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Custom Pickup Build: 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most instantly recognizable SUVs. Some might say this is due to the truck’s appearance, which is best described as a loosely warmed-over military vehicle, while others would point to its position as… more»

455 Upgrade! 1977 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The year 1977 marked not only the last Colonade-style body for the 4-4-2 but it was also now the only remaining model in the Oldsmobile lineup that still featured that cool NASCAR-inspired sloped treatment on the front end for… more»

Sturdy Driver! 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler SR Sport

Jeep’s entry into the early ’80s small pickup truck market, the Scrambler, brought a rugged edge that daintier offerings (mostly Asian imports) lacked. This 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler calls Wilmette, Illinois home after spending most of its life in… more»

26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»

Hot Diggity Dog! 1934 Hudson Terraplane

What in the Sam Hill is a “Terraplane”? Yeah, I know, it’s a Hudson model like this 1934 example that T.J. found for us. But what I really mean, generically speaking, what does that term mean? My guess is… more»

Rare Series 1: 1971 Datsun 240Z

In the world of Z cars, the holiest of grails is the unrestored Series 1 that has no rust and hasn’t been modified. This particular 1971 Datsun 240Z is almost that car, save for an unfortunate respray to a… more»

Atlantik Blue Driver: 1969 BMW 2800

BMW is known predominantly for its hot-rod two-doors (see the M3) and its high-powered sedans (enter the M5). But in the early days of its emergence of a competitive automaker capable of competing with the best that Europe and… more»

Drive or Restore? 1986 Chevrolet Blazer

There’s a fine line between enjoying a vehicle for what it is and embarking on a potentially costly and unnecessary restoration. This 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer looks well-suited to becoming a classic daily you can enjoy without pumping tons… more»

Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA

Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»

Golden Lion V8: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Coupe

Chrysler’s Windsor nameplate stretches back to 1939 when the model was launched to occupy a niche below the New Yorker. By the mid-1940s, the Windsor accounted for 63% of Chrysler’s sales. Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” brought fins to its… more»

406 4-Speed! 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55

The debate regarding the origins of the muscle car is endless with multiple takes on who, what, where, when and why. While many might suggest the GTO and the Mustang K-code as the birth point for the factory go-fast… more»

Running and Driving Inline Eight: 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Coupe

In 1929, The Hudson Motor Car Company solidly occupied position number three behind Ford and General Motors for the most automobiles produced that year.  In 1930, they launched a luxury car line called the Great Eight.  Improved for 1931… more»

Steve McQueen’s? 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe

Hiding in this garage is an unfinished restoration project that will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst our readers. It is a 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe, a rock-solid classic requiring the finishing touches to return to its former glory. However,… more»

Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe

As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day.  Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible.  Now there… more»

Mint Condition: 1992 Ford Mustang LX

Describing any unrestored classic with over thirty years of active service as being in mint condition is bold, but it is the one made by the current owner of this 1992 Ford Mustang LX. However, scrutinizing the supplied photos… more»

40k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

Claims of low odometer readings are nothing new in the classic world. However, when a seller guarantees that reading, it suggests they hold evidence to support that claim. Such is the case with this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. It isn’t… more»

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