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The Junkyard Collection: 1964 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype

I covered this Iso prototype briefly in an article on the cars of the Rudi Klein “Junkyard” collection, but Araknid78 isolated this tip for us, and I’m a sucker for these weird exotics, so here we go again. This… more»

Possible Yenko Tribute: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Purchasing an unfinished project can be fraught with danger, and many enthusiasts will attest to this. Fresh paint will sometimes hide horror stories of Stephen King proportions, souring what should be pure enjoyment. However, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro would… more»

One Owner Engine Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When the Plymouth Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, the ‘Cuda version stood for performance. The ‘Cuda engine choices were a 340, 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. But the focus changed in 1972 as rising insurance premiums had buried… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible Project

Hiding in this garage is a project candidate that should offer a lot to its next owner. It is a genuine 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible, and while it requires total restoration, it retains its numbers-matching and potent… more»

Woodie Roller: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

In its heyday, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka “woodie” or “woody”) was something of a status symbol. The body was made of real wood, which meant a lot of handwork was required, which also made them expensive. Chevrolet’s last… more»

Tiny Brit Collection. Mini Cooper, Parts, and Mini Moke

Austin released the original Mini as affordable and economical transport, but it eventually became a giant killer in motorsport. With international rally success and a clean sweep of the first nine places in Australia’s 1966 Bathurst 500, it proved… more»

Mystery Field Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The owner of the subject car has passed away and his widow needs to sell this forgotten automobile. She doesn’t know what it is, but from the limited photos, the vehicle appears to have once been a 1969 Pontiac… more»

68k-Mile Project: 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible

Occasionally, a seller’s frustration is evident in their advertisement, and I think this is one of those circumstances. The owner of this Dodge 600 simply wants to get rid of the car; it belonged to his late father-in-law, he… more»

Good Starter Car? 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sedan

Are you looking to start playing with classic cars, but aren’t quite ready financially or otherwise to jump into a big, expensive project?  If you are that person, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan for sale on Craigslist in Weldon… more»

Halloween Special! 1965 Cadillac Superior Hearse

For more than 70 years (1909 to 1980), Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the construction of ambulances, hearses, and limousines. Many were based on chassis supplied by General Motors, especially those from Cadillac. Just in time… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Almost any C2 Corvette will attract interest when it hits the market, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, there is a fair chance that the action will be intense. Such is the case with this 1965… more»

Same Owner Since ’67: 1928 Packard Six Cabriolet

The Packard Six was one of the company’s two main product lines offered between World War I and II. The other was the Packard Eight and both automobiles got their names from the engines found “under the bonnet.” From… more»

383 V8 Barn Find: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Things can change quickly in the automotive world. After debuting in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner, sales of the car quickly peaked at 82,000 units in 1969. Two years later, they could barely sell more than 14,000 of the… more»

455/4-Speed Barn Find: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2

Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM dealers back in 1973, with several of the brand’s popular models getting a fresh new body, which included the Oldsmobile Cutlass.  Some great news was that the 4-4-2 package could still… more»

Long-Door Project: 1954 Triumph TR2

In my teenage years, my life goal was to own a fleet of small British and Italian cars; because life is whimsical, however, I now have a fleet of American cars instead. Despite the chasm between my young dreams… more»

Original Paint? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon

There’s no denying that a collector car with a roof rack opens up a world of options; no longer is your luggage confined to the inside of your vehicle, and there’s a lot of freedom in that knowledge. Unfortunately,… more»