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Original Big-Block: No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a genuine barn find. It’s a sad, sorry sight, but it appears that this classic started life with a big-block under the hood. Returning it to its former glory will not be for… more»

Ever Seen One? 1959 Moretti 750 Tour du Monde

The Moretti 750 Tour du Monte was a limited production sports coupe and convertible built in Italy in the late 1950s/early 1960s. At least 150 examples are thought to have been built, so they were rare when new and… more»

7 HP Gas Powered Lusse Bumper Car

In a way, the thought of vintage bumper cars sort of brings back painful memories from my childhood, as operators often called me out for crashing them too aggressively as a youngster in the seventies on the Dodgem ride… more»

Parked Since ’64: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5L

These days, you can never be too sure if the image you’re looking at hasn’t been enhanced with AI. It’s becoming a serious issue, affecting everything from the authenticity of items you want to buy and the very pictures… more»

454 V8 Stalled Restoration: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1973 model year was the last for the Chevrolet Corvette with chrome bumpers in the rear. Due to changing safety requirements, the rear end received the “Endura” treatment the following year. And the 454 cubic inch V8 was… more»

Never Run 409 V8! 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala

In 1958, to celebrate their 50th year in the car business, each division of General Motors fielded a “halo” car. At Chevy, it was the Impala (technically part of the Bel Air series). The Impala was offered only as… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet got into the mid-size automobile market in 1964 with the Chevelle. The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model and dominated sales. With a restyle in 1966, the Sport Sedan body style was added (Chevy-speak for 4-door hardtop). That offering… more»

Pandemic Project: 1982 Porsche 928 5-Speed

There’s much written about enthusiasts spending too much money at the height of the pandemic on “fun” vehicles, especially recreational assets that begged owners to become overnight overlanders. We’ve seen a fairly dramatic price correction in most instances, but… more»

Barn Find Fastback: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2

Anyone who has spent any time around early Mustangs know exactly where they rust—everywhere. That’s why it’s important to look past the sunbaked paint to the solid sheetmetal on this 1966 2+2 barn find. The seller, who is located… more»

Early Specimen: 1972 BMW 2002tii

Room for four, a brilliant suspension, and a rev-happy fuel-injected engine made BMW’s 2002 tii a game changer. This tidy-looking two-door sedan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania seeks a new owner for the first time in 25 years, according to the… more»

Rough Ragtop: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»

1 of 90 4-Door Sedans: 1990 Avanti

The Avanti II was the successor to the Studebaker Avanti, which fell victim to the company’s poor finances after barely two model years (1963 and 1964). The car was revived in 1965 by a pair of Studebaker dealers who… more»

Restomod V8 Wagon? 1964 Dodge Dart 270

While the Dodge Dart was born as a full-size car in 1960, it shifted to a compact platform in 1963. The 1961-62 Dodge Lancer compact wasn’t all that successful (and was strange looking), so perhaps Dodge wanted to use… more»

Cheap Mopar Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Based on factory performance potential, the 1970 and ’71 models of the Dodge Challenger are the most sought-after, but the rest of the first-generation cars also have a high level of desirability, no matter what’s under the hood.  Unfortunately,… more»

Blank Canvas Driver: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

This 1963 Chevrolet C10 is a genuine Short Bed that is more solid than it initially appears. It represents a blank canvas project candidate, offering the winning bidder many options as they create the classic of their dreams. Apart… more»

Triple Black Beauty: 1973 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury nameplate dominated the Plymouth full-size lineup. And they played musical chairs with the sub-names. Such was the Fury Gran Coupe, which replaced the Fury Sport, and later it would become the Gran… more»