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Stored For Years: 1975 Can-Am 250 T’NT

I always wish that sellers would provide photos of VINs or serial numbers or any tags that can help identify the exact year, model, or other attributes of a vehicle, but this seller has provided good photos for this… more»

Forward Look Find: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere

While many folks today associate Chrysler’s “Forward Look” campaign with the noteworthy 1957 model year, it really started with the overhauled 1955-56 products. Plymouth especially benefited from the modern changes, building more than 700,000 automobiles in 1955. The Belvedere… more»

Sporty Project: 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN6

Austin-Healey introduced the 100-6 in 1956, delivering several refinements over its predecessor, the four-cylinder 100. Fitted with BMC’s new C-series six-cylinder engine and sitting on an upgraded chassis, the 100-6 came in two variants: the BN4 four-seater made from… more»

Cheap Italian Sports Car: 1980 Fiat X1/9

Is the Fiat X1/9 one of the coolest cars out there, or one of the most misunderstood? It’s hard to say, but looking back on it, the creation of an affordable, mid-engined Italian sports car seems like a gift… more»

Cheap V8: 1973 Ford Maverick

The problem with project builds is that they sometimes take on a life of their own. The stack of invoices grows taller as costs spiral out of control. However, this 1973 Ford Maverick could be worth a close look…. more»

Hot Rod Prospect? 1937 Dodge Pickup

Hailing from Alvin, Texas, is this 1937 Dodge pickup, listed here on facebook Marketplace, priced at $4800 firm, to be paid in person only. It’s a project with an engine swap already completed, and there is no title. Dodge’s… more»

Fancy Fury: 1966 Plymouth VIP

To compete with more upscale products, Ford introduced the LTD in 1965 as a fancy version of the Galaxie 500. Chevrolet quickly followed suite a few months later with the Caprice (guess what, a dressed-up Impala!). And Plymouth got… more»

1 Owner White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger was one of the hottest cars of 1968-70. Sales may or may not have been helped by the “White Hat Special” package which was released in the Spring of 1969. It offered a combination of popular… more»

Rare Mopar: 1964 Chrysler 300K Convertible

Lounging in this Westmont, Illinois garage is a rare 1964 Chrysler 300K convertible. It’s a project car with most of its original parts, and it’s been for sale for a few years now, according to the listing on facebook… more»

Rock Solid: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Project

This 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is an unfinished project build, but almost every piece of the puzzle is present for the right person to see the restoration through to completion. The paint isn’t show-quality, but with its rust issues… more»

Corvair-Powered Pickup: 1963 Volkswagen Single Cab

A few years ago, an unrestored Volkswagen Type 2 of any variety would trigger a possible feeding frenzy among air-cooled VW enthusiasts. These days, the response seems far more muted. Personally, I’ve always thought the Type 2 pickup would… more»

Unfinished Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Chevrolet redesigned its popular Camaro pony car in 1970, but production delays resulted in the car not arriving in showrooms until February (instead of the prior Fall). The Z28 was still in the mix with an LT1 350 cubic… more»

Same Owner 40 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang SCJ 428 V8

The hottest of the hot 1970 Ford Mustangs were the Super Cobra Jets, which included a 428 cubic inch V8 rated at 335 hp (conservatively). The seller bought this car 40 years ago and souped it up even further,… more»

One Family Owned: 1985 Cadillac Seville

The Daimler DS420 was in production for 24 years, from 1968 all the way until 1992. It’s amazing that a car made before the moon landing was made until after the entire run of the next-generation Seville, the smaller… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

While many historians view the First Generation Mustang as Lee Iacocca’s most successful contribution to automotive history, the Lincoln Continental Mark III demonstrated that he had his finger on the pulse of luxury car customers. This 1969 example presents… more»

Solid Centenarian: No Reserve 1926 Ford Model T

Reading the seller’s listing for this 1926 Ford Model T, I realized that I share their sentiment: We both hope that if we reach a century, we both look this good. It is a rock-solid project candidate that has… more»