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Pile of Parts: Forgotten MGA Project

There’s something endearing about a listing for a car that is so devoid of information you actually believe the seller’s claims that they know nothing about it. This is labeled simply as an antique car but it’s pretty clearly… more»

318 V8 Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Dodge’s Challenger was the last mainstream pony car to be brought to market and one of the first to depart when demand for performance cars dropped after the 1970s OPEC oil embargo. The Challenger shared its new E-body platform… more»

LS2 Transplant: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Determining the value of an original and Immaculate classic car can be a reasonably straightforward undertaking. However, life becomes more complicated when the vehicle in question has been modified. That is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

For collectors, this second-generation Dodge Charger checks a lot of big boxes. It’s the desirable R/T (Road/Track) model. It has a 440 big-block V8. And it left the factory painted FC7 Plum Crazy (verified by the cowl tag). Located… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe

Like many classic cars, values for the 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe have ridden a roller coaster over the past two years. They haven’t done anything dramatic, but they have ebbed and flowed. They are showing signs of rising… more»

Parked 10 Years: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula

In an era when the muscle car revolution of the 1960s was fading away, the Pontiac Firebird bucked that trend in the 1970s. They couldn’t build Trans Am’s fast enough in the second half of the decade. The seller’s… more»

Unfinished Business: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Despite their futuristic appearance, the third-generation Thunderbirds (1961-63) weren’t the big sellers that Ford was hoping for. So, the personal luxury cars were designed for 1964 and the public responded favorably by purchasing 50% more automobiles than the year… more»

Update – Utah Barn Find: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

UPDATE 01/09/2022: It seems that some owners are nothing if not persistent when it comes to the question of selling a classic car. That is the case with this 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville. This marks the third time this… more»

No Reserve! 1967 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe

If you were to compile a list of desirable British sports cars, the Jaguar E-Type would be close to the top of that list. It offered performance that was a match for anything produced by Ferrari at the time,… more»

Rare Plum Mist Color: 1967 Pontiac GTO

Many consider that the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement of the 1960s, but there are other candidates to consider, like the 1950s Chrysler Letter-Series. Regardless, a ton of these autos were built before the craze waned in… more»

350/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevrolet Impala was officially launched as a 1958 model year vehicle, although the first generation lasted for just that one year, and only 3 years later when the SS package first became available on the Impala in 1961… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1972 Chevrolet Impala

The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala (1971-76) was the last for the really “big” cars, proportions-wise. They would be downsized (or is it better to say rightsized?) for 1977 to be more practical for fuel consumption. The 1972… more»

426 Street Wedge! 1965 Dodge Coronet 500

Though obviously a work in progress, this 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 in Willoughby, Ohio certainly makes a statement just as it sits. Like prison tattoos, this hardtop wears its scars with pride. A half century’s use build character, and… more»

Hydra-Matic Transmission: 1956 Chevrolet 3800 Series

Chevrolet’s trucks were all-new for 1955, dubbed the Task-Force Series. Built through 1959, they replaced the Advanced Design Series and featured things like a wraparound windshield, a first for the truck industry. Built on the Stake portion of the… more»

Pick Your Color: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Buying an unfinished project build can be fraught with perils. Sometimes it can be hard to know what you are getting yourself into, as a coating of primer can hide some pretty awful secrets beneath. That doesn’t appear to… more»

Abstract Art: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S

Art appreciation is a subjective thing. Some people will look at the Mona Lisa and see a magnificent portrait produced by an artist at the height of his powers. Others will see it as little more than a picture… more»

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