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14K Mile Firetruck: 1989 Chevy 3500

Former municipal vehicles like this 1989 Chevrolet 3500 Sierra SLE Crew Cab are seemingly always loaded and always low mileage. It makes for an ideal combination, plus they typically retain added lights, sirens and radio systems not found on… more»

Piano Factory Exile: ’84 Aston Martin Lagonda

Known for their abundantly complex driving systems and gauge clusters, Aston Martin Lagondas like this one are not for the faint of heart. Despite the proclamation that this Lagonda is in fantastic condition, it appears to be stored in… more»

Hardcastle & McCormick Fame: Coyote X Kit Car

More commonly known as the “Coyote X”, this Manta Montage kit car rose to fame in the 1980s ABC television show, Hardcastle and McCormick. The seller claims he’s lost interest in the project due to his preferred fiberglass shop… more»

Slick Black Rocket: 1948 Pontiac Torpedo

This style of fastback is very characteristic of 1940s General Motors. Reader Peter R. sent us the link to this one, and I’m sure glad he did! We featured a 1950 Oldsmobile fastback recently that was very similarly styled,… more»

First-Year Rig: 1966 Ford Bronco

At first glance, this 1966 Ford Bronco appears very clean and rust-free. While it isn’t exactly rust-free, it is clean in its own right as a first-generation Bronco. Many and maybe most of these are or have been Swiss-cheese… more»

Baby, I’m On Fire: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Oh, this is tempting.  Very tempting.  I have always had a soft spot for 1955-1957 Thunderbirds.  My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Pennington, had a Goldenrod Yellow 1955 Thunderbird.  It was her daily driver, and, to a young car nut… more»

All The Right Options: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

When the Ford Mustang came out in late 1964, everyone would agree it was a bases loaded home run.  Chevrolet was caught with their pants down, and it took until the 1967 model year for their response to hit… more»

Uberific 1951 Austin FX3D London Black Cab

Could this be the best Uber or Lyft cab ever? Currently in need of a lift of its own, this 1951 Austin FX3D London Black Cab might well represent your ticket to taxi-driving stardom. The front seat is not… more»

Clean English Tin: 1959 Ford Anglia 100E

British and pint sized, the Ford Anglia is a well-recognized car in Europe, as well as in America. More commonly seen now a ’days with V8 swaps, and big tires, it isn’t all that often that a clean one… more»

The Imperial Convertible: 1965 Chrysler Imperial

Although I’ve never owned one myself, I have not one but two friends who currently own mid-60s Chrysler Imperials. In fact, one of them is my roommate! Both cars are projects, much like this ’65 Imperial convertible. This might… more»

Real Porsche Power: 1970 Porsche 914-6

The 914 was a joint project between Volkswagen and Porsche so many 911 enthusiasts do not consider it to be a full member of the family. It’s hard to argue against this one’s pedigree though. This particular car is a… more»

Survivor Oval Window: 1957 VW Beetle

This 1957 VW Beetle is a desirable oval window model, representing a distinct design phase in the Beetle’s history that incorporated a number of features not found on later cars. Bullet-style turn signals, chrome bumpers and recessed headlamps are… more»

Early Turbo Coupe: 1983 Ford Thunderbird

This 1983 Ford Thunderbird turbo coupe wears an unusual shade of forest green paint and is a pleasing mix between a sensibly upgraded example and one that hasn’t been boosted to death. The seller claims its early birthdate places… more»

Better Than Stocks and Bonds? 1956 Cadillac

1956 Eldorados are beautiful, and feature great styling, with a unique exhaust that comes through the rear bumper. But is a car such as this better than stocks and bonds? Well the seller seems to think so. Although this… more»

Straight Driver: 1974 Datsun 260Z

What is there to say, that hasn’t already been said about the Datsun Z car? It is the Japanese sports car that stole America’s heart 47 years ago. The Z car is still relevant today with many who have… more»

Dry Western Original: 1958 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4

I love American pickup trucks from the 1950s, especially factory 4×4 trucks, and I love Dodge pickups; my dad owned three 1980s Dodge pickups during my childhood before switching to GM pickups. This 1958 Dodge Power Wagon is not… more»