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Cheap LS5 Project: 1972 Corvette 454

This 1972 Corvette is special. It could probably be considered a lightweight project car because the LS5 454 cubic inch V8 engine is no longer under the hood. However, the seller has the numbers matching engine to go with… more»

Reasonable Project? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I

A 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I for $2,500 will get some attention! You’re probably thinking that at that price, it has to be an unrecognizable wreck. Well, it’s a project, definitely, but maybe a reasonable start to a cool… more»

Stored 32 Years: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

The Charger 500 was created by Dodge in 1969 as a NASCAR-worthy competitor. It had exposed headlights with a flush front grille and a rear window without the tunnel surrounds on regular Chargers. This was done to help make… more»

Last Year for the 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Mark K. found this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am equipped with a 455 cubic inch V8 engine and 4 speed transmission. There were only 7,528 Trans Ams built in 1976 with the L75 455 cubic inch V8 engine. This car… more»

Chasing the Magic: 1969 Lotus Elan

When Colin Chapman designed and built the Lotus Elan it was doubtful that he understood just how legendary these cars would become.  While not especially fast in a straight line, the handling was described as otherworldly.  While many people… more»

351 Cobra Jet V8: 1972 Ford Ranchero

Ford created the “gentlemen’s pickup” in 1957 and Chevrolet soon followed. The truck would enjoy an uninterrupted 23-year run through 1979 and – at one time or another – it was a full-size and a compact in addition to… more»

One Year Only! 1956 Packard Executive

This is it! A 1956 Packard Executive which was among the last of the true Packards produced as the ’57 and ’58 models would be Studebaker based. Packards seem to hold car guys and gal’s imaginations, such as this… more»

Package Deal: 2 Chevrolets and 1 Oldsmobile

If you’re fond of early 1950s General Motors products, here’s your chance to acquire three of them at one time – along with a lift to work on your projects. The seller has not one but two 1953 Chevrolets… more»

An Early Mini Project? 1962 Morris Mini

Coming from the UK, it was common for young drivers to either learn to drive in a classic Mini, or to purchase one as their first car. They were remarkably common on the streets of the UK and could… more»

Estate Sale Bargain? 1978 GMC Royale Motorhome

This seems like a very good price for a classic GMC motorhome, the one that nearly every enthusiast at some level can agree is one of the coolest RVs ever built. These front-wheel-drive motorhomes have become cult classics of… more»

Fabulous Fins! 1957 Chrysler Windsor

The Windsor debuted in 1939 and would remain in the Chrysler U.S portfolio through 1961. Typically, it was the entry-level model that led the way to the more luxurious New Yorker (and the Imperial, which didn’t always carry a… more»

Work-In-Progress: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Over the years, Chevrolet has had its share of successes as well as a few clunkers. Most would say the Vega fits into the second category as it was hurried into production so a lot of problems would quickly… more»

Rarely Encountered: 1968 Mercury Montego MX

This is a neat find, a 1968 Mercury Montego MX. While the Montego’s cousin, the Ford Fairlane/Torino gets a good deal of coverage,  the Montego is more of a forgotten member of the mid-sized Ford Motor lineup. That said,… more»

No Reserve! 1967 Datsun 1600 SPL311 Roadster

The Datsun 1600 Roadster was an evolution of a car produced back in 1959, the S211. With sequential design changes to the body and engine upgrades, Nissan debuted the Datsun Fairlady (called Datsun Sport or Roadster in the US)… more»

Think of It As “Mystery Meat”: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Remember your high school Dickens? Well, you can revisit those good old days by reading the ad for this 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible. The car is available… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Citroen DS21 Pallas

Citroen’s ID and DS models, introduced in 1955, swept the automotive world like a hurricane. Accolades rained down on the car for its styling, innovative suspension, directional headlights, and other features. Many years after the last car moved down… more»

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