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38k Original Mile Shop Find: 1982 Ford Mustang GL

It is said that patience is a virtue. If this 1982 Ford Mustang GL were a sentient being, it would possess that attribute in abundance. The seller located it hiding in the back of a body shop, a spot… more»

Hemi Orange Project: 1971 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s… more»

Running Project: 1964 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But it was far from being austere, representing nearly 60% of Chrysler-branded sales in 1964 alone. Wearing all-new sheet metal in 1963, the Newport was little changed going… more»

Rebuilt Original 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

While General Motors was focusing on its new Colonnade body styling for 1973, the folks at Hurst were also busy figuring out how to make it better, at least for the Oldsmobile division.  Just under 1,100 examples of the… more»

Straightforward Early Ford Project: 1930 Ford Model A

Sometimes the most appealing projects are the simplest ones. No long restoration stories, no exaggerated claims—just an honest vintage vehicle waiting for the next person to pick up where someone else left off. That’s exactly what this 1930 Ford… more»

One Owner? 1954 Ford F-500 Stake Truck

Very few times in life am I rendered speechless, but it happened back in 2010: A man approached me in a parking lot and asked me if I was the original owner of my ’53 Buick Special. I was… more»

Stored Indoors 45 Years! 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler

We recently saw a Harley-Davidson snowmobile from the AMF era, and their first attempt at making a successful snowmobile came with the Ski-Daddler series in 1966. This 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Oshkosh,… more»

Running Rarity: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special

If you’re a car enthusiast, it’s always a fun time when a manufacturer develops a regional-specific example of your favorite auto, which is what happened for buyers of Ford’s pony car on the West Coast during the late sixties. … more»

1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 W/ Alaskan Camper

Is this faded Indian Ceramic? It looks almost like a Mary Kay Jeep, and even though I’m not a big pink vehicle guy, I like the look. I’d instantly move to New Mexico if I owned this rig; it… more»

Container Find: 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Drop-Top

From 1940 to 1964, the Series Sixty-Two (also 62) was the breadwinner of Cadillac’s assortment of products. It was the entry-level model, though hardly sparse, and most confused it with the Coupe de Ville/Sedan de Ville offerings, which were… more»

Sleeper Parts Car: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The Taurus debuted in 1985 as Ford’s new, front-wheel-drive, full-size family car. In a move to compete with Euro sedans like Mercedes and BMW, they added the SHO edition in 1989 – Super High Output. Borrowing from Yamaha, the… more»

German Built Kit Car: Kuhn Cobra Replica

Now, I’m not a dairy barn expert, but I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that this Cobra kit car is sitting in a cinder block structure that used to house cows. The surroundings are intriguing,… more»

Stored Since the War Years: 1942 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

The 1942 Chevrolet pickup offered here is the kind of truck that immediately pulls you into a different era. Built during a pivotal moment in American history, this half-ton Chevy represents the final stretch of civilian truck production before… more»

Trucking’s Crackerbox Past: 1966 GMC DLR/DFR-8000

In the not-so-distant past, over-the-road trucking was very, very different.  Interstate highways were still snaking their way across our great nation, and multi-day trips were fairly rare.  The trucks back then were thus very different than what we see… more»

Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»

1 of 12?! 1985 Henderson Machiavelli Max

Inquire about a Henderson Machiavelli Max and the seller’s introduction will probably include the phrase, “It’s not a kit car!” Indeed, Henderson Motors Corporation built these Ferrari-ish sports cars in Key Biscayne, Florida as turn-key approximations of the contemporary… more»

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