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Garage Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 442

There’s something undeniably attractive about purchasing a classic with a fascinating backstory. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 ticks that box, only recently emerging after a quarter-century hibernation. The engine bay now houses a 455ci V8, but the car’s numbers-matching engine… more»

86k Original Miles: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

Some owners clock significant miles behind the wheel of their classic, while others use their vehicles sparingly. This 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe fits into the second category, having seen little use during the last fifty years. Therefore,… more»

Rare German Microcar: 1958 Lloyd Alexander LP 600

If a carmaker can sell a car made of plywood and vinyl, it’s facing a pretty strong market. And so it was with Lloyd, a brand name that Borgward resurrected in 1950 to sell cheap vehicles to customers ready… more»

Award Winner: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Some classics are the subject of wild seller claims that don’t stand close scrutiny. However, when the vehicle is a Chevrolet Corvette that has received NCRS Top Flight and Bloomington Gold Certification, you know that you are dealing with… more»

350/4-Speed: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro

Some enthusiasts rebuild classics and hit the road, clocking up the miles as they enjoy the fruits of their labor. The story behind this 1977 Chevrolet is slightly different, with the car seeing limited service since the seller returned… more»

Sheep In Lion’s Clothing? 1974 Dodge Dart Sport

Plymouth hit pay dirt in 1970 when they introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback derivative of the Valiant compact. Dodge lobbied for a carbon copy to sell in 1971 and designated it the Demon (Dart). That moniker created a… more»

Unrestored One-Owner 1970 Plymouth GTX

I am known among my loved ones as being somewhat indecisive, so it’s good that it’s not 1970 and I’m not in the market for a new muscle car, but if I were, I think I’d be comparison shopping… more»

The Other Chrysler: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep

In 1959, Ford and Chrysler were learning the same lesson – that there was no market for four or five separate divisions of full-sized cars. With Ford, it was with the Edsel, which had debuted with poor sales the… more»

BF Auction: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed

It seems the fourth generation of Corvettes is finally gaining the respect they deserve, as there is far more interest and support for these cars than there has been in a decade. Now that we’ve gotten to try this… more»

Swan Song Project: 1979 Chevrolet Nova

The popular Chevy Nova compact wound down in 1979 after 18 years. The successful rear-wheel-drive car was scheduled to be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which turned out not to be a huge step forward). The seller… more»

Upgraded LS V8: 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

This 1969 Chevrolet C20 seems to have something to offer everyone. Its lack of rust makes it ideal for a cosmetic refresh, while preservation is a viable option. Its engine bay features an updated LS V8, and its interior… more»

Running Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass Supreme in 1966 as a personal luxury car based on the existing mid-size platform. Over the next 20 years, it would become one of Olds’ best-selling cars and a leader in its market niche. We’re… more»

One-of-a-Kind Custom: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

During the second half of the 20th Century, you couldn’t go a mile without seeing a Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). That’s because 21.5 million copies of the quirky “Bug” were built and sold between 1945 and 2003. But,… more»

Modern Day Cobra? 1999 Shelby Series 1

Oftentimes, performance cars seemingly have their reviews already written before being driven. In other words, expectations are often so high for sporting models that certain road test editors might incorrectly predict just how good car is going to be…. more»

9k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup.  In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»

Everything Works: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Coupe

It’s not surprising given its resources, but General Motors as a corporate entity was amazingly adept at differentiating its brands…until it wasn’t. In 1968, it was, and GM introduced a completely redesigned array of A-Bodies, and they all had… more»

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