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Rebuilt GTO Motor! 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans

The fourth generation of the Pontiac LeMans ran from 1973 to 1977, the era of Colonnade styling that was shared by all of General Motors’ intermediate automobiles. The Grand LeMans was the top-of-the-line model, introduced in 1975 as an… more»

Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There are few things in the classic world sadder than finding a project build that stalled due to ill health. However, it is almost heartbreaking when the owner succumbs to their illness and the family faces the prospect of… more»

1 of 7 Show Cars! 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk R2

The Studebaker Hawk enjoyed a long run through several variants from 1956 to 1964. The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the last incarnation from 1962 and 64 and was perhaps the most luxurious iteration, as Studebaker was trying… more»

Hardtop Wagon! 1962 Chrysler New Yorker

Last week I suggested that Chevrolet and Ford station wagons are hot and get a lot of Barn Finds press, which they do. Today, we’re going to stay in the realm of the BIG Three but look at what… more»

Pink Classic! 1959 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top

More than 53,000 copies of the original 2-seat Ford Thunderbird were built in 1955-57. But the bean counters and marketing types thought the potential would be greater with a back seat for two more passengers. So, the cars were… more»

Air Cooled Project: 1929 Franklin Victoria

Wow, what a find, a 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham sedan! An unfortunate victim of the great depression, Franklin was one of those marques that went their own way as so many of the independents did in the days before… more»

392 Hemi! Wicked 1980 Dodge D50 Custom

Fans of the unusual, look no further! Scoffers might peg this shiny mini-pickup as a gussied-up high school ride, “all show and no go,” but buckle up before the light turns green, because that assumption is wrong. Twist the… more»

Right-Hand-Drive: 1969 Jaguar 420G

The Jaguar 420 and its Daimler sibling, the Sovereign, were sold between 1966 and 1969. By some, they were considered the “ultimate expression of compact sporting saloons” that Jaguar built in the 1960s. The car had its roots in… more»

Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»

Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»

C-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of 1964-66, with more than 1.3 million copies rolling off the assembly lines. The fastback model would debut for the full 1965 model year and see 77,000 units built over 12 months…. more»

Factory 401! 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

Called “The champagne of 4-wheel drives” by Road & Track (August 1978), Jeep’s Wagoneer offered wagon-like style on a rugged four-wheel drive truck chassis well before that formula appeared everywhere. This 1978 Jeep Wagoneer outside of Evans, Colorado shows… more»

Flathead V8: 1936 Ford “Humpback” Sedan

With their redesign in 1935, Ford’s sedans were offered with a “trunkback” or “humpback” integrated trunk which provided more luggage capacity than before. But the more traditional “flatback” style was still offered. This level of styling would run across… more»

The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911

I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»

First Year Mark! 1956 Continental Mark II

Synonymous with luxury, the Lincoln Continental spanned through ten generations of cars, and while it took a pause here and there the Continental nameplate ultimately lasted until just a couple of years ago when it was put to rest… more»

Upgraded V8: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

By 1980, the classic American pony car may not have been dead, but it had undoubtedly seen better days. Ford had recently introduced its new Fox-Body Mustang, but the sole V8 for that model year was a wheezing and… more»