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Beyond Help? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Yesterday I wrote about a 1957 Bel Air Convertible that showed a lot of promise as a project car. Today we have a ’56 Bel Air that would seem to sit at the other end of the scale. It… more»

Parked in 1992: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

You never know what you are likely to find hidden under a pile of junk in a shed or a garage. In this case, what is hidden away is a 1967 Chevelle Malibu. It had been sitting there since… more»

V8 Project: 1972 Mercury Comet GT

In the early 1960s, Ford introduced the Falcon, and the Mercury Comet was born. A decade later, the same thing happened again with the Maverick and Comet. So, you could say lightning struck twice – and we mean this… more»

1933 Rolls-Royce Pop-Up Camper Trailer

Just when you think you’ve seen everything, something else pops up. Like this pop-up camper that was made from the remnants of a 1933 Rolls-Royce. It’s sharp and we’re told that it has been used as a camper from… more»

1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Barn Find!

When the 1970 models rolled into dealer showrooms, buyers could tell right away that the Barracuda was a vastly different car. Mainly because it lost its prior association to the compact Valiant, on which it had been based since… more»

Huge Packard Collection for Sale!

An assortment of Packard cars and parts, which have been accumulated since the middle 1960s, are available as a package deal in Omaha, Nebraska. The collection seems focused largely on Series 8 and Clipper models. There are ten vehicles… more»

Spare 351: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Classic restoration projects offer buyers a world of choices when it comes to deciding what path to pursue. This 1970 Mustang Mach 1 is a perfect example. When the car rolled off the production line in October of 1969,… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1973 Ford Country Squire

While there might be evidence of surface corrosion in a few spots around this 1973 Country Squire, it is a classic wagon that has remained rust-free. It could use some light restoration work, but none of this work would… more»

Half Century Sitting: 1939 Chevrolet JA Master DeLuxe

This 1939 Chevrolet JA Master DeLuxe, by my accounting, has spent 50 of its 81 years in stored mode. The original owner parked it in a carport for 30 years, the second owner got it running and parked it… more»

15th Anniversary: 1983 Hurst/Olds

1983 was the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds that was first introduced in 1968. It was produced sporadically, over nine model years and 16,537 total copies. These are highly sought-after cars, especially the 1983-83 editions with the Hurst Lightning… more»

Carport Find: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Wagon

Let’s start by saying that the seller doesn’t indicate the model of this wagon. In fact, the headline calls it a Chevy Corvette, but he corrects that later. We believe this is a Chieftain as it was the only… more»

Attention Grabber? 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber

After a long and successful run, the compact Ford Falcon was retired to make way for the new Maverick in 1969. It was a much sportier looking car, but it still had Falcon roots underneath it. No doubt in… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevy discovered in the 1960s that people would buy big sporty cars, witness the Impala Super Sport. The Impala model debuted in 1958 and took over the top spot from the Bel Air the following year. Two years after… more»

Velvet Hammer! 1977 Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9

Wasting away in a Texas garage and last registered in 1991, this big Mercedes-Benz needs more than a little gas thrown down its throat and a new battery to reclaim its ownership of the road. As you might expect… more»

455 V8: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The Cutlass was one of Oldsmobile’s most successful models. Originally based on the F-85, the Cutlass quickly became a series of its own. The Supreme was the top-line Cutlass, while those with smaller budgets opted for the Cutlass S…. more»

1 of 147: 1971 Buick GS 455 Convertible

Buick has used the Gran Sport moniker on several cars since 1965, combining muscle and luxury in one package. The Skylark GS was Buick’s answer to the GTO and it was intended to be the most lavishly equipped General… more»