travels, in fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one in person!  The car had a short run, with production beginning in 1957… more»

LS3-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed

1966 marked the first year that the 427 cubic-inch V8 was available in the Chevrolet Corvette, which could be had as an L30 version rated at 390 horsepower, or a buyer could opt for the L72 which offered 425… more»

1 of 212: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD 455 4-Speed

1974.  One car.  That’s how Barrett-Jackson’s Steve Statham explained how the doomed muscle car era lasted as long as it did.  “The muscle car era stretched as late as 1974 because of one car,” said Statham, and the car… more»

Split Window 4-Speed! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 was a great year for the Chevrolet Corvette, as it marked the first model of the second generation plus also introduced the name “Sting Ray” that came to be associated with the vehicle.  It’s also the first year… more»

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