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318 V8 4-Speed! 1973 Plymouth Duster

Though the decals on this 1973 Plymouth Duster say 340, the seller says it has a 318 cubic inch V8 (confirmed by the VIN). So, someone must have gotten optimistic back in the day and added the stickers to… more»

Four-Speed Personal Luxury: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Once upon a time, the Monte Carlo was a desirable model that fell between the muscle cars of the day and the luxo-cruisers. What was great about it? It was a personal luxury car that said that the person… more»

Older Body, New Chassis: Brewster Bodied 1938 Buick

One of the more interesting aspects of prewar automobile production was the use of coachbuilders to craft bodies for high-end classics.  The deal was you selected a chassis from a builder like Packard, Duesenberg, or Rolls Royce.  These chassis… more»

Not Driven in 25 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro arrived in early 1970 – several months late due to problems getting the new design ready for production. As a result, sales were off by nearly half from the 1969 model… more»

Oven-Baked Project: 1971 Chrysler 300

Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, it started nearly a decade earlier. That’s when Chrysler introduced the Letter Series – largely New Yorkers that had been souped up. To capitalize on the… more»

S-Code Project: 1967 Mustang Fastback

S-Code, Mustang, Fastback. To some classic car enthusiasts, these words create a faster pulse and a quick check of the bank account. If you are one of these folks, you will appreciate this 1967 Mustang S-Code project for sale… more»

Garage Find: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Project

This California car, a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II convertible, is on eBay in West Covina, California. Bidding is at just $3,333, and there is not much time left. The red beauty has been sitting in a garage for… more»

No Reserve: 1980 Nissan 280ZX

“No reserve” can be a thrill – or, in the case of this 1980 Nissan 280ZX, a conundrum. Is there enough value in this ZX to make it worth the price? Nissan launched the 280ZX (aka, S130) in response… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Dodge Charger

It seems like lots of B-Bodies in the marketplace are either in destitute condition, with just about everything needing attention to get them back on the pavement, or they’re so pristine it’s an almost scary proposition to even consider… more»

That Thing Got A Hemi? 1966 Dodge Charger

The second I spied this 1966 Dodge Charger, I thought to myself, “Looks like L.A.” and sure enough it is. I’ve spent a bit of time, over the last ten years, in southern California and there are lots of… more»

High-Compression 390! 1969 Ford Torino Squire

Ford added the name “Torino” to its Fairlane intermediate starting in model year 1968. You could still get a Fairlane wagon in ’69, but this 1969 Ford Torino Squire occupied the top trim level with its wood-grain sides and… more»

383 V8 Transplant: 1968 Dodge Dart GT

Dodge redesigned its compact Dart in 1967 (as did Plymouth with its Valiant). The cars would go on to have a successful 10-year run before being retired in favor of the ill-fated Aspen and Volare. The GT was introduced… more»

Ahead Of Its Time: 1935 Chrysler Airflow

The Airflow was one of the first automobiles designed with aerodynamics in mind. It was marketed from 1934 to 1937 with either Chrysler or DeSoto branding. Because its appearance was a departure from the boxy styling of its competitors,… more»

Mostly Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Whenever you’re in the market for a vintage project, it’s always good to be able to trace the auto’s history as far as possible, especially if its known whereabouts go back to day one.  That’s the case with this… more»

Restoration Underway: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger was developed when Rootes – maker of the Sunbeam Alpine – began pursuing a more powerful engine for the little car. After a few false starts, Carroll Shelby built a prototype at the behest of Ian… more»

Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»

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