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Storage Unit Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

The third generation of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, arrived on the scene in 1968. Fashioned after the Mako Shark concept car, the Corvette looked nothing like it had before, and the C3 ‘Vettes were so popular that… more»

Big Brother Is Watching! Sangamo Tachograph

Back before we had all the digital instruments we have today, trucking companies kept track of driver activities via tachographs. These were mechanical devices that could track vehicle speed, total miles, hours, and more using analog gauges in a… more»

Period Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Well, it’s not exactly a “Little Deuce Coupe,” but this 1932 Ford Five-Window coupe is pretty close.  Claimed to have been parked in ’62, this dusty coupe appears to be all there, and it possesses some notable old-skool engine… more»

351 V8 Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia

When the Ford Granada was conceived, it was to be the successor to the aging Maverick. However, the car was more upscale than its intended predecessor, so Ford kept both cars for three years (1975-77) before the Maverick disappeared…. more»

Stored 50 Years: 1955 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan

Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth all had redesigned/restyled products in 1955, putting three of the market leaders on an equal footing to compete. Ford introduced the Fairlane nameplate as its top-of-the-line car that year, including the 4-door Town Sedan pictured… more»

Full Classic for $27K: 1937 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan

As we continue to see prices for prewar automobiles plummet, insult is added to injury when yet another rare car emerges after decades in hiding.  Cars that once would have had enthusiasts fighting for a chance at now garner… more»

Buried in Blue: 1965 Ford Mustang

Open the doors to this barn in Bushnell, Illinois, and what will you find? A 1965 Ford Mustang with a six-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It was a common sight back in the day, as hundreds of… more»

Pine Needles Included! 1965 Rambler Classic 770

Between 1961 and 1966, the Classic was the “bread and butter car” of American Motors, sandwiched between the compact American and luxury Ambassador. The cars received a major facelift in 1965, making them more similar in size to cars… more»

Field Find: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Roadster

This Sunbeam Alpine Series II is defying its original intent, growing into the ground rather than sailing over the roads. Those tires couldn’t be much flatter. If you’re in the mood to rescue a British roadster, find this Alpine… more»

Worth Saving? Trio of Early Mercury Cougars

In the 1967 model year, competition came to the hot “pony car” market that Ford had owned nearly 100% for the prior two years. The new faces on the scene were the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar…. more»

1 Owner White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger was one of the hottest cars of 1968-70. Sales may or may not have been helped by the “White Hat Special” package which was released in the Spring of 1969. It offered a combination of popular… more»

Unfinished Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Chevrolet redesigned its popular Camaro pony car in 1970, but production delays resulted in the car not arriving in showrooms until February (instead of the prior Fall). The Z28 was still in the mix with an LT1 350 cubic… more»

Solid Centenarian: No Reserve 1926 Ford Model T

Reading the seller’s listing for this 1926 Ford Model T, I realized that I share their sentiment: We both hope that if we reach a century, we both look this good. It is a rock-solid project candidate that has… more»

Roadside Find: 1968 Pontiac Beaumont

The Beaumont was a Canadian version of the Chevrolet Chevelle, marketed as a Pontiac from 1964 to 1969. It was produced by GM of Canada and was the same car as the Chevelle except for the grille and taillights…. more»

Convertible Convert: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Like the rest of General Motors’ mid-size cars, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was downsized in 1978 for better fuel economy. But a convertible had not been in the Cutlass family since 1972. This 1978 edition looks like a DIY… more»

NASCAR Wannabe: Cheap 1980 Dodge Mirada

You might consider the 1980-83 Dodge Mirada as a downsized Charger or Cordoba. Dodge had hoped the car’s aerodynamic look would pay off in NASCAR, but it actually had more drag and didn’t make much of an impact, even… more»