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Grandma’s Car: 1983 Cadillac Eldorado

I’m doing a bit of a double-take with this dusty 1983 Cadillac Eldorado, long stored in a North Carolina carport. Why, you may be asking? Well, it’s because the surroundings of this open-air garage are darn near identical to… more»

One Of Many: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible

Wait a minute, you say! Jamie’s off his rocker again–Oldsmobile didn’t make THAT many Starfires in the early 1960’s. Heck, he just told us so in this recent post! No, they didn’t, you’re right, only 4,401 1963 Starfire convertibles were… more»

Beep Beep To You: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Unearthed from a dusty storage area (by an owner appropriately named Dustin) where it may have been for as long as 15 years, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner looks fairly original despite a claimed repaint from the previous owner…. more»

Big Tow: 1978 Elite 188 Towlounge Chevy Van

I don’t know why I always think of hauling motorcycles when I see something like this, but I do. This is a 1978 Elite 188 Towlounge Chevrolet Van with a fifth-wheel hitch in the back for pulling a fifth-wheel… more»

5.0 V8 Swap: 14k Mile Ford Ranger

There are a few important numbers to keep track of here: this is a 1991 Ford Ranger pickup with 14,000 original miles. When it was new, it received an engine swap, with a 5.0 V8 from a wrecked Mustang… more»

Shelby Fresh Outta The Barn!

If I told you I had found a dusty, forgotten Shelby in a barn, your heart might start beating a bit faster. A genuine Cobra? A Mustang wearing the iconic stripes down the hood? What, pray tell, could it be? Well,… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Crazy Morgan Boat Tail Speedster!

I know, Morgan didn’t build a boat tail style speedster in 1953, but that didn’t stop someone from trying to convert this +4 into one. The seller, Chip S, believes the conversion could have been started as early as… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1967 AMC Rambler Rogue

UPDATE – Joel just let us know that this one sold to the first person to contact him! Who’s up for going rogue in this Rambler? I’ve always thought these cars were an interesting departure from the typical Ford or… more»

1 of 531 Made: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

While not every limited production car made in the 60s and 70s was destined to be a collector’s item, some limited editions do deserve a special place in enthusiasts’ hearts for their mixture of special features or added performance…. more»

Is The Price Right? 1957 Dodge Town Wagon & 1958 Town Panel

Before you start your comment, I know the 1957 on the right has rear side windows, which means it’s not really a panel truck, it’s a Town Wagon. However, that’s what the owner has called both of them, and it… more»

Ready to Deal: Muscle Cars & Drivers in Montana

Here’s an interesting listing found on craigslist in Montana: seemingly, a wheeler dealer of sorts who doesn’t necessarily have the cash on hand to buy the car or truck of his choosing, but is willing to make any number… more»

Estate Sale: 1956 Austin Healey BN2

Here’s one of my dream finds–an Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 that has been stationary since 1968! And not only that, but it looks pretty solid, doesn’t it? Well, it’s almost there. The car was stored carefully by the father of… more»

German Pony: 1967 Mustang Convertible

When I first saw this Mustang Convertible, I was a bit confused by the price. I know low mileage V8 Mustang Convertibles can fetch good money, but $19k seemed high for a project. Then I read the listing and… more»

Backyard Find: 1967 Chevy Corvette

A few months ago, a member of a Facebook group I follow showed pictures of a derelict Corvette rotting in someone’s driveway in New Jersey. This poster had just snagged the car and was showing off his score –… more»

You’re Fired: 1937 Chevrolet Grand Deluxe

This old Chevy listed on eBay is a project that died in 1987. There are no bids yet and a BIN of  $8,750. The guy that was restoring it purchased it from the original owner, his uncle. We might wonder why, after… more»

Phonebooth Not Included: 1966 Jaguar E-Type

The E-Type was based on the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning D-Type Jaguar and way ahead of other sports cars of its time. They are fast, with a top speed of 150 MPH with 0 to 60 MPH in… more»

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