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Hot Rod Soul: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

This 1929 Ford Model A roadster, currently listed on eBay, isn’t being presented as a stock survivor, it’s something very different. According to the seller, it started life as a real California barn find discovered in Chico, where it… more»

1986 Chevrolet C30 Custom Deluxe 3+3 W/327 V8

“A 327 V8?! What’s in your coffee this morning, Scotty G? They didn’t offer a 327 V8 for this truck in 1986, you meatball!!” Ok, ok, the engine is out of a 1968 Camaro, how’s that for a cool… more»

Dusty Full Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two

The 1941 Cadillac was a true forerunner in automotive styling history. Cadillac was such a styling leader that other makes were almost forced to follow their trends, and when the 1941 model introduced a bold horizontal motif with its… more»

Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»

Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually  tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»

Newer Engine: Snowy 1975 Dodge Charger SE

The fourth generation of the Dodge Charger (1975 to 1978) was nothing like the muscle car version of the late 1960s that you could order. It was a full-blown luxury boat and shared its body with the new Chrysler… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1970 model year was the pinnacle for the muscle car market. After that, sales for virtually every entry in the market began to dwindle. Some 53,600 cars from the Chevy Chevelle family were built with the RPO Z25… more»

Stored 10 Years: 1970 Porsche 914

Oftentimes, on this website and others like it, we lament the fact that owners of long-stored project cars don’t decide soon enough to sell them on when progress stalls. In the case of this 1970 Porsche 914, the seller… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

With summer on our doorstep, the thoughts of many enthusiasts will turn to hitting the road for a spot of classic motoring fun. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t plan for the moment when winter once again shows… more»

383 V8 Project: 1967 Dodge Polara

The Space Race was on in the late 1950s, so U.S. automakers took advantage of that by giving some of their automobiles related names. Over at Ford, there was the Galaxie. At Chevrolet, the Nova soon appeared. And Dodge… more»

Story: Rare 348 Tri-Power 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Barn Find!

Just over 6 months ago, Hagerty Media introduced a new show called Driveway Finds, with each episode focusing on rescuing a neglected classic and bringing it back to life.  A notable recent discovery was this 1960 Chevrolet El Camino,… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914

As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»

Forgotten Fixed Head Coupe: 1972 Jaguar E-Type

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, a phrase that carries particular weight in the collector car community. The meaning of this phrase basically boils down to the fact that good intentions are meaningless without a supporting… more»

5-Speed Project: 1991 Ford Mustang Convertible

Life getting away from us can have myriad impacts. We see our friends less often, we find it difficult to create opportunities for exercise. The project car almost inevitably gets put on ice. The seller of this 1991 Ford… more»

Vintage Cayo Camper Included! 1970 Chevrolet Custom C20

As part of the C/K Series, the Chevrolet C20 began production in 1960. It was a ¾-ton pickup, while the C10 was the ½-ton variant. A prior owner decided to add a camper to the pickup, and chose one… more»

Weekend Warrior? 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Chevy Corvair went out not with a bang, but a whimper, in 1969. Demand had been falling since Ralph Nader took the car to task in the middle of the decade in his book, Unsafe at Any Speed…. more»