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Container Find: 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Drop-Top

From 1940 to 1964, the Series Sixty-Two (also 62) was the breadwinner of Cadillac’s assortment of products. It was the entry-level model, though hardly sparse, and most confused it with the Coupe de Ville/Sedan de Ville offerings, which were… more»

Sleeper Parts Car: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The Taurus debuted in 1985 as Ford’s new, front-wheel-drive, full-size family car. In a move to compete with Euro sedans like Mercedes and BMW, they added the SHO edition in 1989 – Super High Output. Borrowing from Yamaha, the… more»

German Built Kit Car: Kuhn Cobra Replica

Now, I’m not a dairy barn expert, but I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that this Cobra kit car is sitting in a cinder block structure that used to house cows. The surroundings are intriguing,… more»

Stored Since the War Years: 1942 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

The 1942 Chevrolet pickup offered here is the kind of truck that immediately pulls you into a different era. Built during a pivotal moment in American history, this half-ton Chevy represents the final stretch of civilian truck production before… more»

Trucking’s Crackerbox Past: 1966 GMC DLR/DFR-8000

In the not-so-distant past, over-the-road trucking was very, very different.  Interstate highways were still snaking their way across our great nation, and multi-day trips were fairly rare.  The trucks back then were thus very different than what we see… more»

Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»

1 of 12?! 1985 Henderson Machiavelli Max

Inquire about a Henderson Machiavelli Max and the seller’s introduction will probably include the phrase, “It’s not a kit car!” Indeed, Henderson Motors Corporation built these Ferrari-ish sports cars in Key Biscayne, Florida as turn-key approximations of the contemporary… more»

Rare L-Code Legacy: 1967 Dodge Charger Factory 440 Project

The first-generation Dodge Charger has always carried a special kind of presence, but some examples stand a little taller than the rest. This 1967 Dodge Charger currently listed here on eBay out of Celeste, Texas, falls squarely into that… more»

Underpriced Roadster: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Every now and again, you see a deal come up for grabs that quite literally seems too good to be true. And this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster with the preferred 4-speed manual is perhaps one of the best opportunities… more»

Package Deal: Trio of Chevrolet El Camino “Utes”

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. Both initially were station wagon-based pickups that enjoyed long rear-wheel-drive runs. The El Camino was in production in 1959 and 1960, then took a break until 1964, when it… more»

GTO Tribute Potential: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Project

If you’ve been watching the market for mid-1960s Pontiacs, you already know how quickly clean, affordable project cars are disappearing. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans currently listed in Kingston offers an increasingly rare chance to pick up a solid foundation… more»

BF Exclusive: Build Your Own 1977 Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile sought to shake off its conservative image with the release of the Hurst/Olds. It combined a luxurious motoring experience with muscle car performance, appealing to a broad customer base. It planned a new model for 1977 but shelved… more»

Daily Driver 289 V8: 1965 Ford Mustang

Growing up in the 1960s was a great time – at least in terms of the automotive landscape. One of the most exciting debuts of the decade was the 1965 Ford Mustang, which was so successful that they built… more»

20k-Mile Carport Find: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolets were all new cars. They were long and lean in appearance with “batwings” in the back, all supposedly because of the success of Chrysler’s Space Age “Forward Look” cars… more»

The Widow Maker: Vintage Titan 32″ Chainsaw

Two Scottish surgeons invented a small hand-powered bone saw with a small chain, and it was used to remove diseased bone. As painful as that sounds, it’s widely credited as being the first use of what we know today… more»

Solid But Needs Sorting: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Whether you’re selling a car, boasting about your accomplishments, or explaining to your boss why you’re late for work, honesty is always the best policy, and the owner here sounds very forthcoming about some of the issues with his… more»