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No Reserve 340 Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is said to have last been registered as a driver in 1978, and from the looks of things, this one may not have moved under its own power since around that period.  It’s been owned… more»

4-Speed Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1972 model year was the last for the second-generation A-body Chevelles as the new “Colonnade” design would arrive in 1973. Without a build sheet, it’s still hard today to identify a 1972 Chevelle Super Sport as the real… more»

Rare 1964 Rambler Typhoon Barn Find

To introduce its all-new “Torque Command” inline-6 engine, American Motors introduced a limited production Classic in mid-1964. It was called the Typhoon, a Classic 770 2-door hardtop that came in only one-color combination (black over Solar Yellow) and with… more»

Wrecked Restomod: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The new Ford Mustang was the hottest thing since sliced bread in 1965 with nearly 560,000 sold. And 14% of those were the fastback edition like the seller’s car. Until not long ago, this was a beautiful, customized car… more»

Rolling Project: 1974 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After sales continued to decline year after year, Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1974. Now dubbed Mustang II, the car was 500 lbs. lighter and 19 inches shorter than the 1973 model, which had become big and bloated over… more»

Superior Hearse Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 68

Superior Coach Co. has been in business for more than 100 years, building hearses, ambulances, and limousines. Most of them were based on then-current model Cadillacs, like this 1960 Series 68 (Fleetwood). We’re told it’s just 1 of 128… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Lincoln Premiere Landau

Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and an enthusiast searching for a likely prospect to park in their workshop can typically find something appropriate if they are willing to search long and hard. If luxury is high… more»

Parked Since The Mid-Eighties: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

The seller of this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am doesn’t provide a whole lot of specific detailed information about his F-Body to consider, but what we do get combined with the photos just might be enough for a potential buyer… more»

Sitting 10 Long Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes Corvette collectors cannot see the forest for the trees.  Too often their focus is on ensuring that every number matches and that their beloved sports cars are exactly as they left the factory.  The problem is that a… more»

Texas Field Finds: Stash of AMC Cars

If you’re a fan of American Motors products from the 1960s and 1970s, there seems to be an abundance of them in a field in Taylor, Texas. At least five are there (three Gremlins, a Pacer, and an Ambassador),… more»

Buick’s Factory Hot Rod: 1955 Century Convertible with No Reserve

It’s said that the model name of Buick’s first Century in 1936 was the result of its ability to top 100 mph, which itself was the result of dropping the Roadmaster’s 320 into the Special’s lighter body. Some even… more»

Silver Metallic Paint: 1959 Porsche 356 A

The seller “Dusty Cars” seems to have a lock on finding survivor-grade air-cooled Porsches with either incredibly desirable specs, a wonderful story, or in the case of this 1959 356, both. The car shown here is a 356A T2… more»

One Family Owned 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has been enjoyed by the same family ever since it was new, with the early history including taking the buyer and his wife to Daytona Beach for their honeymoon.  Decades later, the son drove it… more»

Flooded 1968 Shelby GT350

The recent hurricanes have yielded massive property claims, with entire communities wiped out due to high winds and flooding. From Florida to North Carolina, entire cities and towns were absolutely decimated. The speed of the storms likely meant many… more»

Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall.  The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books.  For Ford, the Mustang had… more»

Cheap Limited Edition! 1977 Dodge Charger

When I think of the iconic B-body Dodge Charger, a 1977 Limited Edition example such as today’s Clarksville, Iowa find, is not what immediately comes to mind. It seems that the Charger, at least in my memory bank, slipped… more»