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Restore or Drive? 1947 Chevy 3100 Five-Window Pickup

Chevrolet’s first post-war truck – the Advance-Design line – offered buyers just about any configuration imaginable starting in 1947. Sizes ranged from half-ton to two-ton, and shapes ran from pickups to cab-overs to panel vans to school buses. The… more»

Rebuilt 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette looks rough around the edges and would undoubtedly respond positively to restoration. It may seem overwhelming, but its freshly rebuilt big-block V8 makes it worth a closer look. It runs and drives, and the seller… more»

1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»

390 X-Code: 1969 AMC Javelin SST Project

It’s an almost unimaginable level of coolness when your dad buys a car two weeks after you were born because you both share the same name, with plans already in the works for a father-and-son rotisserie restoration once the… more»

Carport Find: 1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8

Ford’s hot Mustang “pony car” got its first restyle in 1967. The big news was an enlargement of the engine compartment to accept big-block V8 engines. Competition finally arrived that year, so the Mustang saw its first decline in… more»

Fresh Paint: 1969 Mercury Cougar

Flexibility can sometimes be the difference between success and failure when selling a classic car. The owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar demonstrates this trait. It is currently up for auction, but the seller indicates they may entertain reasonable… more»

440 V8 Project: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The Dodge Charger had a record sales year in 1973 – up by more than 56%. The car received a refresh in styling after a total redesign in 1971. Gone were the hidden headlights and the SE models (half… more»

BF Auction: 1946 Ford American LaFrance 4×4 Firetruck

UPDATE — The seller has added a photo of an identification number on the cab, suggesting this is an ALF Crash Truck made for the War Department in 1941. The photo can be viewed below. The stories a find… more»

Rebuilt Tin Woodie! 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe

In the 1940s, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka woodie or woody) was popular. And increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, after World War II, the genre began disappearing in favor of a full metal body. The last one… more»

Parked 49 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

The best-selling car of 1965 wasn’t the new Ford Mustang as you might think. It was the Chevrolet Impala (at more than one million copies). But that demand wasn’t sustainable, and sales dropped by more than 20% the following… more»

Two Prior Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1970 model year was likely the peak for the American-made mid-size muscle car.  More than 51,000 buyers scooped up copies of the Chevelle SS 396, which now had a 402 cubic inch engine and a 454 CI companion…. more»

A Classic Combination: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

Some automotive journalists think that interest in pre-war cars is not what it used to be, however true fans of barn find hotrods know that 1940 Ford coupes like this one, up for sale here on ebay in Tuscon,… more»

Daily Driver: 1972 Dodge Challenger

In the late 1960s, “Dodge Rebellion” was the Chrysler division’s mantra as it positioned itself as the performance arm of the corporation. The Challenger was likely the last newcomer of that group, debuting in the Fall of 1969 for… more»

Stored Since 1988: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Until recently, this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible had called this barn home since 1988. Its previous owner was an enthusiast who planned its restoration. However, with his passing, the seller is selling it to settle his estate. The restoration… more»

Yard Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

It is sometimes said that with enough time, money, and dedication, almost any classic car can be saved from oblivion. I’ve never been entirely convinced of that view, although I have seen a few pretty sad and sorry vehicles… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

When a classic car hits the market with No Reserve, it will garner attention. The interest intensifies when the vehicle is as desirable as this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454. The bidding history of this project candidate demonstrates that… more»

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