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9-People Project: 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban

Chevrolet wasn’t the only U.S. auto manufacturer to use the Suburban nameplate (as a large SUV). A couple of decades earlier, it was a full-size station wagon in the Mopar fold, specifically Plymouth. In 1959 the Sport Suburban was… more»

Four-Speed Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

For your consideration: The 1964-1967 General Motors A-Body is the most versatile collector car on the market. Allow me to explain. Four different GM divisions offered their own versions of the platform that had their own distinctive flavors. They… more»

Not A Replica: Genuine 1950 MG TD

Today’s review of a 1950 MG TD, a discovery courtesy of Mr. Numskal, conjures up two thoughts in particular. Firstly, in all of its iterations, the MG T-type was around for a long time, twenty years (1936-1955), according to… more»

Garaged Goat: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Although sales were down a bit from the previous model, the Pontiac GTO was still going strong in 1969, with more than 72,000 of them rolling off the assembly line.  Muscle cars were still a hot commodity during this… more»

Restored But Parked: 1969 Rover 2000 TC

The Rover 2000 TC was a variant of the British-built P6 series of 4-door sedans. It was originally designed for export markets like the U.S. though it was eventually sold on its home turf. With a peppy inline-4 using… more»

Running Project: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Survivor

The Ford Model A was a much-improved car over the Model T that it replaced. Unfortunately, it was introduced a couple of years before the economy fell apart in 1929, holding overall Model A production to under five million… more»

31k Original Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

The First Generation Dodge Challenger is undeniably desirable, and pristine examples typically command impressive prices. This 1970 Challenger Convertible isn’t perfect, but it could be an excellent project candidate for those wishing to lift its presentation to a higher… more»

Needs Paint! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. Its tired paint doesn’t make a positive first impression. This is unfortunate because delving below the surface reveals a rock-solid classic featuring a few… more»

Salvageable, or Not? 1976 Jensen GT

Why is it that Jensen GTs are almost universally mistreated? The car was designed with a luxury interior just a bit shy of the much more expensive Jensen Interceptor, including optional leather seating and a wood dash. It was… more»

Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe

Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors.  Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon.  Bathed in the legend of… more»

Parked in 2002: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

We often see cars show up for sale that have been abandoned due to circumstance, such as a relative passing away or an owner running out of patience for a project. This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO doesn’t seem to… more»

Too Far Gone: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

This 1975 Trans Am looks pretty good in the picture but, upon closer inspection, almost every area is rusted, faded, damaged or beyond repair. This is truly a project. TJ found this car for sale here on Craigslist. We… more»

No Reserve 340 Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is said to have last been registered as a driver in 1978, and from the looks of things, this one may not have moved under its own power since around that period.  It’s been owned… more»

4-Speed Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1972 model year was the last for the second-generation A-body Chevelles as the new “Colonnade” design would arrive in 1973. Without a build sheet, it’s still hard today to identify a 1972 Chevelle Super Sport as the real… more»

Rare 1964 Rambler Typhoon Barn Find

To introduce its all-new “Torque Command” inline-6 engine, American Motors introduced a limited production Classic in mid-1964. It was called the Typhoon, a Classic 770 2-door hardtop that came in only one-color combination (black over Solar Yellow) and with… more»

Wrecked Restomod: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The new Ford Mustang was the hottest thing since sliced bread in 1965 with nearly 560,000 sold. And 14% of those were the fastback edition like the seller’s car. Until not long ago, this was a beautiful, customized car… more»