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Baked, But Solid: 1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Choosing between restoration and preservation can be difficult, especially if the project candidate is rock-solid and in sound mechanical health. That is the decision awaiting the new owner of this 1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It is a dry-climate… more»

Stunning Driver: 1939 Buick Special

There comes a time in life when many people wonder whether they are too old to use the word “cool.” I probably fall into that category, but I can’t think of a more appropriate way to describe this 1939… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet’s great Corvette experiment stumbled early, and the company came perilously close to pulling the pin due to disappointing sales. However, it persisted, and it would be hard to imagine the automotive landscape without the American sports classic that… more»

Indy 500 Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

General Motors would redesign its two pony cars – the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro – for only the second time in 1982. It would be the third time (out of 8th overall so far) that the latter would… more»

Peking to Paris! 1941 Buick Super 8 Drop-Top

This 1941 Buick Super 8 convertible completed a trip that most cars would be envious of. It participated in a repeat of the fabled Peking to Paris Motor Challenge that first began in 1907. As best we can tell,… more»

Chevy 350 V8 Powered: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a thing for cars and guitars, especially electric guitars. I guess it’s because both have styling, color, performance, and a full range of sound going for them. Plus, both cars… more»

Tri-Power Held Hostage: 1965 Pontiac GTO

There’s no shortage of Pontiac GTO clones and tributes running around nowadays, but fortunately, the seller says this one’s a PHS-documented legit example, even though for its first couple of years the GTO was actually an optional package for… more»

17k Original Miles: 1997 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat

Did you know you can walk into a Ford dealership today and drive away in a shiny new Ford F-250 XLT Extended Cab? Of course, you do, for you are a motoring enthusiast. However, this 1997 model could be… more»

Drive It As Is?: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

It seems that Pontiac’s beautiful contribution to personal luxury cars, the Grand Prix, didn’t often come in sporty colors. More like sedate tones, as this 1971 Grand Prix is sporting. Or to work another theory—these more staid colors are… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger

There are two great challenges facing any enthusiast hunting for a First Generation Bronco. One is finding a candidate that hasn’t been or isn’t being, devoured by rust. The other is locating one where the sale price won’t demand… more»

Blue Max Edition: 1989 Mercury Cougar LS

The Mercury Cougar got a redesign in 1989 for its seventh generation, which eliminated the unusually-shaped rear side windows the car had worn during its previous year along with some body refinements that resulted in giving it a sleeker… more»

44k Miles and 3 Owners! 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

General Motors redesigned their two pony cars, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro, in 1982. In the process, they made them significantly more aerodynamic and some 500 lbs. lighter. So, they were peppier than the 1981 models and used… more»

El Camino Clone: 1976 GMC Sprint

When folks think of the 1960s and 1970s “gentlemen’s pickups”, they usually mention the car-based Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino. But there was a third that sold in much smaller numbers, the GMC Sprint. It was an El… more»

429-Powered! 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Interest in the vintage Ford Bronco market seems to be on the rise and isn’t showing signs of letting up anytime soon, particularly for the earlier examples, plus with the renewed attention brought on by Ford’s recent re-introduction of… more»

406 Stroker Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The 1969-72 Chevy Chevelle is one of the most often closed muscle cars from that era. That’s because the vehicle was a Malibu with the Super Sport option, one without a separate VIN to identify it. This 1971 example… more»

South Bend’s Last Days: 1964 Studebaker Daytona

The 1964 model year was a turning point for Studebaker Corp. After trying everything they could to stay competitive, sales continued to fall and Studebaker was forced to close its South Bend, Indiana manufacturing plant. That shifted all remaining… more»