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No Reserve Garage Find: 1929 Ford Model A Pickup

While it isn’t perfect, this 1929 Ford Model A Pickup presents well enough that its next owner could drive it essentially untouched to enjoy the classic motoring experience. The seller recently unearthed it in a private collection, and it… more»

10 Years on Stands: 1996 Isuzu Trooper

It may seem strange, but trucks like the Isuzu Trooper are becoming mildly collectible. Some of you may recall, I had a 1986 Isuzu Trooper project that was profiled on these pages a few times, but I ended up… more»

Dusty 50-Year Barn Find! 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe

One of the most satisfying tasks that an owner can undertake when they uncover a classic barn find is to slosh away years of accumulated dust to reveal the treasure hiding beneath. For the next owner of this 1941… more»

One Year Wonder: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler

The American was the last American Motors automobile to be marketed as a Rambler. The 1969 model year would be it’s last in the line-up and AMC decided to cook up a small muscle car as part of the… more»

1 of 722: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

In 1973, things were about to change for the Ford Mustang. After starting the “pony car” revolution in 1965, the first generation was about to call it a wrap. The car had gotten bigger (and bloated) over its first… more»

1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»

Field Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z Project

Nissan Motors started expanding worldwide in the late 1950s and presented its first cars in the U.S. at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 1958. Two years later they opened a subsidiary in the States and their development in… more»

Garaged 35 Years: 1974 Ford Pinto

On the heels of the successful launch of the Maverick, Ford introduced an even smaller car in 1971, the Pinto. It was designed to compete against the sub-compact imports from Germany and Japan. Over 10 model years, the Pinto,… more»

No Reserve 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger

When Ford released the First Generation Bronco, it intended to sell 50,000 vehicles per year. The reality is that they never came close to the mark, and only once during its twelve model years did it exceed 50% of… more»

401 Nailhead Barn Find: 1962 Buick LeSabre

This 1962 Buick LeSabre two-door hardtop is an estate car that had been sitting in the barn above in Florida since 1979. That’s a long time to be hidden away and it has created some work for the next… more»

Flying Fishbowl: 1977 AMC Pacer

American Motors was always trying to play catch-up to the Detroit “Big 3”. So, when it came time to come up with a new compact to do battle in a fiercely competitive market, they rolled the dice in the… more»

40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»

Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville

Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»

Travel Top: 1961 International Harvester Scout 80

International Harvester produced the Scout from 1960 to 1980 and over 500,000 units were manufactured over its production run. This example is a 1st generation 1961 International Harvester Scout 80 Travel Top which is the pickup style that included… more»

Trailer Find: 1955 Cadillac Series 62

The Series 62 line of automobiles was Cadillac’s mainstay between 1940-64, renamed Calais after that. This 1955 hardtop coupe is a project that’s fresh out of an enclosed trailer, but we’re told the motor does spin which offers some… more»

2nd Generation Project: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Second-generation Chevy Camaro’s would debut mid-way through the 1970 model year. They were delayed due to issues with some of Fisher Body’s dies, not because of labor problems that would occur a year later. This 1970 Camaro looks to… more»

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