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Recently Revived: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

When the seller located this beautiful 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, it had been parked since 1990. They worked through a meticulous revival process that consumed thousands of dollars. However, it has proved a wise investment because it is… more»

Dry Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Judging a book by its cover can be a major mistake, especially when it is a classic like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Don’t let its tired and baked exterior fool you because this rock-solid desert find would make… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1967 Chrysler 300

The famous Chrysler 300 “Letter Series” was born in 1955 and continued through 1965 with most models having sequential lettering in the name, aka 300-C, 300-D, etc. In 1962, Chrysler added the Sport Series to the 300 lineup, creating… more»

Pinin Farina Masterpiece: 1950 Fiat 1100S Coupe

Fiat’s 1100 – designed in 1937 and first known as either the Fiat 508C or the Balilla 1100  – was a family car with a few tricks up its proverbial sleeve. Diminutive but still able to seat four, the… more»

One Owner Carport Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964 as an option on the mid-size LeMans/Tempest. GM bean counters thought there would be a market for 5,000 copies a year – a drop in the bucket compared to the 32,400 that were… more»

Quirky But Lovable: 1974 Saab Sonett III

I’m not really sure why the Saab Sonett III hasn’t achieved a higher level of collectability or price tag among sports car enthusiasts yet, but maybe just the fact that they don’t come around for sale as often as… more»

Tow It Away: 1939 Buick Special Series 40

The Special was part of the Buick line-up from the 1930s through the balance of the century (sometimes sporadically). The cars received a significant refresh in 1939 and would remain mostly unchanged after auto production resumed post-World War II…. more»

67k Original Miles: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger

Former emergency services and rescue vehicles can often represent a tempting alternative for those seeking a classic. Although many don’t lead the easiest lives, they are typically maintained to a high standard to maximize the reliability that is essential… more»

Ambitious Undertaking? 1966 Triumph TR4A

The TR4A was an evolution of the Triumph TR4 with major changes to the rear suspension to improve the ride of the sports car. This 1966 TR4A sits on jacks and is a project that’s going to need a… more»

Modern Project Car: 2002 Honda S2000

It’s hard to believe sometimes that a car has already aged enough to be considered a restoration candidate when you still consider it to be “late model.” That’s my response to seeing this 2002 Honda S2000 appear as a… more»

One Owner Barn Find: 1964 Buick Wildcat

Through most of the 1960s. Wildcat was the performance version of Buick’s full-size automobiles, sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra. Unlike its temporary at Pontiac, the Grand Prix, the car was available in multiple body styles, including a 4-door… more»

Driveway Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

When the Ford Mustang hit the scene in April 1964, buyers flocked in droves to dealers to get theirs. In the abbreviated so-called 1964 ½ season, only coupes and convertibles were available, with fastbacks joining the line-up in the… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere

Here’s another “ran when parked” story, starring this 1963 Plymouth Belvedere here on eBay, bid to $2600 with no reserve. Journey with your trailer to Bellingham, Washington to fish this example out of the seller’s storage unit. The Belvedere… more»

One-Year-Only Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger Deputy

The Challenger had a fine inaugural year when Dodge introduced its new pony car for 1970 with several different models to choose from, but one in particular that sometimes seems to not garner a whole lot of attention is… more»

Restoration In Progress: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer K5

Sometimes it’s tricky to pick up on a restoration project that a previous owner has already begun, with one of the unknowns often arising being concerns over the quality of the work that has already been performed, and whether… more»

Numbers-Matching 440: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Project

1971 was still a fun time period when a prospective buyer visited his local Dodge dealer dreaming of driving away in a muscle car, with the Charger receiving an all-new look plus several exciting options available for powering it. … more»