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Police Package 396 FBI Car! 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne

Except for the earliest examples, the Chevrolet Biscayne functioned as a lower-cost offering for buyers who wanted a full-size car but were on a budget or just didn’t care for all the bells and whistles.  Chevy was able to… more»

Complete and Original: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

When a classic car emerges from long-term storage, it is fair to expect it to need some work before returning to its rightful place on our roads. The scope of that work depends on many factors, including the storage… more»

Restore or Rod It? 1937 Ford Tudor Slantback

I’ll admit, I’m more of a purist when it comes to car restorations; I guess it’s the museum archivist gene and history lover in me. But Google “1937 Ford Tudor Sedan” and see what pops up on the Images… more»

Just Donated: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

Ah, another listing from one of my favorite channels on eBay. In this week’s episode of desirable enthusiast cars donated to a nonprofit organization, we have the venerable Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon with the mighty 5.7L V8 under the… more»

Field of Dreams: $300 1970 Lotus Elan

Sometimes, what’s in the background is more interesting (or at least, just as interesting) as the car itself. In the case of this very sad 1970 Lotus Elan, it seems to be one of several sports cars languishing in… more»

454 V8 / 4-speed! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The Chevelle SS was one of the most revered muscle cars of the 1960s. The peak came with the introduction of the SS 454 in 1970, which would run out of steam by 1972. The SS was an option… more»

FC7 In Violet! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

The Plymouth Barracuda got a big restyle for 1970, with a new body that took the car to legendary status and created a demand that seems to continue to keep growing.  Plymouth wrapped up production at the end of… more»

1 of 2,007: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

One of the hottest Mopar engines in the muscle car era was the 340 small-block. When installed in a lighter automobile like a Barracuda or Challenger, it could be quite potent. And desirable enough to account for nearly 217,000… more»

Which Engine? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

UPDATE 06/12/2022: We’ve seen a couple of recent examples where a seller has been brought undone by a non-paying buyer, and this 1965 Mustang Fastback could be another. The previous auction indicates that it sold for $26,400, although the… more»

Hemi Orange Roller: 1969 Dodge Charger

UPDATE 06/12/2022: This 1969 Dodge Charger roller has returned to the market, and it seems that the seller may have fallen foul of a non-paying buyer. Its previous listing indicated that it sold for $24,200, but the owner has… more»

Plenty of Parts: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup

If you owned a Plymouth dealership in the 1930s and found it paired with Dodge, life was rosy. You not only had access to an excellent range of passenger vehicles but could delve into the Dodge inventory to meet… more»

Moldy Pony: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II

History shows that the First Generation Mustang was the right car at the right time, and few models before or since have generated the passion and sales success enjoyed by the original pony car. Ford repeated their perfect timing… more»

Last of the Line: 1936 Auburn 654

The Auburn Co. started in business in 1877 producing wagons. Their focus shifted to automobiles 25 years later which would be their mainstay through the end of the line in 1937. The Great Depression had impacted Auburn just as… more»

Race or Restore? 1951 Ford Anglia

According to anglia-models.co.uk, the Ford Anglia was introduced in Europe in 1939 shortly before the outbreak of World War II. They “…used a very simple mechanical layout that included mechanical brakes and a sidevalve engine.” They were in production… more»

Project Track Car: 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo

This 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo is a running project with some final sorting needed, but based on the description, it apparently has a fully built drivetrain under the hood swapped in from a deceased race car. The 944 is… more»

French Barn Find: 1970 Citroën DS21

Here’s some automotive trivia worth pondering: legend has it that when Citroën debuted the DS at the Paris Motor Show in 1965 1955, it garnered 18,000 customer orders on the first day. By the end of the ten-day show,… more»