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Twin Turbo 440! 1966 Plymouth Fury

Don’t let this Plymouth’s nerdy Clark Kent face fool you; this plain white suit covers some serious super-muscle. The 1966 Plymouth Fury in Mesa, Arizona seeks a new owner here on Craigslist, a buyer with the vision, expertise, and… more»

Trailer Find: 1955 Cadillac Series 62

The Series 62 line of automobiles was Cadillac’s mainstay between 1940-64, renamed Calais after that. This 1955 hardtop coupe is a project that’s fresh out of an enclosed trailer, but we’re told the motor does spin which offers some… more»

2nd Generation Project: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Second-generation Chevy Camaro’s would debut mid-way through the 1970 model year. They were delayed due to issues with some of Fisher Body’s dies, not because of labor problems that would occur a year later. This 1970 Camaro looks to… more»

One-Owner Running Project: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II (and later as the Nova) would be Chevrolet’s long-running compact car, a part of their rear-wheel-drive portfolio from 1962-79. The third generation (1968-74) would be its most successful sales-wise, including this 2-door sedan from 1971. It’s… more»

1 of 400: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

If there were ever a Mt. Rushmore of great Lincoln designs, the elegant 1940-1941 Lincoln Continental would certainly be on it. These low production classics (only 400 cabriolets and 850 coupes were produced in 1941; even fewer in 1940)… more»

440 Magnum V8: 1969 Dodge Charger

At what point does “all original” mean worn out and needs restoration? That might a question for some buyers but, when the car is a 1969 Dodge Charger, any condition is worth a look. This 1969 Dodge Charger is… more»

No Reserve 1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet

We’ve written plenty of times before about the classic Porsche seller Unobtanium Inc., but it’s still amazing how many old and forgotten air-cooled Porsches he manages to sniff out. This auction is for what looks like a very sound… more»

The First Pony Car: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Most people think the Mustang was the first “pony car,” hence the market segment would later be named after it. But the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford to the punch by 17 days in April 1964. The Barracuda would… more»

Rookie Year Ragtop: 1961 Triumph TR4

At the dawn of the 1960s there was no way to know of the massive social upheaval the close of the decade would bring– unless, perhaps, you traded in tea leaves and crystal balls for steel and rubber. As… more»

Buried At Least 15 Years: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run between 1970-81. They were attractive, popular cars that could be ordered anywhere from mild to wild (but less of the latter as the 1970s wore on). This 1979… more»

Diesel-Powered Estate Find: 1980 Cadillac Seville

The Seville was introduced in 1975 as a means of making the Cadillac more appealing to younger import car buyers. And while the car was initially successful, they missed their mark by selling a lot of them to older… more»

20-Year Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac set the standard for mid-size muscle cars to follow when it rolled out its Tempest/ LeMans-based GTO in 1964. Anticipating there was a market for 20,000 cars annually, the GTO quickly quadrupled those figures. This ’66 edition was… more»

Backyard Treasure: 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster

During the 1950s, foreign manufacturers were beginning to infiltrate the American market with small, sporty cars, designed to look good as well as win races. After a Porsche 356 won its class at the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours,… more»

9k Mile Survivor? 1977 Lincoln Continental

The Continental dominated Lincoln production for 55 years – until 2020 when the company decided to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs. The car’s fifth-generation was built between 1970-79, including this ’77 edition which has been off the road… more»

Collection of Cars and Parts: 1974 Jensen-Healey

The Jensen-Healey was a 2-seat British luxury sports car built between 1972-76. Produced by Jensen Motors Ltd., it would be the company’s best-selling automobile at 10,500 copies. Not only does the seller have a running example of one, but… more»

Unfinished Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth perceived there was a market for an upscale mid-size muscle car, so the GTX debuted in 1967. The cars had a standard 440 cubic inch V8 and the marque continued through 1971, after which it became part of… more»

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