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Only Backs Up: 1962 Chrysler Imperial

The Imperial was part of the Chrysler portfolio from 1926 until its demise in 1993. For much of this time, it competed in the shadows of both Cadillac and Lincoln, usually ending up a distant third in sales. This… more»

Restless Project: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

The Plymouth Duster arrived in 1970 as the sporty, fastback version of the company’s stoic Valiant compact. Offered in a single body style, it would be quite popular through the end of the Valiant run in 1976. The Duster… more»

Retractable Hard Top 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

This 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner features one of the most complex and greatest feats of engineering that was truly pioneering in 1957…A fully retractable hard top. If you’ve never seen one, they are mesmerizing to watch go up and… more»

Factory Short Box 1970 Chevrolet C-10

Original short-box pickups like this 1970 Chevrolet C-10 are so popular they can command really high prices. They are so popular, in fact, that there are literally hundreds of internet videos and magazine articles on how to convert long-bed… more»

Rolling Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge sort of got a late start in the marketplace when the Challenger was introduced in 1970, but for its first couple of years especially the car sure made a big splash among muscle car enthusiasts, with even no-drivetrain… more»

One Prior Owner: 1981 Ford Fairmont

The Fairmont was the successor to the popular Ford Maverick and would be built for six model years (1978-83). Unlike the Maverick which had been Falcon-based, the Fairmont (and the similar Mercury Zephyr) was built on the new Fox… more»

Rare Coupe: 1966 Glas 1700GT Project

Hans Glas was born in Bavaria, growing up around his family’s agricultural machinery business. Hans spent a decade in the US learning manufacturing techniques and upon his return to Germany, he purchased the ag business from his forebears. After… more»

Old School Cool: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe

In the pantheon of old Fords, the ’32 coupe and various Model As are always favorites with hot-rodders and collectors. As the ’30s wore on, perhaps the popularity wore off a bit. But, how about a 1936 Deluxe Five-Window… more»

Parked In 2016: 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger

I can’t help myself from thinking of the John Anderson song, “Swingin’” whenever I see a Dart Swinger, which may be different from what some other folks think of when they see a car with the name Swinger. This… more»

Fuel Injected 383 Stroker V8: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

While the American performance car scene wasn’t dead by 1974, its condition was probably critical. The enthusiasts were still there, begging for new models that would pin them in their seats. However, tightening safety and emission regulations added weight… more»

Bargain Of The Year? 1966 Imperial LeBaron

I know that 2023 just started, but this may still be the best deal of the year on December 31st. The second-generation Imperial was made for a decade, or actually from 1956 for the 1957 model year, until the… more»

Running Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

This 1969 Dodge Charger SE is still in the project stage, but quite a bit of work has already been performed, so if you’ve been in the market for a late-sixties B-Body to work on that’s had a good… more»

Canadian Six-Banger: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

Before 1970, Chevrolet called its entry-level Chevelle the 300 Deluxe. After that, it was simply “Chevelle.” The car was a low-frills version of the highly popular Malibu, and you could even get one as a pillarless 2-door Sport Coupe…. more»

Treehouse Project? Wrecked Airplane Find

I have recently begun watching – don’t ask me why – a YouTube channel that chronicles plane mishaps. I suppose it has to do with the fact that the account is really well done, with incredibly accurate portrayals of… more»

455 V8 Transplant: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Until 1967, Ford’s Mustang had the pony car market all to itself. Well, almost, as the Plymouth Barracuda debuted 17 days earlier in 1964, but quickly got lost in the Mustang’s dust. General Motors landed a 1-2 punch by… more»

Barn Cave-In: Alfa Romeo Spider Project

Should all vintage cars be saved if their bodywork and engines are intact? That’s a subjective question for sure, but when we see a vehicle that doesn’t typically have high values but is also seemingly not past the point… more»

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