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49k Original Miles? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

Enthusiasts seeking a classic from Chevrolet’s legendary Tri-Five range to park in their garage have typically focused on the two-door variants. However, a growing group of individuals view cars like this 1955 Bel Air Sedan favorably. These cars retain… more»

Original 394: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible

Some project builds require deeper commitment than others, while others can be deceptive. Take this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible as an example. It doesn’t make a positive first impression, courtesy of the visible surface corrosion. However, below the surface… more»

Seldom Seen Coupes: 1979 and 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3s

By the mid-seventies, everything about economy cars was changing.  The rear-engine rear-wheel drive design of the Volkswagen Beetle and the front engine rear wheel drive layout of the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega were fading from the marketplace.  Their… more»

Loaded LX! 1987 Ford Crown Victoria

This claimed one-family ride shows the high end of what many drivers remember as police and taxi fleet vehicles. Luxury features on this 1987 Ford Crown Victoria LX include leather upholstery, twin six-way power seats, automatic climate control, power… more»

Anti-Mini Van! 1969 Chrysler Town & Country

Acres of glistening paint and perfect wood grain draw fans to this specimen of Chrysler’s top wagon, the Town & Country. This 1969 Chrysler Town & Country outside Mission Viejo, California begs the question, “Why did we need mini… more»

861 Original Miles: Geo Storm Track Car

As the owner of an Isuzu Trooper, I tend to keep an eye on the strange lovechild born of its relationship with Geo in the early 90s. The Isuzu Impulse was an interesting sport compact car that sounded great… more»

Just Enough Left: 1934 Ford Sedan

Many feel that Ford produced the most beautiful low-priced cars in the prewar period.  One could make a good argument that the 1933-1934 Fords were the most beautiful of all the company’s products.  Consequently, they have been very popular… more»

1964 Rover P4 110 Right Hand Drive

Rover P4s are adorable British cars. They’re very uncommon in the States (the example at hand was imported). They are often referred to as the “poor man’s Rolls-Royce”. This 1964 Rover P4 110 is barn-find quality. It is listed… more»

1990 Volkswagen Fox Wagon Project

Volkswagen Foxes are perfectly quirky. The cars were allegedly manufactured by Volkswagen Brazil and were sold in North America from 1987 to 1991. They were offered as 2-door and 4-door sedans as well as wagons. The example at hand… more»

Original 428-CJ Ram Air: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By the end of the 1960s, American manufacturers were deeply committed to the horsepower war, resulting in some of the most potent classics to grace our roads. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a perfect embodiment of that… more»

455/4-Speed: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project

This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has plenty of the right stuff going for it, but one drawback is that the engine is missing.  That’s a shame because if I’m understanding correctly, it would have been the V-Code 455 V8, the… more»

One-Year Model: 1966 Rambler Rebel

Though American Motors had used the nameplate before (1960), the Rebel moniker returned in 1966 as a sporty version of the Rambler Classic. With a revised roofline and available V8 engines, it inched AMC closer to playing in the… more»

Just Add Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

With the 1963 split-window coupe being one of the most desirable ‘Vettes from the C2 era, it’s not surprising that demand is high and supply is short, so to own a pair of them is one of the joys… more»

Sporty Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart GT

The GT joined the Dart lineup in 1965 as a sportier version of the Dodge compact. But it wouldn’t become a muscle car until 1968 when the GT Sport (or GTS) arrived. So, this 1968 Dart GT could have… more»

Real Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

The Chevrolet Impala was one of the more popular family cars during the period this one was produced, and going with the wagon was a smart choice if you had lots of kids.  However, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station… more»

Barnyard Find: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Despite being almost unchanged in 1979, the Chevy Camaro had a record sales year (beating the extended 1969 15-month run). Perhaps buyers hadn’t yet taken to the new Fox-body Ford Mustang that replaced the Mustang II that year. This… more»