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3 for 1: 1972 Honda Z600 Package Deal

Quirky, cool and fun, the Honda Z600 was Honda’s second automobile to be officially sold in America. Powered by an air-cooled motorcycle like engine, these small cars are fun and affordable classics. Like with any uncommon car, amassing plenty… more»

Fresh Big Block: 1970 Dodge Charger 440

The owner of this 1970 Dodge Charger describes it as being fairly original and untouched. The car looks to be in generally good condition, and some work has been completed towards restoring it to its former glory. Located in… more»

Period Gasser! 1950 Olds 88

I’ve seen many “gassers” over the years that are later conversions — cars that have been made over after the fact. This 1950 Oldsmobile actually was a competition car as far back as the 1960s and is now for sale here… more»

Solid Californian: 1972 Datsun 240Z

There probably isn’t a lot to be said about the Datsun 240Z that hasn’t already been said or written at some stage. Ignoring the comparisons to the early E-Type Jaguar, one thing that can be said about the 240Z… more»

Paint Your Wagon: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

Across the globe in the new car market, the large station wagon is definitely on the endangered list. The rise of the SUV has seen sales of the station wagon plunge, and the majority of manufacturers have either dropped… more»

Canadian Boogie Van: 1972 Fargo B100 Tradesman

This 1972 Fargo B100 van is a Canadian-market example of the classic Dodge-branded cargo hauler, and looks to be in excellent condition despite hailing from north of the border. I do like vehicles that are just barely different from… more»

Shop Class Build: 1954 Buick Camper

Shop class is a great place to learn and develop techniques, but you often don’t want the finished project. Well this Buick “camper” is a neat build in theory, but needs work to be a functional reality. This custom… more»

1 Of 1,377: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

There has always been a level of confusion over the actual number of Pontiac Can Ams that rolled off the production line. The widely held belief that there were 1,377 cars, while Jim Wangers, the man whose company, Motortown,… more»

Early Classic: 1959 Morris Mini

When it was introduced in 1959, the Morris Mini was a complete game changer. While it wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car that had hit the market, the combination of that transverse front engine driving the front wheels suddenly made… more»

78k Genuine Miles: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL

The owner of this 1967 Fairlane has had the car for 33 years but has decided to move it on. It is a nice looking car that appears to only require some minor work to get it back on… more»

Junkyard Finds: Classics at Yank-A-Part Yard

One of the comments I make most frequently to salvage yard owners is that they should put their most unusual or special parts cars and trucks online, somewhere, anywhere, in order to drive foot traffic and phone calls. Few… more»

Low Cargo: 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook

Prefer all of the space and good looks of a classic wagon but want it in a rat rod two-door version? Well this ’53 Dodge Meadowbrook/Suburban is a neat looking original that appears to be stock other than being… more»

Last Colonnade: 1977 Oldsmobile 442

By the time that 1977 rolled around, there are many people who would say that the Oldsmobile 442 had become a shadow of the earlier versions, but it was still a solid and competent car, although it was now… more»

Ready to Roll: 1960 Ford F-100

These old pickups have a great look to them, and although I admire the look of a nicely restored vehicle, I really love the appearance of vehicles that have obviously been used for their designed purpose, but don’t appear… more»

Solid Project: 1964 Opel Kadett Sports Coupe

The Opel Kadett is one of those cars that could so easily have slipped from public consciousness if it hadn’t been for Top Gear UK. In the show’s 2007 Botswana Special, presenter Richard Hammond chose a 1963 Kadett 2-Door… more»

Argentinian Import: 1931 Ford Model A Phaeton Convertible

While it was initially listed as a 1931 model, the owner of this Model A Phaeton has gone to some considerable trouble to explain that it is actually a 1930 model, but has been titled as a 1931 model…. more»