One of the most often closed muscle cars is the Chevelle SS 396. The seller makes the case that this is a real deal 1969 SS 396, but it’s missing the original L78 engine which was replaced by a… more»
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Orphan Car Project: 1937 Graham Sedan
One of the side effects of the Great Depression was its forced consolidation of the automobile industry. While there were dozens of reputable makers before the Black Thursday stock market crash in 1929, very few companies survived the financial… more»
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One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Few honors are more coveted by American car manufacturers than to have one of their models selected as the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. The roll call of the chosen is long, with the Chevrolet Camaro picked… more»
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30K Mile Farm Find: 1981 Dodge Aries K Wagon
Sometimes the most historic vehicles are among the least collectible in the marketplace. This is generally the case for Chrysler’s K-platform cars. When Chrysler bet all the marbles on this front-wheel-drive platform, the company’s failure in the marketplace would… more»
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Parked for 43 Year: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I struggle to imagine owning a desirable classic like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 and leaving it moldering in a barn for decades. That has been the fate of this car, and time has not been kind to this… more»
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No Top Drop-Top: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors entered the “pony car” market in 1967 to compete against the highly successful Ford Mustang. And they came at it with two offerings, the Chevy Camaro, and the Pontiac Firebird. The two cars were based on the… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1969 Dodge Charger
Dodge’s sporty mid-size entry, the Charger, was something of a slow starter. Production numbers for the 1966-67 launch were modest, but with the redesign of 1968, they exploded. The 1968 model year would top 92,000 copies, a figure that… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
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Classic Project: 1953 MG TD
When I think of the quintessential British sports car, the MG T-Series is often the first car that comes to mind. Their styling is iconic, the mechanics are robust, and the driving experience is uniquely British. With a little… more»
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Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»
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Tent Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Back in 1970, this Chevelle SS 396 must have been an impressive sight when new. Wearing Tuxedo Black paint (we think) with a matching interior and a 4-speed, this would have been a helluva car. But sometime in the… more»
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Dive Right In: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Do you start on the mechanicals, or do the body first? That question has been answered in this patina-style 1967 Camaro RS, available here on ebay. The mechanicals are largely refurbished, and it’s up to you to decide how… more»
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Wrecked Drop-Top: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1969 model year was another banner one for Chevrolet and its Chevelle mid-size offering. More than a half-million of them were built in a variety of body styles. But only 8,443 convertibles came with Malibu badging and a… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1983 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 has perpetually been the “affordable” Porsche. This means it’s the one that always gets kicked to the curb when garage space is tight or the budget is slashed. However, this does not make it an undesirable… more»
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Treasure-Trove Of Lotus Europas And Parts
People are sure funny. Here’s a collection, here on eBay in Hendersonville, North Carolina (home of Johnny Cash!), of a huge collection of Lotus Europas and parts. You’d think that at least one of them would be running, wouldn’t… more»
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17-Year Yard Find: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood
The 1969 model year would be a milestone as Cadillac built its 4-millionth automobile. It had only just crossed the 3-million mark four years earlier. The Fleetwood was the top-of-the-line model which was also the basis for limousine production…. more»
