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Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car

Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»

Parked in The ’70s: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

I have been involved in the classic scene longer than I probably care to admit, and certain cars have remained a constant throughout those decades. One of the more obvious is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Many enthusiasts believe… more»

Cruisin’ Wagon Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Launched in 1964, the Chevelle would be Chevrolet’s mid-size product for many years to come. Styling was refreshed in 1967, so the Chevelles could be identified from the year before by noticeable headlight and taillight changes. The Malibu was… more»

350 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans

This 1971 Pontiac LeMans had been a daily driver for many years. The plan was to eventually restore the car, but mechanical issues developed, and the automobile has been sidelined for the past eight years (and maybe outside). Some… more»

Garage Bound for 45 Years: 1961 MG MGA

Sometimes procrastination can pay off in unexpected ways.  Take for example this 1961 MG MGA roadster for sale on Craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri.  This pasty white sports car has been hidden away in a garage for 45 long… more»

Hot Rod Project: 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe

There are certain years of prewar Ford production that attract hot rod builders like flies to a picnic.  1932, 1934, 1936, and 1940 are all banner years for Fords, and within those years, coupes and roadsters reign supreme.  For… more»

One-Year-Only 1960 Dodge Matador Project

Whenever the name Matador is used in automotive terminology, I typically think of the AMC cars from the seventies, specifically those oddly-shaped but loveable 2-door coupes from the second generation.  However, more than a decade before the American Motors… more»

Highly Original with 32k Miles: 1952 Plymouth Cambridge Club Coupe

Okay all you fans of highly original, low mileage, unmolested time capsule cars with great patina, here’s a 1952 Plymouth Cambridge Club Coupe for your consideration. The seller uses all-caps and exclamation points to let prospective buyers know that… more»

Straight-8 Survivor: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain

Introduced in 1949, the Chieftain and Streamliner were Pontiac’s first all-new cars since before World War II. The Chieftain would eventually become the GM division’s entry-level automobile and remain in the mix through 1958. This 1951 edition, in a… more»

Glass Roof Barn Find! 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner

The restyled 1955 Ford gets a lot more attention than the 1954 Ford and rightfully so. But, the 54’s, which represented the last year of the ’52-’54 Shoebox 2.0 styling, are good-looking cars that offered a glimpse of what… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The Corvette has remained a staple of the Chevrolet model range for over seven decades, and it would be hard to picture a dealership that didn’t stock a Corvette today. It has enjoyed a long and successful run, and… more»

Customized In ’78: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 4-Speed

The mid 1970’s saw car after car get ravaged by emissions and gas mileage considerations. The victim was power. However, Pontiac was still building excitement and doing their best, even with both hands tied behind their back. The base… more»

Easy Revival: 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer

The Custom Royal enjoyed a short run in the 1950s as Dodge’s range-topping model. It is a prime example of Virgil Exner’s “forward look” design philosophy, a styling trend that forever changed American automotive design. Cars no longer needed… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO

The GTO remained part of Pontiac’s LeMans range in 1965 but did not receive standalone model status until the following year. That makes our feature car one of the last of that breed, and the first owner’s decision to… more»

Stash Of Over 20 Classic Chevrolets For Sale

When you run across a car collection, you’ll find that it often focuses on a type of car, a particular brand, or even a specific model. In the case of this assortment in Gretna, Nebraska, it’s comprised of 1961… more»

Wrecked 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Before this 1965 Ford Mustang got into a rather nasty accident, it was probably a sharp-looking ride. Someone had fixed it up like something of a Shelby GT350 tribute, though the colors are wrong and the drivetrain was once… more»