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1972 Plymouth Road Runner Project

Life can deliver some pretty disappointing moments, and such is the case with the current owner of this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner. They purchased the car on the strength of photos supplied by the seller, who stated that it… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

Until recently, this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 had two claims to fame. The first is that it had been part of the same family since the day it left the showroom floor. The second is that it has… more»

Triple White Feature Car: 1993 Ford Mustang LX

When you hear the words “Feature Car,” it brings to mind a vehicle that gets a four-page spread in Fast Fords magazine. However, in the case of the Fox body Mustang, it’s actually a limited-edition cosmetic package that offered… more»

33K Original Miles? 1995 BMW M3

There’s a significant part of me that didn’t want to share this low-mileage 1995 BMW M3 with the broader community. However, I’ve reached a point in life where more projects sound like a burden, so it’s a healthy exercise… more»

Turbocharged Project: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

The Dodge Daytona built during the K-Car years is one of the hobby’s more misunderstood driver’s cars – and that includes by yours truly. On paper, it seems like the sort of vehicle we should all aspire to own… more»

Needs Finishing: 1963 Buick Riviera

I have always struggled to choose a clear-cut favorite classic from the 1960s. The shortlist features all the usual suspects, including the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, and Pontiac Firebird. However, the First Generation Buick Riviera has always been a… more»

Parts Car 2-Pack: Pair of Maserati Quattroportes

Dating back to 1963, the Maserati Quattroporte was a full-size luxury sedan built in Italy. The fifth generation was produced from 2003 to 2012, and the last of the last were built in 2023. In the U.S., they were… more»

Dusty Desert Find: 1962 Chrysler Newport

From 1961 to 1981, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level full-size car. But because it was a Chrysler, it was far from a basic automobile. In 1962, the 361 cubic inch V8 was the standard engine, and we assume that’s… more»

Weather-Worn: 1978 Pontiac Grand LeMans

The LeMans spent 20 years as Pontiac’s mid-size automobile, giving life to the GTO muscle car in the middle of the 1960s. It was given a luxury model in the early 1970s, appropriately dubbed Luxury LeMans. In 1975, they… more»

Restorable Wagon? 1960 Studebaker Lark VI

By the end of the 1950s, things were looking bleak at Studebaker-Packard. Their merger in 1954 didn’t produce the desired results, and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. A temporary reprieve came in the form of the new… more»

Unfinished Project: De Tomaso Pantera

Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, but few have the presence of a De Tomaso Pantera. This example, recently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Lumberton, North Carolina, isn’t a weekend driver or a quick cosmetic refresh. Instead,… more»

Special Delivery: Barn Find Cushman Package Kar

Cushman Motor Company was founded in 1901 to make small-displacement engines for farm and household equipment. Just a few years later, manufacturers were experimenting with scooters; in fact, the US Postal Service contracted with Autoped to put its mail… more»

Weekend Cruiser? 1969 Buick Skylark Custom

Buick offered four versions of their mid-size cars in 1969: Special Deluxe, Skylark, Skylark Custom, and Gran Sport. And within this group, only the latter two offered the car as a convertible. 6,552 Skylark Custom drop-tops were produced that… more»

Patina and a 409! 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon

It’s a safe bet that the majority of 1962 Chevy Biscaynes were sold with either an inline-6 or a small-block V8. And the 409 big-block V8 could be ordered for any one of them. But the number of Biscayne… more»

Euro-Delivery 1967 Fiat 850 Coupé

Italian car makers have a knack for clothing the most basic of vehicles in charming sheet metal. The 850 coupé was launched in 1965, an addition to the growing stable of 850 offerings. It was designed in-house by Fiat,… more»

396 Powered: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino

This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino has so many positive attributes that it is impossible to choose a single one as most significant. It looks tired, but it is rust-free. The seller performed a few mechanical upgrades to maximize the… more»