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63K Possible Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Say what you will about later C3 Corvettes, they certainly attract attention.  That goes doubly so if the Corvette in question is decked out in bright yellow paint and polished chrome wheels.  Take for example this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette… more»

Another Possible Prewar Bargain: 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Coupe

Over the past few weeks more than a few prewar cars have appeared on Barn Finds with either low prices or bidding on them never reaches what we all assume were market prices.  Is this a sign of a… more»

Uncertain Provenance: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350

You like the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, all 243K of them but you feel that there are too many everywhere and you want something different? Try the similar, but different, Pontiac Firebird from that same year. Today’s find, a ’69… more»

Three Owner Survivor: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Heavy. Sluggish. Ungainly bumpers. Expensive to fix. No manual transmission. Just a few years ago, these were the complaints lined up against the last of Mercedes’ R107 cars made from 1986 through 1989. The 560SL was derided as the… more»

66K Miles and 8-Track Equipped: 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille

Every time you think all of the pristine seventies luxury barges have been discovered, our favorite car spotter T.J. comes up with another one.  This time he has, like the automotive archaeologist that he is, dug up a great… more»

Untouched And Stock: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Pity the mid-’70s C3 Chevrolet Corvette, such as this 1976 example. They got the soft plastic bumper treatment, front and back, a less than desirable feature to ‘Vette aficionados and a value departure from the ’68-’72 steel bumpered variant…. more»

Runs and Drives! 1948 Studebaker M5 Truck

Studebaker’s M-series trucks were the company’s follow-on to the swanky Coupe Express. Launched in late 1940, the M-series aggregated the upscale features of the Coupe Express and the pick-up’s serviceability – showing budding consideration for the comfort of driver… more»

Guards Red and 44K Miles: 1990 Porsche 944 S2

During the eighties and nineties, the car magazines were filled with road tests of the latest Porsches from Stuttgart.  We were treated to full articles and comparison tests almost every month.  Want to see what the fuss was about… more»

Needs An Engine: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project

My father was a dedicated GM guy, depending on the year and the need, it was either a Chevy or an Oldsmobile. When ’59 rolled around and it was time for a new business car, the batwing BelAir was… more»

Air Force And Fire Dept. Wagon: 1964 Dodge 880

A lot of collectors and other vintage vehicle enthusiasts love ex-public service vehicles. The variety is endless, such as vintage law enforcement vehicles and other emergency vehicles, such as this 1964 Dodge 880 station wagon, a former Nevada Fire… more»

GT Package: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon

Throughout automotive history, there have been numerous cars that got an initial bad rap that didn’t entirely deserve it, with the Corvair and Edsel being a couple that immediately come to mind.  But one that seemed to earn its… more»

Mini-SUV: 1988 Suzuki Samurai

The Samurai was the first non-motorcycle sold by Suzuki in the U.S. It began in Japan as the Jimny in the early 1970s and continues there in some form today. Considered a small SUV by U.S. standards, these little… more»

Both In Great Shape! 1974 and ’78 MGBs

It’s BOGO time! Buy one 1974 “chrome bumper” MGB and get a rubber bumpered ’78 edition – wow, such a deal! The seller tells us that this pair are “both in great shape” but I’m initially having a tough… more»

Running Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

After just 2 years in production, the Dodge Charger lost its Marlin-style appearance and got a redesign for the second generation, with the 1968-70 cars eventually becoming iconic and still some of the more sought-after cars from this great… more»

Update: Rust-Free Southwest 1979 Ford Bronco

UPDATE – This “rust-free” 1979 Ford Bronco is for sale again with a lower asking price. It can be found here on eBay in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the seller has lowered the buy-it-now price to $16,500! How much… more»

Almost Driver Quality: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

As the 1960s wore on, the competition between Chevrolet and Ford continued to grow. The Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were comparable cars in size, comfort, and performance. Ford advertised that its LTD (a gussied-up 500) was quieter… more»

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