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Mystery Machine: 1955 Chevrolet 150/210

I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love a good mystery, and the seller of this 1955 Chevrolet seems willing to supply one for us. They appear confused about what model it is and are willing to hand the question… more»

23 Years In Mud: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1965 Ford Mustang is said to have been sitting in a barn for 23 years. Unfortunately, there was a mud floor in said barn and the back end of the pony car sat there until the rear frame… more»

1 of 519: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1

As the story goes, the Avanti was conceived on a cocktail napkin by then Studebaker President Sherwood Egbert. From early 1961 to mid-1962, fast track development work was done to go from concept to a production-ready vehicle. Egbert had… more»

Barn Bound 40 Years: 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mk IIA

While Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers make regular appearances on Barn Finds, the Talbot model is rarely covered. As a matter of fact, the last time an Alpine post was published was in June of 2021 when I covered a… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The shiny Magnum 500 wheels gracing the four corners of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 are the tip of the iceberg. The seller planned a restoration for this structurally solid classic, so they accumulated a fair supply of new… more»

Only Two Prior Owners: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2, along with the Pontiac GTO, lead the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964. It began as an option package on F-85 and Cutlass models, then became a series in its own right from 1968 to 1971…. more»

Magazine Car! 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

Ripped from the pages of the now-shuttered Car Craft and Popular Hot Rodding magazines, this 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T in West Plains, Missouri led an interesting life! Born as a real 440 six-pack R/T, the powerful pony car entered… more»

Ahead Of Its Time: 1935 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow was one of the first production automobiles where aerodynamics played a role in the design of the car. Both Chrysler and DeSoto sold badge-engineered versions of the same cars from 1934-to 36 (and Chrysler one more year… more»

Free Wheelin’ Edition: 1977 Ford F-150

Some things never change, do they? Among them, truck enthusiasts’ love of special decals and trim options to set their ride apart. Trucks like this 1977 Ford F-150 with the Free Wheelin’ package were major trendsetters when introduced, with… more»

Early Model Project: 1966 Porsche 911

When it comes to early “long hood” Porsche 911s, pretty much all of them have become desirable specimens by now. Rust or no rust, they’re going to fetch far too much money because the train has left the proverbial… more»

For Parts or Restoration: 1954 MG TD

The MG T-Type is a series of body-on-frame 2-seat open sports cars that were produced by MG from 1936 to 1955. During this time, there were many iterations of the same car, including the MG TD which we think… more»

Japanese Jeep: 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The Land Cruiser (model FJ40) was a series of SUVs made by Toyota from 1960 until 2001. While the earlier versions were built in Japan, the more recent ones originated in Brazil and are more commonly seen on the… more»

English Woodie! 1950 Austin A-70 Countryman

U.S. carmakers didn’t have the market to themselves for wood-bodied station wagons after World War II. British manufacturers like Austin got into the act, too, with a small wagon built on the A-70 Countryman platform. They have an unusual… more»

Model Year Unknown: 1939-55 Singer 9 Roadster

The Singer 9 Roadster got part of its name from its horsepower rating (9 or nine). It was a 2/4 sports touring automobile built by British car manufacturer Singer from 1939-55. There were four iterations of the little car… more»

All Steel Hot Rod! 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe

Paint it black, hit the track! That old saying certainly applies to this blacked-out 1933 Ford in Acworth, Georgia, though “hit the road” might be more appropriate in this case. The original steel bodied ’33 has been chopped and… more»

Stored 50 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was produced from 1955-57 and sold more than 53,000 copies. These were early examples of “personal luxury cars” but Ford executives thought they could sell more by adding a back seat to… more»

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