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Second Time Around: 1971 Ford Pinto

Do you often wonder what happens to the cars that we feature here? I have occasionally received notice from some readers that they actually acquire whatever we have just reviewed, but often they go off into the great unknown…. more»

Dusty Deal: 1960 Mercedes-Benz SL

I love classic Mercedes. They ooze class and just look great. It helps they were well made too and many have survived hundreds of thousands of miles. Of late, this is not so much the case, but to be… more»

A Survivor? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II

It’s always nice to find a ’60’s vintage Mopar product, such as this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere, that’s not a muscle car version or one that has been hacked into a wanna-be muscle car mash-up. The seller considers this Melbourne,… more»

1-of-2! 1966 Morrison Midge

I like to think I am well versed in all things automotive, as I spent countless hours on the internet and pouring over car magazines, and I have been doing so for years. So it’s unusual for me to… more»

Hurricane Victim: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Mother Nature can provide us with unspeakable beauty, but she can also exact a high toll when she feels so inclined. Sadly, she set this 1965 Mustang Convertible in her sights, drowning it in a hurricane. It sat in… more»

Special Order: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph Frazer started an automaker, Kaiser-Frazer, from the seeds of financially stretched Graham-Paige Motors. Their first cars sold well to an eager public who was willing to buy almost anything. But Kaiser was… more»

SOHC Drop-Top Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac joined the newly found “pony car” market in 1967 with the Firebird. As another GM product, there were some similarities to the also-new Chevy Camaro except under the hood. While the Camaro had an “ordinary” inline six-cylinder engine… more»

390-Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The seller purchased this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 twelve years ago with grand plans for restoration. Various circumstances mean it stalled before it could start, and they’ve taken the wise decision that it should go to a new home… more»

Rebuilt 289 V8 Driver? 1968 Ford Mustang

Ford gave its new sales phenom, the Mustang, its first facelift in 1967. The car continued to sell well, but in smaller numbers, as competitors had entered the game. For 1968, the cars were largely a rerun except for… more»

Welding Skills Needed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened?” this time to a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible. Said to be a true Rally Sport model, the seller suggests, “The car is a pretty big project, needing… more»

$65,000 Worth Of Cool: The Highwayman Truck

So apparently, there’s a TV show that I don’t know about. How did this happen? I watch Knight Rider every day that I’m not on the road and this custom (did I even have to say that this is… more»

Stalled Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The seller located this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner squirreled away in the back of a body shop. It occupied that spot for many years, and they purchased it, planning to return it to its former glory. However, with two… more»

Crew Cab Project: 1968 Dodge “D” Series

Dodge redesigned their trucks in 1961 and came up with a platform that would see several revisions through 1993. The 4-door crew cab like the seller’s pickup joined the lineup in 1962 and would prove popular for job-site transportation…. more»

Driving Project: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe

With Tri-Five Chevrolet’s commanding a premium in the classic market, sometimes enthusiasts need to consider alternatives if they crave a project car wearing the Bel Air badge. That is the opportunity presented by this 1954 model. It is a… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

Although it is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, bidding on eBay auctions can be pretty subdued until the end draws near. The action usually heats up in the final hours as the serious players make their moves. When… more»

A Humble Start: 1962 Oldsmobile F85

Oldsmobile hit homerun after homerun with their F85/Cutlass series, even earning top sales honors in 1977. But I have to tell you that if I cover another ’70-’72 Cutlass I might have to strangle myself. Always popular no doubt,… more»