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Which Engine? 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40

The Toyota Land Cruiser enjoys a well-deserved reputation for toughness. Various organizations and government agencies have utilized these classics to access some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet. Some private owners sought more power and torque than… more»

NASCAR-Inspired: 1969 Dodge Charger 500

Racing was in Chrysler’s blood throughout the 1960s. The mantra “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” was more prevalent in those days than today, especially when it came to NASCAR. Dodge pitched a more aerodynamic version of the Charger… more»

Original 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project: Garage Find!

General Motor’s produced Cutlass models between 1961-1999, and the “4-4-2’s” fell in the 1968-1987 range. This particular car isn’t technically considered a “four-four-two” as it does not have the 4-speed manual transmission, or even the 400 cubic inch engine…. more»

Structural Integrity: 1970 MG MGB GT

If I ever become insane enough to go back to school for a doctorate, I think I will study metallurgy.  My doctorate would be built around research into the steels and processes used back in the day to build… more»

Original 4-Door Pickup? 1973 International Wagonmaster

Try to find a new single cab, two-door pickup truck these days. I know Ford and Ram still build their respective versions but you don’t see them out and about often. Most pickups today are four-door crew cab configurations…. more»

Original 360: 1977 Dodge Monaco Crestwood Wagon

UPDATE 7/11/2022 – This Wagon has been relisted, here on eBay, where it’s currently bid up to $6,200. Will it find a new owner this go around? FROM 6/9/2022 – Parting with a classic car can be difficult, especially… more»

Cart Grab Bag: Cushman Truckster Package

Ah, the classic Cushman Truckster – the perfect choice if you’re looking to open your own meter maid business or perhaps a golf course with a courtesy shuttle at every hole. More seriously, the Cushman Truckster is a fascinating… more»

Un-stalled Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet’s now-iconic sports car began life in 1953 and barely survived as the early editions came with the same inline-6 that you could order in a family sedan. Things changed in 1956 when a V8 was added and styling… more»

Yard Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The seller has been this 1969 Mustang Mach 1’s custodian for over a decade. The supplied photos suggest it has been sitting in its current location for years and that it sorely needs some TLC. However, they suggest that… more»

Factory Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

The 1963 Avanti deserved better than fate delivered. Designed and produced by Studebaker as a halo model, it was a genuine Grand Tourer that failed to save the rapidly imploding company. If buyers ordered it with the right drivetrain… more»

1 of 400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

The 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was the crème of the crop as far as U.S.-built cars were concerned. It was on par with the 1956-57 Lincoln Continental Mark II but with two extra doors in the custom hardtop body…. more»

4-Door Convertible? 1966 Mercedes 230 S

Well, there’s a lot going on here. Besides the very non-Mercedes-Benz color selection, this 1966 230 S has some rather notable facets. The seller admits this one’s a project but claims that it ” will take little to complete“…. more»

Low Production: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Formula

Why is this 1981 Pontiac Turbo Formula sitting so high in the front end? Well, when I first saw it, I thought it was taking off but, no, the engine has been pulled and is sitting in a garage…. more»

Repowered! 1973 Triumph Stag

Even most Triumph lovers admit that the 3-liter V-8 engine fitted to the 25,939 Triumph Stags produced between 1970 and 1977 wasn’t developed as well as it could have been. Although a properly sorted, original-engined Stag is a wonderful… more»

Blank Slate: 1955 Willys Pickup Truck

The great thing about an unrestored Jeep is you can use it as is or unleash your imagination to make it into almost anything you want. The vehicles are simple as a stone, and parts are widely available. Here… more»

Field Find: 1971 Dodge Charger

When it debuted in 1966, the Charger was Dodge’s initiative to build an upscale, upsized “pony car” on Chrysler’s B-body mid-size platform. AMC had done something similar a year earlier with the Classic-based Marlin. But that automobile was positioned… more»

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