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Pole Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

What is it about pole barns? They’re like the third-likeliest spot to find a forgotten car, right after the proverbial barn or garage. This 1984 Chevrolet Corvette belonged to a friend of the seller, and when he passed away,… more»

Big Block Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

The history of this 1968 Dodge Charger can be traced back to around 1995, which is about the time it is said to have been taken off the road, and it’s going to take a lot of hours, patience,… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in the late 1960s, but as a convertible, not so much. It was only produced as a drop-top for two years (1969 and 1970) and the body style was dropped across… more»

Stock Or Street Rod? 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe

What is it about the late 1930s and early 1940s cars that make them so seductive? We’ve covered dozens of these cars recently but it seems that each is more alluring than the last. Here on eBay is one… more»

Affordable Project: 1975 Plymouth Duster

One of the great battles facing some enthusiasts is locating an appropriate candidate for a project build. Often, sellers can prove optimistic with their sale price and are unwilling to consider alternatives. That isn’t the case with this 1975… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

By 1960, most American car companies were getting into the compact car game. Chevrolet decided to go down the path less traveled with its Corvair. Not only was the engine in the rear, but it was also air-cooled, much… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Between the time of the Mustang’s mid-1964 introduction through the end of the 1966 model year, Ford built 1.3 million of the “pony cars.” Everyone had to be working overtime to achieve that kind of output, which may not… more»

Mobile Spy Ship: 1988 Airstream Executive Coach

  When it comes to looking at vehicles and equipment for sale on government surplus auction sites, it’s sometimes laughable how little information is provided related to the complexity of what’s being offered. This 1988 Airstream Executive Coach totally… more»

Endura Nose: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible

In 1970, Pontiac sandwiched another moniker between the LeMans and the GTO. Called the LeMans Sport, it was more than a regular LeMans but less than a GTO, yet you could equip one closer to Pontiac’s true muscle car…. more»

Tiny Project: 1952 Crosley Station Wagon

Powel Crosley was one of the most colorful and accomplished characters ever to set his mind to making a car. While most automotive scions were single-minded, Crosley was a jack of all trades, and master of some. From radios… more»

Drive It Home: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1967 model year marked the end of the line for the C2 Corvette, with the radically restyled C3 waiting in the wings to hit the showroom floor for 1968. Sales volumes may have been down compared to the… more»

Special Order Paint: 1969 Ford Bronco

The seller located this 1969 Ford Bronco hidden away in an Idaho barn. They purchased it from its original owner, intending to tackle a custom build. However, when they assessed its overall condition and Special Order paint, they decided… more»

Tent Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

All upside down. That’s what the offer of this 1970 Mustang SportsRoof is. The car is a shell that has been made up into a Mach 1 (kinda), but with no engine or other associated driveline components other than… more»

“Shoebox” Needs New Feet: 1949 Ford Custom Project

After World War II, automakers largely worked to shift from producing munitions and military vehicles back to cars. It took a couple of years to re-establish auto production. Cars from 1946 through about 1948 were, for the most part,… more»

26k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

  By 1966, Ford’s First Generation Mustang was at the peak of its power. Initial sales results were beyond the company’s wildest dreams, but 1966 saw 607,568 buyers storm dealerships to hand over their cash to get their slice… more»

X-Body Shed Find: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix

The Phoenix was a compact car offered by Pontiac between 1977 to 1984. For the first three years, it was a rear-wheel-drive variant of the Chevy Nova. When the Nova was retired in 1980 in favor of the front-wheel-drive… more»