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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»

931 Project Car: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo

The Porsche 924 Turbo is a real-deal limited production model that has flown under the radar for years. Otherwise known by its internal chassis code 931, the turbocharged four-cylinder helped improve the humble performance of the naturally-aspirated model, which… more»

Forest Find: 1958 Triumph TR3

Many moons ago, when I was spending most weekends in my shop working on car restoration, a friend tipped me to an MGA roadster located just off Wilsonville Road, near Woodburn, Oregon. I didn’t even change from my coveralls,… more»

Tri-Five Drop-Top: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

When the new Chevrolets arrived in 1955, if you wanted to get a convertible, you had to go all-in for the Bel Air (not offered as a 210 or 150). Next to the Nomad Sport Wagon, the Bel Air… more»

Too Many Projects: 1971 Datsun 240Z

Series 1 Datsun 240Zs have been on a tear lately, with values of restored cars climbing to levels that put those finished examples out of reach for many casual hobbyists. Buying a project-grade example is now the best option… more»

Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy stormed the personal luxury car scene in 1970 with the Monte Carlo and it would dominate sector sales for the balance of the decade. While the degree of creature comforts offered would vary, one thing you didn’t see… more»

Former Race Car: 1953 Studebaker Commander

Studebaker introduced a new 2-door body style in 1953. Dubbed the “Loewy coupes” after designer Raymond Loewy, they would serve the company for the next 11 years in one form or another, perhaps the most beautiful cars that Studebaker… more»

Call 911! 1942 Ford Siebert Ambulance

The seller tells us that this 1942 Ford ambulance is “incredibly rare”. Well, being a domestic ’42 anything makes it rare, the ambulance part contributes the “incredibly” part I suppose. Also considered to be rough, a true understatement, this… more»

Turbodiesel Truck: 1985 Volkswagen Doka

A few weeks ago, I ran a car show down in Florida called the VW Beach Bash. Among the large field of mostly air-cooled models were a handful of later water-cooled entries, my favorite of which had to be… more»

Parts Car Included: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition

Some manufacturers release limited edition vehicles with low production numbers by design. However, the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition achieved that status accidentally. The advertising for the model could best be described as haphazard, with the left hand not… more»

Hoarder’s Garage Find: 1951 Jaguar Mark V

In 1948, Jaguar introduced its luxury model, the Mark V, alongside its new sports car, the XK120, at the London Motor Show. The XK120 was not quite ready for production but when both hit the market, the Mark V… more»