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Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»

Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»

C-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of 1964-66, with more than 1.3 million copies rolling off the assembly lines. The fastback model would debut for the full 1965 model year and see 77,000 units built over 12 months…. more»

Factory 401! 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

Called “The champagne of 4-wheel drives” by Road & Track (August 1978), Jeep’s Wagoneer offered wagon-like style on a rugged four-wheel drive truck chassis well before that formula appeared everywhere. This 1978 Jeep Wagoneer outside of Evans, Colorado shows… more»

Flathead V8: 1936 Ford “Humpback” Sedan

With their redesign in 1935, Ford’s sedans were offered with a “trunkback” or “humpback” integrated trunk which provided more luggage capacity than before. But the more traditional “flatback” style was still offered. This level of styling would run across… more»

The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911

I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»

First Year Mark! 1956 Continental Mark II

Synonymous with luxury, the Lincoln Continental spanned through ten generations of cars, and while it took a pause here and there the Continental nameplate ultimately lasted until just a couple of years ago when it was put to rest… more»

Upgraded V8: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

By 1980, the classic American pony car may not have been dead, but it had undoubtedly seen better days. Ford had recently introduced its new Fox-Body Mustang, but the sole V8 for that model year was a wheezing and… more»

One Owner: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Had it not been for a stint left exposed to the elements, this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 may have remained a rust-free survivor due to spending most of its life undercover. However, it hasn’t deteriorated beyond the point of… more»

49-Year Barn Find: 1964 Studebaker Daytona

In 1959, Studebaker needed a new car to help stave off the Grim Reaper. And it arrived in the form of the compact Lark, which would stick around through the end of Stude production in 1966. However, the Lark… more»

Open To Offers: 1970 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Ford Bronco is becoming less affordable with each passing day, so finding one where the owner has set a price but is willing to consider offers is rare. That is the case with this 1970 model,… more»

One Of 1000! 1935 Fiat Ardita 2500

*Update 5-15-2022: An image of the engine has been included, my error for initially missing it. JO To me, all things Fiat usually means a tiny car of questionable reliability so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled… more»

Good Bones: 1968 International Scout 800A

Did you see in the news that Volkswagen is going to re-introduce the Scout in the US Market in 2026? It will be an all-electric SUV based on the design of the International Harvester Scout that ended production in… more»

1 of 2000: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality Of Monaco

The Ford Thunderbird already had plenty of bling and lavish styling by the time the 1963 model rolled around, but an interesting event occurred the year before that the powers that be at Ford Motor Company viewed as a… more»

Super Solid: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

The new owner of this 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will face a few choices in their quest to return the classic to its rightful place on our roads. One they won’t need to consider will be how to tackle rust… more»

Gold Anniversary: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1962 and apparently, the party continued into 1963 as some 300 to 350 Chevies built that year were painted in 927 Anniversary Gold paint. Not all of them were Super Sports like the… more»

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