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EV For RVs! Ever Heard Of A Zzipper?

This somewhat odd-looking machine is actually a prototype for an electric vehicle (EV) produced in the early 1990s by the Sebring Auto-Cycle Company in Sebring, Florida. It turns out a few production machines were made as well. This one… more»

Upscale Barn Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande

The Grande was launched in 1969 as an uptown version of the Ford Mustang. It was successful enough to remain part of the line-up through 1973 when the company retired the first generation of the pony car. The subcompact… more»

1951 Bristol 401: Includes Enclosed Trailer!

I can’t say that I have ever covered a Bristol. With a history dating to 1945, the company just ceased operations in 2020 – what a shame, another remarkable British marque ends up taking a knee – so sad…. more»

390 V8 Garage Find: 1968 Mercury Cyclone

The Cyclone was a performance car marketed by Mercury from 1964-71. At first it was a compact, then later an intermediate. In the late 1960s, it was positioned between the Cougar and Marauder for those buyers wanting some muscle,… more»

Nevada Baked Project: 1963 Corvette

Coming to us courtesy of reader Rex M. is this sun-baked 1963 Corvette convertible located in Mesquite, Nevada. The seller is asking $20,000 for this early second-generation Corvette and has advertised it here on craigslist. Let’s look a little… more»

Early Subcompacts: Trio of Metropolitans

The Nash Metropolitan was a small, American car built in England from 1953-61. While being sold as a Nash, it also was peddled as a Hudson after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors. And later it was… more»

Yard Find! 1969 Mustang 4-Speed

Even back in 1969, cars in the US tended to be produced with automatic transmissions, which makes this four-speed equipped, air-conditioned 1969 Mustang SportsRoof (Ford’s term for a fastback roofline) just a little bit more special. It’s listed for… more»

Red Sleigh: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac sold over 40,000 GTOs in 1970 and this is one of them. The GTO is located in Tustin, California and is listed for auction here on eBay. The car has 1 day remaining in the auction and is… more»

Original 401: 1965 Buick Wildcat

The owner of this 1965 Buick Wildcat recently found it hidden away in a barn. A close inspection revealed a structurally sound classic that would make a rewarding and straightforward restoration project. He has coaxed its original V8 back… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

This 1966 Plymouth Satellite ticks many of the right boxes for potential buyers. It is an overall solid car that is in sound mechanical health. It would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, but potential buyers will be starting this… more»

Rare Model: 1970 International Harvester Scout Aristocrat

The seller states that this 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A is a rare Aristocrat model. At first glance, it appears to be more like an “A-rust-o-crat!” The Scout is located in Windsor Mill, Maryland and is listed here on… more»

Short Wheelbase Project: 1976 GMC Motorhome

As we’ve talked about before, the classic GMC Motorhome is an excellent choice for a “starter” RV if you’re looking to get into cross-county travel. The more compact proportions and ease of finding spare parts from the GMC catalog… more»

Garage Find Droptop: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang GT convertible is only the second caretaker the four-eyed Fox has had, and it’s equipped with the preferred manual transmission. The listing claims that the seller has owned it for three years,… more»

Project Opportunity: 1992 GMC Typhoon

Sometimes, you just know a particular vehicle has had a hard life. This 1992 GMC Typhoon is sitting with a blown engine due to a previous owner overdoing the boost, and it’s also been resprayed in a look-at-me shade… more»

48k Mile Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac LeMans

Pontiac introduced its first compact in 1961, the Tempest, of which the LeMans was the top trim edition. By 1964 it was promoted to intermediate status where it stayed as part of the line-up through 1981. The seller refers… more»

Top Swap! 1962 Pontiac Parisienne Bubble Top

There’s a lot going on here with this 1962 Pontiac Parisienne “bubble top” two-door hardtop and there is definitely an interesting turn of events that have occurred. This car has undergone a surprising transformation so let’s dig in and… more»

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