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Drop Top Field Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1955-57 Chevrolets are some of the most talked about in collector circles. They were popular when new (selling nearly five million copies) and are still in demand today. Fortunately, the rather large quantities built do make them more… more»

Boosted Performance: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH-T

The name Carroll Shelby is legendary in the world of American muscle cars, although as a “gun for hire,” he was willing to weave his brand of magic on almost any vehicle to enhance performance. One of his less… more»

It’ll Buff Out: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible

“The vehicle needs work and is not regularly driven” opines the seller. Really? Glad we got that out of the way. Had I not read the listing’s identification of this car, I wouldn’t have known that it is a… more»

Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible

Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»

Rare Factory AC: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

I was 12 when the slightly restyled ’67 Mustang hit the streets. I remember seeing my first fastback and liking how the fastback now reached all the way to the rear trunk. I also thought the three taillights in that… more»

440/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

Perhaps arguably, 1971 seems like the general consensus among many auto enthusiasts regarding the subject of when the golden age of the early American muscle car came to an end, with a few exceptions, of course.  When it comes… more»

Stored for Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar is a car that nearly didn’t exist, with those in the upper echelons at Ford initially unwilling to grant permission for Mercury to produce a pony car based on the Mustang. However, they relented, and the… more»

Tri-Power Included: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain

Pontiac’s Second Generation Chieftain brought wholesale changes to the badge, although not all were visible to the naked eye. It underwent further changes during its three-year production life, and our feature car is from the final year. It is… more»

Could You Save This 1955 Chevy Bel Air?

Somebody cared about this car at one time. It’s a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop, originally Shoreline Beige and Gypsy Red, and it’s on eBay in Hooper, Nebraska with a bit more than a day left and bids… more»

Trendy or Tacky? 1959 Edsel Ranger Hardtop Project

In 1946, Henry Ford II welcomed a cadre of outsiders to Ford’s executive ranks. Known as the Whiz Kids, these ten were veterans of WWII and had very particular ideas about Ford’s direction, including the pursuit of a new… more»

Diesel Four-Speed: 1980 International Scout II

Buyers had a few choices for 4×4 vehicles in 1980, perhaps the most unique would be a last-year Scout II with a Nissan-sourced diesel engine. This 1980 International Scout II has that diesel engine, along with a four-speed manual… more»

Rare 430 V8 Engine! 1959 Ford Thunderbird

Ford redesigned its 2-seat Thunderbird in 1958 and took some heat from purists. The car was transformed into a 4-seat cruiser that turned up the dial on both luxury and performance. But those complaints were short-lived as the revised… more»

Two-Door Project: 1980 Range Rover

The seller of this 1980 Range Rover two-door clearly has a bone to pick with his fellow British truck enthusiasts. He claims he bought the truck back in 2007 and has been awaiting a customer with enough cash and… more»

Manual Maserati: 1973 Citroen SM

It’s slightly disingenuous to call this a Maserati; I know. But as a 1973 Citroen SM, it does share its engine with the Maserati Merak, a sonorous 2.7-liter V6 that made a healthy 180 b.h.p. and was capable of… more»

Greenwood Widebody: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

The Greenwood Corvette: there are few models that better capture what was happening styling-wise in the 1970s than a genuine Greenwood-converted Corvette. The C3 was the basis for many of these radical transformations, with a few other aftermarket suppliers… more»

44 Years In A Barn: 1960 Dodge D100 Sweptline

This 1960 Dodge D100 is somewhat of a media star, at least in Granger, Indiana where it resides now. It has been used on at least three photo shoots, according to the seller, who has it listed here on… more»