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Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE With a 383

Classic Mopar machinery from the 1960s and early 1970s remains a firm favorite among enthusiasts because the cars generally display a stylish appearance and class-leading performance. Solid project candidates from the era are highly-sought, which is graphically demonstrated by… more»

No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find

  UPDATE 07/20/2023: There seems to have been a recent epidemic of people bidding on classic Corvettes only to not front with the cash when the auction ends. This 1973 model is the second example of the breed we’ve… more»

Nicest One Left? 1964 Studebaker Daytona

Most of Studebaker’s production in 1964 was conducted in Hamilton, Ontario. That’s because the company shuttered its South Bend, Indiana plant due to rising costs and shrinking product demand. The Daytona convertible was one of the rarest cars built… more»

Rare Gold Anniversary: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

To help celebrate 50 years in the car-building business, Chevrolet arranged for dealers to order a limited number of Impalas painted in a special color. That was paint code 927 or Anniversary Gold, and estimates are that only 300… more»

Vintage Snowmobile: 1965 Arctic Cat 100D

Arctic Cat is a brand of snowmobile (and other off-terrain products) that has been around since 1960. The company was started by one of the founders of Polaris, which would become one of its main competitors. The 100 was… more»

Garaged for 33 Years: 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook

Now, this one brings back memories of summers gone by. Two of my uncles had “River Places” in Virginia. They were nothing fancy but we had a blast there growing up with our cousins and their fellow “river rats.”… more»

Pass the Grey Poupon: 1963 Jaguar Mark X Sedan

Upper-end British automobiles have always been associated with wealth.  Rolls-Royce, Range Rover, and Jaguar have always had a certain old-world money mystique to them.  A mustard company picked up on this with their famous Grey Poupon commercial in 1981. … more»

No Reserve Explorer: 1976 Ford Bronco

So, this first-gen 1976 Ford Bronco is known as an “Explorer”, news to me. I thought the model name Explorer surfaced in ’91 on Ford’s new SUV. Nope, it was a trim level on the first-gen Bronco as far… more»

Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the… more»

56k-Mile Survivor! 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Even though the Dodge Challenger was sort of a late entry into the popular pony car market, buyers seemed to instantly fall in love with it as just shy of 80,000 managed to find homes during the inaugural model… more»

Original 383! 1963 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon

Owning a Station Wagon often means striking a compromise between practicality and performance, but must that always be the case? The answer is a resounding “no” if the Wagon is this 1963 Plymouth Belvedere. Its interior offers enough space… more»

Become a Railroad Baron: 1950 Tom Thumb Park Train

Once upon a time, kids aspired to be the drivers of trucks, flyers of airplanes, and engineers of locomotives.  Some of the most popular toys of the twentieth century reflect these desires.  Hundreds of thousands of Tonka trucks, airplane… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Ford management initially hesitated to grant Mercury entry into the pony car market, but giving the project the green light proved wise. The resulting car was the Cougar, which accounted for 40% of total sales for the entire Lincoln-Mercury… more»

Package Deal: 1976 Dodge D-200 Pickup/Camper

The D/W Series of trucks were built by Dodge from 1961 to 1993 across three generations. The D-200 was a 2-wheel drive, ¾-ton pickup that would have been popular with campers, like the seller’s father. It’s a one-owner vehicle… more»

428 Cobra Jet/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969, and buyers could choose from various engines to power their new toy. Those wanting a classic with a touch of Tabasco could select the 428 Cobra Jet V8, and when coupled… more»

4X4 With 350 V8: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

I’m on a 4WD kick these last few postings – the International C1200, the ’87 Sammy, an Eagle, and now here on eBay, this hunky 1971 Chevrolet Blazer. I’m a Ford guy (ok, I am not a guy, but… more»