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Tri-Power V8 Project: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88

This 1957 Olds Super 88 is a rusty project car that has one feature that may make an expensive restoration viable. It has the rare triple carburetor set-up (called the J-2) that was installed at the factory in only… more»

Dusty Deal: 1960 Mercedes-Benz SL

I love classic Mercedes. They ooze class and just look great. It helps they were well made too and many have survived hundreds of thousands of miles. Of late, this is not so much the case, but to be… more»

Hurricane Victim: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Mother Nature can provide us with unspeakable beauty, but she can also exact a high toll when she feels so inclined. Sadly, she set this 1965 Mustang Convertible in her sights, drowning it in a hurricane. It sat in… more»

SOHC Drop-Top Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac joined the newly found “pony car” market in 1967 with the Firebird. As another GM product, there were some similarities to the also-new Chevy Camaro except under the hood. While the Camaro had an “ordinary” inline six-cylinder engine… more»

390-Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The seller purchased this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 twelve years ago with grand plans for restoration. Various circumstances mean it stalled before it could start, and they’ve taken the wise decision that it should go to a new home… more»

Rebuilt 289 V8 Driver? 1968 Ford Mustang

Ford gave its new sales phenom, the Mustang, its first facelift in 1967. The car continued to sell well, but in smaller numbers, as competitors had entered the game. For 1968, the cars were largely a rerun except for… more»

Crew Cab Project: 1968 Dodge “D” Series

Dodge redesigned their trucks in 1961 and came up with a platform that would see several revisions through 1993. The 4-door crew cab like the seller’s pickup joined the lineup in 1962 and would prove popular for job-site transportation…. more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 1965 Ford Mustang arrived early and was sometimes called a 1964½. The 1970 Chevy Camaro arrived late and was sometimes called a 1970½. But both were titled as 1965 and 1970 models, respectively. This 1970 Camara Z28 was… more»

Same Owner 40 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Though the 1960 Chevy Corvette was virtually identical to its predecessor, production would break 10,000 units for the first time. The car still relied on a 283 cubic inch V8 in both carbureted and fuel-injected configurations. This nice example… more»

Unfinished Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28

Sometimes an enthusiast will unintentionally find themselves the owner of a classic. That is the story with this 1973 Camaro LT Z28. The seller located it two years ago while searching for a ’58 Impala project. The Camaro had… more»

All Original Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

There is a fear quietly lurking within the classic community that the supply of genuine barn find projects will eventually trickle to a halt. However, vehicles like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air prove that there are still some hidden… more»

Stored For 30 Years: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Some cars achieve cult or classic status from the moment the first one rolls off the line. For others, it can take years or decades to accomplish that feat. The 1981 DMC DeLorean falls into the second category. A… more»

One-Hit-Wonder! 1977 Pontiac Can Am

The Pontiac Can Am was a one-year wonder, a cross between the LeMans and Grand Am. It was built in 1977, the last year of the Colonnade-styled GM intermediates. Production numbers were low, said not to have exceeded 1,377… more»

Colorado Barn Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s nothing quite like discovering a classic car hidden in a barn and covered in years of accumulated dust. That description applies to this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, but the time has come for it to emerge from hiding and… more»

Body by Cantrell: 1950 Dodge Woodie

Station wagons with wooden bodies were quite the thing in the 1930s and 1940s. They often served to transport the affluent population to ski lodges and the like. But, by the 1950s, demand was down and the cost of… more»