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Project 1970 Jaguar XKE Convertible with Hardtop

Hearts beat faster when a Jaguar XKE is nearby. One of the most glamorous cars ever conceived, the XKE was based on the D -type race car and designed using a wind tunnel. Despite its good looks, it was… more»

Forest Find: 1967 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850

The Saab Sport was a Swedish automobile that from 1962 used the same body shell as the Saab 96, with adjustments in trim and performance. Beginning in 1966, all market variants were named Monte Carlo 850 as a nod… more»

1 of 100: 1953 Packard Henney Limousine

In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»

Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

The Isetta was an Italian-designed microcar built under license in several countries, including by BMW in Germany. Its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows earned it the nickname “bubble car.” It would become the first mass-produced automobile to achieve 78… more»

Chevy V8 Power! 1955 International S-100

International Harvester, long known for its work in agricultural and construction equipment, was also in the truck business. Pickup trucks were part of the sales portfolio from the early part of the 20th Century through 1975. This 1955 S-100… more»

Former 409 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Super Sport version of the Chevy Impala became so popular that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Though most any engine could be ordered in an SS – including an inline-six – the rarest was probably… more»

Power-Pak 4X4:1959 Chevrolet Apache 3800

Chevrolet’s Task Force Series of pickup trucks were built from 1955 to 59. They had many technical improvements from the prior Advance Design Series, like a 12-volt electrical system. For the last two years, light-duty versions of the truck… more»

Can It Be Saved? 1968 Dodge Charger

If ever a vehicle could talk and speak for itself, this 1968 Dodge Charger would be a good candidate to have its own voice, ’cause I’m kind of at a loss for words of what stands before us here. … more»

“Woodie” Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire

For five decades, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It began in the closing days of the wood-bodied wagons of the early 1950s and stayed around into the 1990s when the woodgrain was just a fake applique…. more»

Unfinished Business: 1961 Studebaker Hawk

The Hawk and its variants were a staple in the Studebaker line-up from 1956 through 1964. Depending on the models, they offered a sporty appearance, upscale amenities, and sometimes surprising power in a light package – but not always… more»

350 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968, having been introduced to do battle with Ford’s successful Mustang. Changes would be minimal in its second outing, the most noticeable being the addition of side marker lights and… more»

Hangar Find: 1961 Cessna 172B

This 1961 Cessna 172B has a healthy record of recent maintenance and seemingly is ready to fly, with the seller listing several big-ticket jobs in the recent past. The plane has been hangar-stored for 30 years, and while white… more»

The Only One Left? 1949 Checker A3

Most people think of Checker Motors for its iconic and long-lasting Marathon, which was ubiquitous as a taxi cab for decades, but few people know that there were cars before that. In this case, it’s a 1949 Checker A3… more»

Police Package 396 FBI Car! 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne

Except for the earliest examples, the Chevrolet Biscayne functioned as a lower-cost offering for buyers who wanted a full-size car but were on a budget or just didn’t care for all the bells and whistles.  Chevy was able to… more»

Complete and Original: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

When a classic car emerges from long-term storage, it is fair to expect it to need some work before returning to its rightful place on our roads. The scope of that work depends on many factors, including the storage… more»

Restore or Rod It? 1937 Ford Tudor Slantback

I’ll admit, I’m more of a purist when it comes to car restorations; I guess it’s the museum archivist gene and history lover in me. But Google “1937 Ford Tudor Sedan” and see what pops up on the Images… more»

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