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Rare Field Find: 1946 International Harvester KB-1 Pickup

International Harvester built their K and KB series trucks from 1940 to 1949. The K series ranged from 1/2 ton to 90,000 lbs and were known for their durability and reasonable price. The KB series was built from 1946… more»

Warehouse Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Fuelie

1957 was an important year for Chevrolet, as it was the first time the company offered a fuel-injected engine in their Corvette, a 283 small block pumping out the coveted 1 horsepower per cubic inch.  Chevy wasn’t the first… more»

The New Normal: 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Every day, the supply of vintage square body trucks grows smaller. The Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been at the top of the list for many collectors and brokers for some time, but we’re getting to the point where trucks… more»

Re-bodied 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Ready to Finish

What kind of irregularities can you put up with in an old car? No matter how long your list, this 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz might test your resolve. We’ll get into that below, but first notice that the car… more»

440 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

Dodge’s success story of the late 1960s had to be the second-generation Charger. After a lukewarm sales response to the 1966-67 models, production would go through the roof for 1968-70. That was when Chrysler gave all its B-body intermediates… more»

Excellent, Except….. 1970 Lotus Europa Series 2

Sometimes it’s the car that’s captivating, sometimes it’s the ad, and sometimes it’s both. The one is both. Here on Facebook Marketplace is a 1970 Lotus Europa Series 2 with stated low miles and receipts showing extensively rebuilt components,… more»

Beautiful 1947 Lincoln Continental Awaits Easy Revival

Somebody’s going to get quite a bargain. The 1947 Lincoln Continental V12 for sale on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee appears to be a very solid, unmolested example. And the owner, who inherited it from his late Lincoln collector father,… more»

Buried Alive! 1978 Bradley GT

The GT was one of the kit cars offered in the 1970s by Bradley Automotive. Using the guts of a VW Beetle, they were more like sports cars than dune buggies, like the Meyers Manx. They scraped by between… more»

Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Automotive designers and marketers worked overtime in the 1950s and 1960s, coming up with new and interesting products. One of the most “far-out” may have been the retractable hardtop, a Ford innovation of 1957-59. With the press of a… more»

427/4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With its one-piece wraparound chrome front bumper and dual rear bumpers, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has always been eye candy in my book, and if it’s packing a 427 there’s even more sweetness once you lift the hood.  Add… more»

Small-Block Upgrade: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The new owner of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad faces some choices. There’s little doubt that a fresh coat of paint would have it sparkling like a new penny. However, leaving the exterior untouched would garner similar levels… more»

Sunroof Bug: 1968 VW Beetle

This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle was found at an estate sale in “barn find” condition, and it’s rare among air-cooled models equipped with a factory steel sunroof. Like all projects, it’s a long ways off from running, but the honesty… more»

Needs a 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is a real-deal 427 car that sadly is missing an engine. It even has the preferred four-speed manual transmission and T-top roof, and the body appears to be in excellent shape. Sitting on redline tires,… more»

Rough Gem: 1937 Diamond T 80 Standard

Diamond T was one of the most storied manufacturers ever to grace America. The company was founded in Chicago in 1905 by Charles Tilt. Its logo was drawn from his father’s shoemaking company: a diamond with a “T” in… more»

British Beetle: Jaguar SS100 Kit Car

The world of Volkswagen Beetle-based kit cars is seemingly as vast as the ocean itself. While we know the Kelmarks and Bradleys and even the Mercedes-Benz SSK replicas are out there, the Jaguar SS100 replica is a harder car… more»

Big Block V6: 1968 GMC 2500 Truck

Pat L. found this 1968 GMC 3/4 ton pickup for sale in Menifee, California. Upon first glance, it looks like a well used long wheel base pickup and it certainly is. But what powers this truck is an interesting… more»