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454 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute

This 1967 Chevelle Malibu is on its way to becoming a Super Sport clone or tribute car. But with one major departure. Rather than sourcing a 396 cubic inch V8, the seller opted to fast forward a few years… more»

Taking Aim at Rolls-Royce! 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II

The Mark II was an uber-luxury coupé sold by the Continental Division of Ford in 1956-57. It was the flagship FOMOCO automobile, marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Supposedly, Ford lost money on every one of them sold because… more»

Cheap Drop-Top: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

Beginning in 1966, the Comet would lose some of its compact car heritage. It would become a mid-size automobile using the same chassis as the Ford Fairlane – which had a Falcon chassis stretched to accommodate a longer wheelbase…. more»

Ultimate Mustang? 103 Mile 2000 Ford Cobra R

Until the Ford Mustang Cobra R came along in 2000, the Shelby GT350R was perhaps the superstar of all Mustangs. A limited production car with a high price tag, the 2000 Cobra R produced 385 hp from the factory… more»

34K-Mile Barn Find: 1950 DeSoto Suburban

This 1950 DeSoto Suburban Custom eight-passenger sedan has been hidden away in a barn for longer than I’ve been alive, which is saying something because I’m old. This one has been hiding away for six decades which is pretty… more»

Working Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

The 1950s was an era for experimentation by U.S. car manufacturers. A good example would be Ford’s retractable hardtop from 1957-59. It had a complex operation but was dependable despite what pundits may say today. But they didn’t sell… more»

Flagship Barn Find: 1967 Jaguar 420G

The discovery of a long-dormant classic car likely stirs immediate emotions of both joy and excitement. It’s hard not to be affected by such a find, as it could represent a unique opportunity to bring home a car that’s… more»

Well-Preserved 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

If you found a desirable classic that had been hidden away in a North Dakota barn for thirty-five years, would you restore it, or would you do your best to preserve it as an original survivor? That was the… more»

396-Equipped 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

The Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most duplicated cars out there, probably because the real thing was so cool, and the available population of Malibu’s hasn’t been depleted yet. This ’70 Malibu is a work-in-progress where much… more»

California Black Plates: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Though both cars started as two-seaters, the Chevy Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird were not direct competitors. The ‘Vette was designed as a sports car to thwart English imports while the T-Bird was an early personal luxury car with… more»

Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale

Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»

Desert Find: 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

If you ever needed a demonstration of how a dry environment is conducive to preserving classic metal, you need to look no further than this 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. The seller located this luxury vehicle languishing in a… more»

Running 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye Project

The 20th Century versions of the Dodge Charger probably saw their best years during third-generation production (1971-74). In 1973, the Charger had its best sales year by a wide margin, which was helped in part by some consolidation between… more»

Parked Since ’75: 1948 Ford F1 Barn Find

Under the clutter of this Dallas, Texas barn, there’s a 1948 Ford F1 that has been sitting since 1975. As you’ll see, it has been pulled out and dusted off in preparation for a new owner. It can be… more»

First In NASCAR: 1954 Hudson Hornet Garage Find

Hudson Motor Car Co. was the first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock car racing when NASCAR was formed. The Hornet model dominated the sport in the early-1950s when drivers actually raced stock cars and won a bunch… more»

AMX Package: 1974 AMC Javelin

The 1974 model was the end of the road for the AMC Javelin, which lasted from 1969 through 1974 and two styling generations.  Those in the know seem to think that AMC may have axed the Javelin due to… more»