One of the most often closed muscle cars is the Chevelle SS 396. The seller makes the case that this is a real deal 1969 SS 396, but it’s missing the original L78 engine which was replaced by a… more»
Project Cars
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Orphan Car Project: 1937 Graham Sedan
One of the side effects of the Great Depression was its forced consolidation of the automobile industry. While there were dozens of reputable makers before the Black Thursday stock market crash in 1929, very few companies survived the financial… more»
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30K Mile Farm Find: 1981 Dodge Aries K Wagon
Sometimes the most historic vehicles are among the least collectible in the marketplace. This is generally the case for Chrysler’s K-platform cars. When Chrysler bet all the marbles on this front-wheel-drive platform, the company’s failure in the marketplace would… more»
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Classified Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Custom
When an owner customizes a classic car, the changes will often evolve as time passes. However, there are sometimes exceptions to that rule, which this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am perfectly demonstrates. The custom touches across this car represent a… more»
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French Racing Blue: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Aspen debuted in 1976 as the successor to Dodge’s venerable Dart compact. But the car suffered quality control issues right out of the gate that resulted in a flurry of recalls. It took a while, but most of… more»
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Behind The Barn Find: 1964 Land Rover Series IIA
When it comes to 4x4s, Land Rover’s Series of trucks is an icon around the globe. They are simple, rugged, and seriously capable off-roads. Unfortunately, they are prone to serious rust issues and getting difficult to find here in… more»
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Parked for 43 Year: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I struggle to imagine owning a desirable classic like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 and leaving it moldering in a barn for decades. That has been the fate of this car, and time has not been kind to this… more»
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No Top Drop-Top: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors entered the “pony car” market in 1967 to compete against the highly successful Ford Mustang. And they came at it with two offerings, the Chevy Camaro, and the Pontiac Firebird. The two cars were based on the… more»
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No Reserve: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Some classic cars age gracefully, while others suffer a less dignified fate. This 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville falls into the latter category. Despite the ongoing popularity of these cars, I suspect this one’s days of wafting down our… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1969 Dodge Charger
Dodge’s sporty mid-size entry, the Charger, was something of a slow starter. Production numbers for the 1966-67 launch were modest, but with the redesign of 1968, they exploded. The 1968 model year would top 92,000 copies, a figure that… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Pontiac GTO
UPDATE – The seller provided us a photo of their Georgia Registration. Cars built on or before 1962 aren’t issued titles in Georgia. Cars built between ’63-’65 have the option to be titled, but arent required. Check with your… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
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Low Rider Wagon! 1970 Pontiac Catalina
Debuting in 1950 as a trim package, the Catalina would enjoy more than a 30-year run in the Pontiac lineup. It would become the maker’s best-selling full-size series and could be thought of as the Pontiac version of the… more»
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No Reserve, Rare Ragtop: 1963 Alvis TD 21
Alvis was established to make engines, scooters, and carburetors in Coventry, England in 1919. Its first car followed in 1920, called the 10/30. After a foray into sports racing that brought it wins at LeMans, Alvis shifted to concentrate… more»
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Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
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Tent Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Back in 1970, this Chevelle SS 396 must have been an impressive sight when new. Wearing Tuxedo Black paint (we think) with a matching interior and a 4-speed, this would have been a helluva car. But sometime in the… more»
