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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»

Turbocharged! 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI

For more than two decades, Chrysler Corp. had a vested interest in Mitsubishi Motors, giving them access to a variety of Japanese-built cars to sell in the U.S. One of those was the Chrysler Conquest, a variant of the… more»

32k Original Miles: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

The seller states that if we ignore the tires and battery, this 1985 Pontiac Trans Am is an original and unmolested survivor with 32,000 miles on the clock. It isn’t perfect, but it is a highly optioned classic with… more»

Better Than It Looks? 1972 Ford Bronco

It is easy to judge a book by its cover. A cursory glance at this 1972 Ford Bronco suggests it is a classic suffering the typical rust issues that plague these vehicles, and returning it to its former glory… more»