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BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix 421

UPDATE – While this car is a factory 421, the seller now believes the engine that is in the car is a 389. Pontiac introduced its new Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance coupe. It established itself… more»

Real R/T? 1980 Dodge Aspen

For the most part, the Dodge Aspen and its corporate cousin Plymouth Volare are often overlooked in the muscle car market, and that’s understandable as by the time they were introduced in 1976 the majority of customers were now… more»

41K-Mile 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe

Oldsmobile restyled the second-generation 88 with a wraparound rear window and windshield, and lower, longer bodies. They were still on the B-body chassis, but they looked thoroughly modern and the design has held up well over the decades. The… more»

Cheap Wheels? 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190

In the 1950s/early 1960s, the 190 was the more “pedestrian” automobile built by Mercedes-Benz and often served as a taxi on its home turf. More than 440,000 copies were assembled, so they were seen all over Europe and here… more»

Rare Victory Edition: 1979 Triumph TR7

This 1979 Triumph TR7 hardtop is lovely royal blue, with a black top, is on Craigslist in the Binghamton, New York area with a reasonable $5,000 or best offer asking price. Thanks to Mitchell G. for this tip.

Rebuilt Engine/Transmission: 1966 Dodge Charger

Dodge introduced the Charger mid-way through the 1966 model year. It was based on the Coronet platform and with its fastback style looked a bit like a large pony car (IMO). Sales would start off slow but go like… more»

Gold Anniversary: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet celebrated 50 years of car building in 1962 and built a limited number of Impalas wearing a special Anniversary Gold coat of paint. That includes this Super Sport that looks mostly original but has a more modern engine… more»

A Worthy Project: 1931 Ford Model A Pickup

In one of the mysteries of life, Model A Ford prices are on the rise.  This is in almost direct contrast to the rest of the prewar herd.  Why is that?  Perhaps the simple, elegant simplicity that made the… more»

Driver Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette received two notable styling updates in 1958. This was the first year they would wear quad headlights and the hood gained that louvered “washboard” look. Mechanically a 283 cubic inch V8 continued to deliver power to… more»

Original 428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Although the First Generation Mustang is considered the genesis of the pony car segment, specific versions blurred the line between a pony car and a genuine muscle car. This 1969 Mach 1 is a perfect example, with its engine… more»

Drive it Home: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

So, do you fancy an Arizona holiday with an affordable project car that you could drive home as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? That dream could become a reality with this 1966 Ford Galaxie… more»

First Year Project: 1966 Ford Bronco

Ford had high hopes for the model when it introduced the First Generation Bronco in 1966. The initial reception was positive, but sales subsequently floundered. However, a largely unloved vehicle has found new legs in the classic community. This… more»

Last Registered in 1956: Crosley Super Wagon

Once again, from the fertile imagination of Powel Crosley and just out of sixty-seven years of storage, we have a Crosley vehicle for consideration. This one is on craigslist, a CD Super Wagon, with an asking price of $8500…. more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

There is something undeniably attractive about a project car that runs well and is roadworthy. It allows a new owner to indulge immediately in the classic motoring experience while planning their restoration strategies. That is the opportunity offered by… more»

Factory A/C: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer

Chrysler head stylist Virgil Exner must have worked overtime in designing the “Forward Look” cars of 1957-59. They appeared nothing like what came before them and inspired others in the industry to adopt a lower, longer, wider look to… more»

Please Finish This Hot Rod: 1934 Ford Coupe

Many consider American hot rods to be an art form of sorts.  Art museums have made a lot of money displaying carefully curated exhibitions of the most beautiful among these vehicles.  One of the most popular canvases for this… more»

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