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Any Hope? Mud-caked 1968 Chevrolet Caprice

It might be located in Paradise, PA, but the new owner of this 1968 Chevy Caprice may not feel like heaven is his home when he gets this car to his own garage, if restoration is his goal. Yet… more»

Sebring Plus Project: 1972 Plymouth Satellite

The muscle car landscape at Chrysler was a little confusing in the early 1970s. In 1972, went you went to the Plymouth dealer, you had three choices among the mid-size B-body cars: the Road Runner (still something of a… more»

No Time to Finish: 1966 Willys Jeep CJ5

This 1966 Willys Jeep CJ5 looks like a fun summer cruiser that the seller admits he will not have time to finish. The truck has been in storage in New Hampshire but the seller notes he recently rebuilt the… more»

British Barn Find: 1949 Bentley Mark VI

When it comes to early post-war luxury cars, it’s sometimes hard to understand where the values fall for a model that otherwise looks like it should be worth six figures. If you’re the type of person who wants the… more»

Suburban Carryall: 1950 Chevrolet 3100

The Suburban nameplate originated in 1935 and survives today as the longest continuously used automobile nameplate in production. The third generation appeared in 1947, part of the first post-war vehicles offered and based on the Advance Design series of… more»

Classic Mopar: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda!

When you think of the classic muscle car wars of yesteryear, the Plymouth Barracuda was quietly right up there with the best of the best. Originally supposed to be named “Panda,” the Barracuda was manufactured between the years 1964-1974… more»

Under Wraps 28 Years: 1977 Triumph TR7

When introduced in 1975, the TR7 was advertised as “the shape of things to come.” That boast was a nod to the car’s wedge-shaped appearance, a departure from the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional… more»

First Year 340 V8! 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

The second generation of the Plymouth Road Runner arrived for 1971, complete with styling that was more rounded, taking on a “fuselage” shape. The windshield was now steeply raked, with a hidden cowl and deeply inset grille and headlights…. more»

26k Barn Find! 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup

Mechanically refurbished and running “excellent… per 1952 standards,” this 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup in Durango, Colorado served one family for nearly 70 years! The sturdy Willys sat in a field much of that time, but accumulated minimal rust. With… more»

Desert Find: 1936 Dodge Pickup Truck

If only this pickup truck could talk, can you imagine the interesting stories it might tell? There are 86 years of history wrapped up in the sheet metal before us, and yet we know little about the truck because… more»

8-Passenger Sedan: 1951 DeSoto Custom

In 1951, DeSoto offered two “stretch” versions of their sedans that added 14 inches of wheelbase to the middle. There was the 9-passenger Suburban with a third bench seat, plus the 8-passenger sedan with jump seats for two in… more»

Recent Barn Find: 1967 Jaguar Mark II 340

1967 was the end of the line for the Jaguar Mark II, which began production in Coventry, England for the 1959 model year.  The mid-size offering Jaguar was rebadged as the 340 for its final year, for the cars… more»

Forest Find: 1967 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850

The Saab Sport was a Swedish automobile that from 1962 used the same body shell as the Saab 96, with adjustments in trim and performance. Beginning in 1966, all market variants were named Monte Carlo 850 as a nod… more»

1 of 100: 1953 Packard Henney Limousine

In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»

Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

The Isetta was an Italian-designed microcar built under license in several countries, including by BMW in Germany. Its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows earned it the nickname “bubble car.” It would become the first mass-produced automobile to achieve 78… more»

Former 409 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Super Sport version of the Chevy Impala became so popular that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Though most any engine could be ordered in an SS – including an inline-six – the rarest was probably… more»

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