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GTO Judge Tribute! 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Pontiac did not offer a GTO convertible in 1972, but this 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport convertible came pretty close. Its original Endura bumper and hood snorkels would have shouted “GTO” from a distance, and a later owner upped the… more»

Pair of Indy Pace Cars: 1979 Ford Mustangs

The Ford Mustang had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 about six weeks after its introduction in 1964. 15 years would pass before that happened again, this time with the new Fox body the Mustang… more»

One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»

401 Equipped! 1971 AMC Javelin SST

OK, how about a show of hands, AMC Javelin gen-one (’68-’70) or AMC Javelin gen-two (’71-’74)? I’ve always preferred gen-one but I’m willing to be persuaded otherwise. The persuasion today is courtesy of a 1971 Javelin in SST trim…. more»

Project or Parts? 1973 AMC Javelin

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The current owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin suggests it would be an ideal candidate for a project or parts car. I believe it deserves better than that second option due… more»

French Flair: Renault Caravelle Project or Parts

In the late 1950s, Pierre Dreyfus, head of Renault, was vacationing in Florida. He noticed the popularity of the VW Beetle and its sister, the Karmann Ghia. Meanwhile, Renault dealers were begging for a car with a sporty demeanor… more»

No Reserve: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project

Restoration projects can stall for many reasons, with the project vehicle remaining untouched for months or years. In the case of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the duration is measured in decades. A previous owner commenced the meticulous disassembly of… more»

Unibody Luxury: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown

The Imperial was the top Chrysler product from its birth in 1926. Wanting to compete better against Lincoln and Cadillac, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division in 1955. Imperial would see new or modified… more»

Fiat-Powered Project: 1960s Siata Spring

The Italian company Siata may be known for supplying performance parts to Fiat, but they built their own cars for a while (based on Fiat mechanicals). Their most popular model may have been the Spring, a 2-seat roadster that… more»

1 of 222? 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Other than the Pontiac GTO, no muscle car may have drawn more attention than the Plymouth Road Runner. With its gimmicky play on the Warner Brothers cartoon characters, it was immediately popular. 1968 sales equaled 44,600 units, with 84,400… more»

Original Owner! 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Very few original Volkswagen Beetles are still in the care of their original owners, but this 1967 Bug is an exception to the rule. Listed by the individual who claims to have bought it new, the Beetle was relegated… more»

Can It Be Saved? 1964 Dodge D200 Crew Cab

While not the first quad cab or crew cab pickup, Dodge had the first crew cab of the big-three American vehicle manufacturers. This 1964 Dodge D200 Crew Cab is a non-running project and the seller has it posted here… more»

Willing Wagon: 1971 Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla debuted in 1966 as a subcompact and is still going strong in 2022 on its 12th generation. It helped Toyota to firmly establish its presence in the U.S. car market, and over time became a very… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Ford F250 Camper Special

When reader Tiffany M was left this 1972 Ford F250 Camper Special by her late father, she wasn’t exactly sure what to do with it. He had started restoring the truck but was never able to finish it. So,… more»

Hemi Hauler! 1956 Chrysler Town and Country

Just before cars went full-on Interstate Cruiser with 900-pound bumpers and rocketship fins, showrooms offered the stately and handsome design of this 1956 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country station wagon. The never-restored classic comes to market here on Facebook… more»

SS Redux: 1995 Chevrolet Impala

One of the biggest surprises of the 1990s was the reintroduction of the Chevrolet Impala, but in this rendition, it was only available as a four-door, Super Sport (SS) performance variant. Full-size performance, which faded away at the end… more»

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