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Upgraded 350: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette hides its light under a bushel. It is an extremely tidy vehicle that could comfortably be described as a turnkey driver. However, upgrades made to its numbers-matching 350ci V8 should unlock a considerable power increase,… more»

Reasonable Offers Considered: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible

Marilu Henner, the actress perhaps most famous for playing Elaine on Taxi, has hyperthymesia, which is also known as “highly superior autobiographic memory”; in other words, she can remember almost everything that has ever happened to her. While I am… more»

Very Clean 1966 Sunbeam Alpine

Just as the AC Ace was the launching pad for the fire-breathing Cobra, so was another British marque—Sunbeam—responsible for the Alpine sports car that became the Ford V-8 powered Cobra. It was also a Carroll Shelby project, but not… more»

SS Clone Candidate? 1969 Chevrolet Nova

Other than a color change, this 1969 Chevrolet Nova looks like a solid survivor. It’s one of the 42% of Nova coupes to leave the factory with six-cylinder power. This edition is from the encore year following the popular… more»

Factory Limo: 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy Five

Still looking as classy and luxurious as it did almost 40 years ago is this 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine, and with just 53,000 miles of use, this one’s probably still ready to chauffeur its occupants just about anywhere.  There’s… more»

400 V8 Daily Driver: 1972 Pontiac GTO

For most of its 11-year history, the Pontiac GTO was built on General Motors’ mid-size A-body platform. 1974 was the exception when it shifted to the compact X-body (Ventura). One of the rarest A-body model years was the 1972… more»

California Clean: 1983 BMW 633CSi

Now here’s one that I can really appreciate and have experienced, though it has been quite a few years. The car in question is a 1983 BMW 633 CSi that has, IMHO, just killer looks.  My late father-in-law was… more»

High-Mile Hero: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 6-Speed

The Porsche 993 generation is celebrated as the last of the air-cooled 911s, combining classic lines with modern refinement. This 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, now offered here on eBay, represents a true driver’s car. With its 6-speed… more»

Early Crossover: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout

By 1969, the Rambler American, AMC’s compact offering since the 1950s, was aged and tired. So, an all-new replacement arrived in 1970 using the venerable Hornet moniker. Sedans were only offered at first, with a hatchback wagon joining the… more»

Drive or Restore?: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible

I was recently discussing with a coworker why I don’t enjoy entering any of my fleet of ten-footers in local car shows: Nobody values your car as much as you do. Those who have far more invested in their… more»

Italian Flair: 1984 Replica/Kit Car

Replica and kit cars can vary widely in execution, but every so often you come across one that manages to capture the spirit of the original while offering its own unique personality. That’s the case with this 1984 Pontiac… more»

96% Restored! 1960 Rambler American

Whoa! This is a lowly 1960 Rambler American DeLuxe? Talk about a fabulous restoration, this is one sharp-looking car and hardly what I expected when I first saw this tip, courtesy of Curvette, on our tip line. I’d wager… more»

Desert Flower – 1972 Datsun 240Z

Datsun made a big splash with it’s nimble and sporty 240Z. A sort-of Mustang in miniature, the Japanese pony car filled its elongated snout with a silky-smooth straight six, and the styling pays homage to glorious Italian GT cars…. more»

Revived Pole Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air

The best-selling American-made automobile of the 1960s was not the Ford Mustang (though it was close). That honor goes to Chevrolet’s line of 1965 full-size cars, which added up to a record 1.4 million Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Impalas, and… more»

Highly Optioned: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo SE

Some buyers will walk into a dealership with a strict budget in mind, driving away in a car that meets their basic needs. Others will throw caution to the wind, wielding their pen on the Order Form with gay… more»

Low Miles, Two Owners! 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe

Unlike the 924, which began as a VW project and utilized a humble Audi engine, the 944’s roots were exotic. The car was designed around a race motor derived from the aluminum V8 Porsche designed for its 928. The… more»