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Split Window 4-Speed! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 was a great year for the Chevrolet Corvette, as it marked the first model of the second generation plus also introduced the name “Sting Ray” that came to be associated with the vehicle.  It’s also the first year… more»

Lots Of Potential? 1967 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3

I seem to have a thing for wretched condition Italian coupes that have lost their headlights because this is the second that I have covered in as many days, the other being a 1965 Alfa-Romeo 2600 Sprint. Lancia is… more»

Too Many Setbacks? 1952 Kaiser Henry J

This may be the first Kaiser Henry J that I have stumbled across that hasn’t been hot-rodded, and this 1952 example barely escaped that fate. Always popular on the dragstrip in gasser form, it’s nice to find one as… more»

Straman Conversion Donation: 1987 Honda CRX Convertible

Convertible conversions were all the rage in the 1980s. It actually seemed to begin earlier than that, when the iconic Ferrari Daytona coupe began to have its roof lopped off by impatient owners who didn’t want to wait for… more»

Junkyard Find: 1987 Machiavelli Max GTS

Woof – where do you begin with this one? There’s no doubt the legion of kit cars that emerged from the 1980s represents an interesting assortment of attempts at creating clones of some of the most desirable sports cars… more»

Stored Since ’87: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a running project, albeit one that has been off the road for quite some time. It sports a very sharp color combination of red over red, with a leather interior that looks like it’s… more»

Parts Donor? 1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint

It’s one of Alfa-Romeo’s top drawer cars but at this point, this 1965 Alfa looks more like an archeological dig. There’s some confusion as to its model year, the title claims it’s a 1966 model but the seller thinks… more»

Easy Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A

The Triumph TR3 was a British sports car built between 1955-62. It succeeded the TR2 model with greater power and improved braking. The TR3A was a slight evolution to the TR3 but was never an official model. This ’58… more»

Vintage Delivery! 1961 International Metro Van

The International Metro Van, made by International Harvester, is a step van (aka walk-in or multi-stop delivery truck). It was one of the earlier, mass-produced forward control vehicles, once commonly used for milk or bakery delivery. It was designed… more»

60k Mile Original: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova would be the GM division’s second foray into the new compact car market in the 1960s. Although its first — the Corvair — sold well enough, it was unconventional compared to other competitors like the Ford… more»

Parked In The ’90s: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

There can be many reasons why an owner may choose to park a classic car. These can include financial concerns to major mechanical problems. This 1967 Mustang convertible has been sitting in a barn since the 1990s. It appears… more»

340/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Hidden away in this garage is a classic that offers two tempting opportunities for prospective buyers. This 1971 Dodge Challenger is a solid vehicle that should make a rewarding and straightforward restoration project. Adding to its appeal, the drivetrain… more»

Consumed By Nature: 1960s C2 Chevrolet Corvette

After using the same platform for a decade, the 1963 Chevy Corvette was designed from the ground-up and the five-year run of the “C2” ‘Vettes would become iconic. Both coupes and convertibles were offered and nearly half of the… more»

Woodie Wagon! 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe

Wood-bodied station wagons were often called “Woodies” and were popular in affluent American communities. So, you would often find them at hotels, lodges, country clubs, and national parks. But they were expensive to build and not big moneymakers for… more»

Stored 23 Years: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

The demand for Chevy’s Corvette increased every year in the mid-1970s despite the movement toward smaller, more fuel-efficient cars as a result of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. For example, production increased from 27,000 in 1972 to 30,500 in… more»

Worth Saving: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Even though Chevrolet built more than two million Vega’s in the 1970s, the car is not fondly remembered today. Except for the performance-oriented Cosworth Vega of 1975-76. Those cars stand out because of their Twin-Cam engines which were a… more»

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