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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The long-awaited second-generation Chevrolet Corvette arrived in 1963. And it brought a fully enclosed coupe for the first time. With a split rear glass, Chevy engineers had no idea they had created a future collectible because it was only… more»

Black and Chrome: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

It’s rare when you find a seller that is willing to overcompensate for his car’s flaws, but that seems to be what we have here in the case of the owner of this project-grade 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10. The… more»

Parts or Project Car? 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Pontiac Fiero remains an accessible, entry-level classic car that has plenty of fans who are committed to keeping these sporty, mid-engined coupes on the road. The Fiero has long been overlooked by the broader classic car market, cast… more»

Weathered Drop-Top: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevy Impala Super Sport was one of the most popular cars of the 1960s – at least in the first half of the decade. But mid-way into that 10-year span the mid-size Chevelle came along, and the Chevelle… more»

Y-Block Project: 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner

Ford released the first really hot FE in 1960 with its high-performance 360-horsepower 352, and when paired with the Starliner’s swoopy roofline, it was clear to see that Ford may have fostered some sporting intentions, perhaps in the southeastern… more»

Baby Corvettes: Pair of 1969 Opel GTs

If you were a fan of German-built Opel automobiles in the 1960s and 1970s, you had to look no further than you local Buick dealer to buy one. That’s because GM owned Opel in those days and Buick needed… more»

1 of 469!? 1974 Land Rover Series 3

By its last model year, 1974, Land Rover’s Series III had become rather specialized for the North American market, and this 1974 Land Rover Series III’s seller counts it among the final 469 U.S. imports before Land Rover succumbed… more»

Sleeve-Valve Beauty: 1928 Willys-Knight Model 56

About fifteen years ago, my mom found a picture of my paternal grandmother perched on the running board of an antique car, and she gave me a task she knew I’d relish: finding out what kind of car she… more»

18K-Mile 1961 Dodge D300 W/ Vista Liner Camper

The photos of this heavy-duty Dodge one-ton pickup and vintage camper aren’t the best, sadly. I’m not sure why, but it is what it is, as people say. It deserves better, but this 1961 Dodge D300 with a Vista… more»

Touring Project: 1927 Ford Model T

We have all seen pictures of enormous private collections of collectible vehicles jammed into huge warehouses.  While most of us weren’t born with that kind of wealth and our plans of winning the lottery two weeks in a row… more»

40K Mile Garage Find: 1987 Cadillac Allante

The Cadillac Allante has been the target of many car enthusiasts’ affections over the years, either because it remains an affordable classic in an increasingly expensive landscape, or because they have fond memories of it being a desirable acquisition… more»

D-Code Running Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

Because the Ford Mustang arrived in April 1964, many folks have referred to these as ’64 ½ models. But all of the popular ponies produced from March 1964 to August 1965 were titled as ‘65s. The seller’s Mustang is… more»

$1,800 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 400

Ford’s Country Sedan is an unusual model as it’s a wagon, but Ford wasn’t immune to referring to its station wagons by other terms. Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire, etc. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan is… more»

Rare Comeback Project: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the AMX name stood for performance within American Motors. But by the late 1970s, it was about image and not much else. The 1977 AMC AMX was based on the Hornet compact,… more»

One Year Wonder Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

One of the rarest GM cars from the “Colonnade” styling era (1973 to 1977) was the Pontiac Can Am. It was a mid-size LeMans-based muscle car that was only offered in 1977, and production numbers are thought to have… more»

Ran When Parked: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari Wagon

With the immense popularity of the “Tri-Fives” during the period of 1955 through 1957, it was easy for buyers to get sucked in and head straight for their Chevy dealer to choose a model that would suit their needs… more»