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Worth Fixing? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

When you’ve got rust on the tops of your fenders, you know you’re in a bit of trouble. But that hasn’t deterred six people from putting in a bid on this 1969 Mustang Fastback, available here on ebay and… more»

Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth

  Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»

No Reserve Project: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Three days from now, you could be the owner of a 1987 Chevy Camaro Z28, currently up for bid here on ebay and going for under $2,000. In fact, it’s at $1600, with thirty bids having been registered. Why… more»

Factory Cafe Racer: 1963 Honda CB92 Benly

Many of you will chuckle if I were to say that Honda’s CB92 was their “sport/racing” bike since it’s a mere 125-cc in size. As almost always, most folks think you have to have the absolute biggest, most powerful… more»

Apple Orchard Truck: 1952 Ford F2

There is something uniquely American about vintage pickup trucks.  They evoke images of small-town America, family farms, and the virtues of the American spirit.  While a great majority of these trucks were worked until they could serve no more,… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

Though Ford hasn’t used the name in this country for over five decades, the Fairlane spent several years as a mainstay for the brand, starting as the flagship model for the full-size lineup in 1955.  Later, it served as… more»

White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special, originally powered by a 383 V-8, that has sat around since 1991 as two owners failed to follow through on their plans to get it back on the road. The White… more»

Sport Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

A list of Chevrolet’s sales disappointments of the 1950s would have to include the Nomad. It was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” based on the Chevy Bel Air and derived from a 1954 Corvette concept car. Fewer than 23,000 were… more»

Super Car Survivor: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10

The Dodge Viper RT/10 will always be cool, but the desirability factor spikes a bit when you find one with color-matched wheels and a blue steering wheel from the factory. The original Viper with its tri-blade gray wheels and… more»

Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»

Solid Blank Canvas: 1968 Ford Mustang GT

Some enthusiasts never realize their ambition to create the car of their dreams because they find the idea of molesting a desirable classic unpalatable. They also fear the flack they might receive from purists and will spend their days… more»

Reserve Met: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

It can be frustrating to submit a bid on a classic at auction, only to be left hanging as you wait to learn whether the reserve is met. There are no such problems with this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am… more»

Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2

It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE

The Pontiac Fiero has always been on the automotive landscape as a cheap entry point into project car ownership. The earliest examples aren’t particularly sought-after but Pontiac began to get the recipe right as the years wore on. This… more»

37K and No Reserve: 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350

If you’re like me, you and your fellow car enthusiasts likely spend a fair amount of time lamenting how modern cars are a pain to fix and far more complicated than the models that came before it. I am… more»

Rare 383/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

Given the enormous lists of factory options offered by manufacturers, it is possible to make bold rarity claims about almost any classic. Sometimes, they are irrelevant because the combination doesn’t genuinely impact that car’s potential value. However, this 1970… more»

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