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Wrecked 30 Years Ago: 1979 Renault 17 Gordini

The calendar year 1979 might be an eventful one in Renault’s history books. That’s the last year they built the 17 Gordini, a sports coupe, and the year they began buying up interest in American Motors. We mention this… more»

Shipping Damage: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 454 V8

The ’72 Corvettes were almost unchanged from the ‘71s, yet Chevrolet saw a sales increase of 24%. Perhaps buyers were concerned that future Corvettes would be further detuned given the status of increasing emissions controls. This ’72 ‘Vette has… more»

Garage Find: 1984 Porsche 944

There was once a time when Porsche contemplated the unthinkable. It began developing a range of front-engined models, planning to retire its iconic rear-engined 911 model. Buyer reception for the new offerings was generally positive, but the backlash that… more»

Rare Split Window! 1952 Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) was one of the most tenured names in automobile history, with more than 21 million copies assembled from 1939 to 2003. For the first dozen or so years, the Beetle used a split… more»

3,632 Actual Miles! 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE

Pontiac introduced a new mid-engine sports car in 1984 dubbed the Fiero. It was the first car of its type to be mass-produced in North America and Pontiac’s first 2-seater in nearly six decades. The car ran into some… more»

Crusty Proposition: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Cars of the early 1970s like the Chevy Nova SS, Dodge Demon 340, and the Ford Mach 1 were intended to be alternatives to bigger, more expensive muscle cars. Such as the Chevelle SS 396, Dodge Hemi Charger, and… more»

Build it Your Way: 1967 Pontiac GTO Roller

Many enthusiasts will agree that phrases like “blank canvas” are among the most overused in the classic world. However, there are times when they are simply the most appropriate to describe a particular vehicle. That is the case with… more»

Big-Block Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This car may be another example of the debate we see fairly often – is this 1970 Chevelle Super Sport a real deal car or a clone? Because SS 396/454 was an option after 1968, it usually takes documentation… more»

390/4-Speed: 1963 Mercury Marauder Barn Find With 28k Original Miles!

Enthusiasts often wonder whether the supply of amazing Barn Finds will ever dry up. If this 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Marauder is any indication, the answer to that question is a resounding “no.” This fantastic classic has occupied this… more»

1 of 600: 1975 Hurst/Olds Project 455 V8

The Hurst/Olds was the result of a partnership between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. This relationship spawned more than 16,500 low-production performance cars across nine model years. The first of the hot machines was introduced in 1968 and the end… more»

400 V8 and No Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro was Chevrolet’s response to the hugely successful Ford Mustang. The genre would become known as “pony cars” and GM got into the game in 1967 with the Camaro and its cousin, the Pontiac Firebird. This ’67 Camaro… more»

Rare Slant-Six! 1969 Dodge Charger

After a slow start in 1966-67, the new Coronet-based Dodge Charger took off in terms of sales in 1968. By 1969, production exceeded 92,000 copies. The rarest of the ’69 Chargers were those that came with the 426 Hemi… more»

British Barn Find: 1973 Triumph TR6

Does the allure of the barn ever become more of a turn-off when the seller doesn’t tell us much about the car’s history or condition? I go back and forth on this, as I certainly find cars in their… more»

Rare Project Pair: Barn Find Jaguar XJ6Cs

We all have that dream of cracking open a barn door and finding a vintage car or truck inside; the fantasy is even better when the vehicle in question is actually of some value to you personally or to… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This is the car that sounded the death knell for the First Generation Mustang GT. Well, not this car specifically, but the Mustang derivative wearing these badges. It is a 1969 Mach 1, and its overwhelming success robbed the… more»

One Family Sedan: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice started out in 1965 as a mid-year upscale option on the Impala. This was no doubt in response to the success that Ford was having with its new Galaxie 500 derivative, the LTD. For 1966, the… more»

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