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Rotary Project: 1974 Mazda REPU

This, to me, is one of the coolest pickup trucks ever built. The Mazda Rotary pickup remains, to this day, the only rotary-engined truck ever built and it has developed a loyal following because of it. However, they come… more»

Twelve Built: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT Stinger Ferrari Replica

Every so often, a listing comes along that sits squarely at the crossroads of automotive curiosity, controversy, and craftsmanship. This 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT, currently listed on eBay, is one of those cars. With 60,000 miles, a clean title,… more»

2 for 1: Pair of 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles

“See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was an advertising slogan and song belted out by Dinah Shore beginning in the 1950s. And it was still true in 1969 when the company built 14,415 full-size convertibles, all of them Impalas…. more»

Deathmobile Starter Kit: 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible

If you were making a short list of iconic American movies, National Lampoon’s Animal House would have to be near the top of your list.  This unexpected hit in 1978 set the standards for college behavior and fraternity hijinks… more»

Cheap 2-For-1 Deal: 1955 Dodge Royal

Though it was the top trim level offered by Dodge upon introduction, the Royal seems to sometimes be overlooked or forgotten by many Mopar fans, and there could be a couple of reasons for that.  Production was relatively short,… more»

345 V8 Survivor: 1973 International 1110 Pickup

“It’s a workingman’s rig. Strong as they come and smooth as they go. A pickup that you can assign the toughest tasks. Then take on a trip or to town with pride.” So says a brochure for a 1973… more»

Reserve Met: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Life can change without warning, forcing us to alter well-established plans. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which the seller purchased with visions of a restoration dancing in their head. However, the lure of a… more»

38k Original Mile Shop Find: 1982 Ford Mustang GL

It is said that patience is a virtue. If this 1982 Ford Mustang GL were a sentient being, it would possess that attribute in abundance. The seller located it hiding in the back of a body shop, a spot… more»

Hemi Orange Project: 1971 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s… more»

Running Project: 1964 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But it was far from being austere, representing nearly 60% of Chrysler-branded sales in 1964 alone. Wearing all-new sheet metal in 1963, the Newport was little changed going… more»

Rebuilt Original 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

While General Motors was focusing on its new Colonnade body styling for 1973, the folks at Hurst were also busy figuring out how to make it better, at least for the Oldsmobile division.  Just under 1,100 examples of the… more»

Straightforward Early Ford Project: 1930 Ford Model A

Sometimes the most appealing projects are the simplest ones. No long restoration stories, no exaggerated claims—just an honest vintage vehicle waiting for the next person to pick up where someone else left off. That’s exactly what this 1930 Ford… more»

One Owner? 1954 Ford F-500 Stake Truck

Very few times in life am I rendered speechless, but it happened back in 2010: A man approached me in a parking lot and asked me if I was the original owner of my ’53 Buick Special. I was… more»

Stored Indoors 45 Years! 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler

We recently saw a Harley-Davidson snowmobile from the AMF era, and their first attempt at making a successful snowmobile came with the Ski-Daddler series in 1966. This 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Oshkosh,… more»

Running Rarity: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special

If you’re a car enthusiast, it’s always a fun time when a manufacturer develops a regional-specific example of your favorite auto, which is what happened for buyers of Ford’s pony car on the West Coast during the late sixties. … more»

1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 W/ Alaskan Camper

Is this faded Indian Ceramic? It looks almost like a Mary Kay Jeep, and even though I’m not a big pink vehicle guy, I like the look. I’d instantly move to New Mexico if I owned this rig; it… more»

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