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Parts or Restore: 1988 Porsche 928 S4

The Porsche 928, sadly, is always on the cusp of becoming a parts car if it’s rough shape. Despite the rapid rise in prices for anything with the Porsche crest on the hood, it hasn’t elevated models like the… more»

Assembly Required: 1964 Austin Healey 3000

The seller’s father started restoring this ’64 Austin Healey, having taken it apart and reworked the body when he passed away. Unfortunately, the engine was lost in the process though the rest of the British sports car may be… more»

Worth Saving? 1970 Citroen DS

Let’s say I told you I had a beat-up, ratty four-door for you to restore. What would you imagine? A Chevelle, maybe, possibly some kind of Plymouth. What if I then said, “It’s French”? Would I hear nothing but… more»

Huge Stash of Classic Cars and Parts

Finding the right candidate for a project build can be challenging, and enthusiasts often chase their tails during their quest. Even if they already have a restoration on the go, hunting through regular online auction sites for parts can… more»

Bubble-Top 428 V8: 1961 Ford Starliner

The Starliner was a two-year Ford offering at the high end of the Galaxie series. It employed fastback styling which may have been cooked up to compete with the Chevy Impala Sport Coupe (“bubble-top”) and to help Ford compete… more»

Same Owner 47 Years: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The Formula was like the upscale Firebird Trans Am without all the glitz and glamour. Under the hood, they could be ordered from mild to wild and looked less assuming than the Burt Reynolds edition from Smokey and the… more»

Your Inner Child Wants This: 1951 GMC Short School Bus

Short buses are often referred to in inappropriate jokes.  Despite this checkered connection, short buses are very versatile and can be converted into pretty neat campers.  If you formerly were a passenger on a bus of any sort, then… more»

Classified Find: 1954 Ford F-100 Pickup

Older Pickups were once considered nothing but workhorses, with many ending their lives discarded in a field or farmyard when their useful days were done. Now, they are one of the most desirable vehicles in the classic world, with… more»

Rebuilt 383: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner looks more like a Road Runover, it’s in shaky, but not surprising condition. Unfortunately, rust was the bane of this generation of ChryCo’s B-body and that malady has befallen this example. There was a… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Honda Z600

UPDATE 02/09/2023: We’ve recently seen a few cases where a classic car owner has fallen foul of a non-paying buyer, which appears to be the case with this 1971 Honda Z600. Its previous listing indicates it sold for $7,900,… more»

Solid Restorer: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

Advancing years can see some people wish they were younger, but I land in the opposite camp. I sometimes wish I were older, but the reason is slightly odd. If I had been born earlier, I might have been… more»

Replacement 440 Included: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

It might look battered and bruised, but this 1968 Charger R/T is a surprisingly solid classic that could be a rewarding restoration project. It has a healthy V8 under the hood and a long list of options to increase… more»

Red on Red: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The 1965 model year was a high-water mark for Chevrolet. Among other records, they build more than one million copies of the popular Impala. That was across all body styles and included the Super Sport and the new Caprice,… more»

Christine Tribute! 1958 Plymouth Belvedere

This 1958 Plymouth Belvedere looks like Christine from the 1983 horror movie of the same name. Except that the film car was a 2-door hardtop in the incorrect color and this version is a 2-door Club Sedan (pillared doors)…. more»

Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There is a fear among enthusiasts that the day will arrive when the supply of desirable classic cars squirreled away in barns, garages, or sheds, will trickle to a halt. However, I don’t believe that will happen. As the… more»

Red Hot Roller! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Pop the hood on this shiny red Chevy and you’ll get a good view of a snowy driveway in Antioch, Illinois. The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 comes with no engine or transmission, but the seller references a build… more»

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