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Hemi Orange: 1974 Plymouth Duster 400 V8

The Duster was a popular fastback variant of the Plymouth Valiant. Between 1970 and 1976, they sold more than 1.3 million of them (plus a smaller number rebadged as the Dodge Dart Demon/Dart Sport). This 1974 edition no longer… more»

Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»

Faceless Classic: 1971 Plymouth Duster

Many people view the grille and headlamps as the “face” of any vehicle. That means the lack of those items on this 1971 Plymouth Duster leaves it looking like a faceless classic. Don’t be fooled because this is a… more»

Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo GT

Found in a shop belonging to an Alfa collector who passed away, this 1977 Alfa Romeo GT Andretti Edition is now for sale on craigslist for $7500. The car has been sitting for ten years without being started. Its… more»

Twin Turbo Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway

Forced induction was one of the great motoring trends of the 1980s. Manufacturers and aftermarket tuning specialists realized that it offered endless scope for development that boosted performance significantly. Callaway Cars took the bull by the horns, releasing cars… more»

1 of 1,499: 1957 Ford Thunderbird “Super V8”

First-generation Ford Thunderbirds (1955-57) were 2-seat personal luxury cars. They sold well enough but would do even better when the 1958 redesign brought seating for four. A rare 1957 T-Bird is the E-Code edition which came with a 312… more»

Hallmark Camper Adorned 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat 4WD!

Here’s a case where the topper may be more special than the truck it’s on, or at least that’s what the seller of this 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat was thinking a couple of years ago when he bought… more»

67k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Bronco has long fascinated me. It is nothing to do with the ongoing popularity because there isn’t a single reason why it shouldn’t be. There are many factors at play that allow these classics to perform… more»

Buried Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Sometimes the first challenge facing an enthusiast intent on a project build is to unearth their chosen classic from a spot it has occupied for many years. Hiding below the accumulated bric-a-brac in this garage is just such a… more»

Numbers Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette was treated to a complete overhaul in 1968, so the changes going into 1969 were minor. Aided by extended production run due to labor issues, the 1969 ‘Vettes set a sales record that wouldn’t be topped… more»

No Reserve: 1946 Chevrolet Suburban Project

The Suburban holds its place in history as the longest-running automotive production nametag, not only at your Chevrolet dealership but also worldwide, so kudos to the folks at Chevy for offering a vehicle that’s evolved over the years to… more»

One-Owner, Needs Work: 1974 Dodge Challenger

Chrysler created a new “E-body pony car platform in 1970 for the Plymouth Barracuda and the all-new Dodge Challenger. Things started out with great promise, but the market for performance-oriented cars shifted and demand for the Challenger fell almost… more»

Humpty Dumpty: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

When this Chevy Camaro was built in 1969, the “pony car” was in its third year of production and solidly in second place behind the Ford Mustang in sales. This example may have been fairly rare as it is… more»

350/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1958 Corvette has belonged to the same person for over thirty years but has hibernated in dry storage since 2016. It is begging for love and to return to its rightful place on our roads. The seller believes… more»

Field Find: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix 455 – J

Starting with the 1971 model, we witnessed what was really just a facelift to the uber-successful third-gen Pontiac Grand Prix. It was downsized in ’69  (’70 was mostly a ’69 rerun), and to my eyes, Pontiac did the update… more»

Still In The Barn! 1975 Triumph TR7

The TR7 was an interesting sports car built by Triumph from 1975 to 1981. Its wedge-like appearance was capitalized upon in the company’s marketing campaign, “the shape of things to come”. More than 141,000 of the inline-4 versions of… more»

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