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Flareside Rat Rod: 1963 Ford F100

Step-side trucks aren’t everyone’s taste. However, for those people looking for an ultra-short wheelbase, they can be a great option. For this generation of F100, the short wheelbase step-side (Flareside as Ford calls it) was produced at about 1/5th… more»

Fresh and Fast: 1954 Austin Healey BN1 Drag Car

This 1954 Austin Healey 100 BN1 likely has a fascinating backstory as you can quite clearly see it’s been converted into something of a drag car. This is unusual considering how many of these British roadsters are cherished in… more»

421 4-Speed? 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Droptop

From the days when performance was still available as a full-size thumper, we have this 1965 Pontiac 2+2 for your review. This example was originally equipped with an unusual powertrain but things have changed over the years. Parked in… more»

Not Started In Years: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

I’m glad that this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado doesn’t have faded and sunburnt paint so I don’t have to use the dreaded word patina here. As it is, though, I do have to use the word “iconic” when describing the… more»

Collection of Cars in Cheyenne, Wyoming

The downside of collecting cars is that once you pass away, it’s left to your loved ones to either maintain or dispose of what you’ve amassed. And more times than not, they don’t share your passion for this car… more»

Car Port Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet Model 440

I remember a time years ago when I knew a bit about cars and engines, and when I glimpsed an ordinary-looking Dodge Coronet 440, such as this 1969 example, I thought “An engine that big in such a non-remarkable… more»

Special Order Paint: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

If you walk into a dealership today intent on driving away in a shiny new offering from their range, you will face choosing from a set selection of paint shades. In years past, manufacturers provided buyers with the option… more»

Barn Stash of Early Ford Mustangs!

Between 1964 and 1966, Ford sold more than 1.3 million copies of their sensational new car, the Mustang. It was so successful that the genre that followed became known as “pony cars.” The seller has recruited a friend to… more»

Restorable Condition? 1967 Sunbeam Tiger

I chuckled a bit when I read the comment, “There is slight impact damage on left rear quarter…” that seems like an unusual thing to focus upon when considering the entirety of this 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. These V8 performers… more»

Simple Project? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 6.6

This shiny black 1979 Pontiac Trans Am looks like it should just start right up and drive home. Unfortunately, the seller says that it won’t move on its own power. Apparently, the owner had the carburetor rebuilt but cannot… more»

390 V8 4-Speed! 1966 Ford Fairlane GT

In the late 1950s, the Fairlane was Ford’s leading model. But it was soon upstaged by the Galaxie and later transformed into an intermediate for most of the 1960s. If you were looking for both style and performance in… more»

Rumble Seat! 1930 Ford Model A

The Model A was the successor to the Model T and had the misfortune of being Ford’s car of choice when the Great Depression ensued. So, sales figures ended up being a fraction of its predecessor’s. The car was… more»

Barn Find 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Project

For many, 1971 was the last year for the true muscle car. Rising insurance costs and increasing emphasis on lower emissions were starting to take their toll. The Super Sport was no longer a series of its own, but… more»

Stored 43 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was in its third year of production in 1966 and received a noticeable restyle of sheet metal using the car’s original frame. As a result, the automobile now had smoother contours and curved side windows (something that… more»

1961 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Project

In the Fall of 1960, a new television show premiered called Route 66. It was about two guys on a mission to “discover themselves” and they did that by touring the country in a spanking new Chevy Corvette. One… more»

A Pair Of Monkeys: Two 1969 Honda Mini Trails

Honda offered the Z50 mini-motorcycles in this hardtail form – lacking any rear suspension to soak up the bumps – for three or four years and the Z50 was sometimes referred to as a Monkey Bike because of how… more»

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