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Restore or Replicate? 1941 Ford COE Crew Cab

This 1941 Ford cab-over is offered for sale by Iron City Garage. If you aren’t aware of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based dealer, they are one of the premier sources for vintage patina project trucks in the country. They have about 400K… more»

Sting in the Tail: 1967 Fiat-Abarth OT 1000 Spider

Fiat fans are well-schooled on the topic of Carlo Abarth and his tuning skills: Abarth turned tiny motors into screaming banshees, helping Fiat post thousands of wins on race tracks all over the world. His association with the company… more»

Roller Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a 1982 Corvette is a member of the vaunted C-3 class which covered the years 1968 through 1982. Yeah, it’s the end of the run but these final year examples don’t have nearly… more»

Restore, or Not? 1973 Datsun 240Z

Datsun 240Z prices have shot upward in the last few years, as restored examples of this ubiquitous but competent sports car began to hit the market. It’s as if the willingness to spend real money to make a pristine… more»

Field Find: 1973 Volkswagen Bus

During the height of the Volkswagen van craze in the late 2010s, it wasn’t uncommon to see some nice examples bring six figures at auction. Prices have dropped off since then, but their popularity hasn’t waned. This one is… more»

Work-In-Process: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T

The Coronet nameplate returned after six years in 1965 as a mid-size, B-bodied Dodge product. The R/T was included for model years 1967 through 1970 and was the high-performance variant of the car. This ’68 has been owned by… more»

Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»

Factory 427! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Project

The Caprice was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet for ’68, but along with all that comfort for 6, buyers also had a good choice of powerplants to equip their nearly 18 feet long luxury coupe with, including the large 427, which… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Sport Coupe

Pontiac introduced the Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance grand tourer. The badge soldiered on until 2008, but this 1963 example is a gem. It is a two-owner classic that has been stored for years. It needs… more»

Ran When Parked: 1967 Porsche 912

The Porsche 912 has become a bit of a bargain as prices for the classic 911 have skyrocketed. Even so, long-hood air-cooled models tend to always command a premium these days, so the fact this nicely optioned 912 project… more»

Swivel Seats: 36k Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was one of those few larger cars whose sales didn’t suffer in the wake of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. Production of the 1973-77 Colonnade era Monte Carlos was more than double that of the original… more»

1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 455 4-Speed Convertible

“You know how it goes” is the tagline that the seller of this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible proclaims in its listing. Actually, no, I don’t know how it goes because it doesn’t look like it goes at all. It’s… more»

Barn Find Ragtop: 1972 Buick Centurion

Buick redesigned its full-size cars in 1971 and replaced the Wildcat as the sportier version with the Centurion (perhaps a better name considering Buick’s audience?). It would only be used for three years and – during that time –… more»

Worth $9k? 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Sport Fury was to the Plymouth Fury as the Super Sport was to the Chevy Impala. The nameplate was on the menu from 1959 and again from 1962 to 1971. If you wanted a sportier, better-equipped full-size Plymouth,… more»

Needs Finished: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Project

Completing another enthusiast’s unfinished project build can be daunting as a new owner grapples with the loose ends that seem almost inevitable. That is one reason why this 1955 Chevrolet Nomad could be somebody’s dream car. The seller has… more»

Blank Canvas: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Choosing what path to follow with a project build can be challenging, especially when the candidate is as desirable as this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible. This is a solid vehicle, and the included mechanical components could make it… more»