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Poor Man’s Chalet? 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood Wagon

When Chevrolet introduced the Brookwood station wagon in 1958, it fit 6 passengers comfortably in the standard configuration, or 9 if the buyer opted for the extra seat.  However, somebody took this one and did something Chevy never dreamed… more»

Drive, Restore, or Restomod? 1972 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger got a completely new look to begin its third generation in 1971, known as the fuselage body, as its rounded edges resembled an airplane more than the Coke-bottle styling of the earlier cars, which appeared more… more»

Garage Find: 1980 Porsche 924

This is a case of a car that is tragically unloved by the collector marketplace but looks wholly deserving of its asking price, especially with the work the seller has done. Supposedly found in the proverbial elderly owner’s garage… more»

Professionally Reconditioned: 1980 FIAT 2000 Spider

We haven’t seen enough of Tom Tjaarda in these pages. Tjaarda was born in 1934 in Detroit; his father was Dutchman John Tjaarda, who styled the Lincoln Zephyr. Tom studied architecture while at university, but when he presented his… more»

Carport Find: 1966 Volvo 122S

Volvos have long had a reputation for two things: ruggedness and safety. Cuteness is not so much the thing with the Swedish brand, though the latest models, like the XC40, definitely have a presence in the looks department. A… more»

First Time Up For Sale: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado in 1967. It continued as a personal luxury car, but now with front-wheel drive like the Oldsmobile Toronado from the year before. It would remain a Cadillac fixture for the next 35 years. The 1968… more»

Diesel Power! 1980 Cadillac Seville

The Cadillac Seville was introduced in 1976 so the company could appeal to a wider range of buyers (the DeVille tended to attract an older crowd). To improve fuel mileage and maybe lure Mercedes owners, the car came with… more»

Finest One Left? 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

By the late 1970s, turbocharging was gaining favor in F1, and Enzo Ferrari wanted in. Ferrari’s first turbocharged road car, the 208 GTB Turbo, debuted in 1982, but it lacked an intercooler and was less than reliable. Refining that… more»

No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

If you want to ensure the classic you’re selling commands plenty of attention, several strategies almost guarantee success. High-quality photos are a good starting point, as is a competitive auction opening bid figure. The seller has ticked those boxes… more»

1972 Plymouth Road Runner Project

Life can deliver some pretty disappointing moments, and such is the case with the current owner of this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner. They purchased the car on the strength of photos supplied by the seller, who stated that it… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

Until recently, this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 had two claims to fame. The first is that it had been part of the same family since the day it left the showroom floor. The second is that it has… more»

Original Finish? 1933 Dodge DP Coupe

Meet Phil! Phil’s a 1933 Dodge five-window coupe, known as a “DP,” and he’s been with the same family for 50 years. And this spiffy-looking, not-the-usually-found-Ford from this era is said to be wearing its original finish – how… more»

No Nova! 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint

With the large number of Chevrolet Novas running around in the early to mid seventies, some people assume at first glance that every GM X-Platform they spot from that period is of the Chevy variety, and most probably are. … more»

Numbers-Matching: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

In 1962, Ford introduced a mid-size automobile with Fairlane badging, sandwiched between the compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie. General Motors followed suit in 1964, and Chevrolet added a new product line called the Chevelle. It was instantly popular and… more»

Retired Forest Service: 1992 Dodge W250

If there’s one thing to know about Forest Service trucks and other rigs that are procured expressly for the purpose of traversing where the going is tough, it’s that the people tasked with ordering equipment always get the best… more»

325-Equipped: 1957 Dodge Coronet Sedan

We’ve recently seen some great 1950s classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1957 Dodge Coronet continues that trend. It doesn’t merely look nice, because it is a rock-solid car with a healthy V8 under the hood…. more»