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Dusty 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4-Speed

There are certain questions that encourage the thinking soul to stop for a moment and plumb the depths of reason in search of an answer. What is the sound of one hand clapping? How many roads must a man… more»

Crusty But Running: 1973 Ford Bronco 302

The law of supply and demand remains as relevant in the classic car scene as in any other retail sales segment. The First Generation Ford Bronco demonstrates this clearly because while they weren’t the most popular off-roader when they… more»

No Reserve 1968 BMW 2000CS Project

This 1968 BMW 2000CS appeared on craigslist a few days ago, and then quickly disappeared. Assuming it had been sold, we deleted the post, but then here it appears on eBay. This “New Class” coupe isn’t perfect and had… more»

Potentially Cheap 1970 Dodge Dart V8 Project

As a 2-door hardtop, most 1970s Dodge Darts came packaged as Swinger models to appeal to more youthful buyers. But the same body style was also available in the Dart Custom with a higher level of trim. Such is… more»

Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk

After Studebaker and Packard got together in 1954, Packard-branded cars would be gone four short years later. Packard automobiles built in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that famous name which went back almost… more»

Big Healey Underneath: Fiberfab Jamaican

When is an Austin-Healey not an Austin-Healey? When it’s a Fiberfab Jamaican! This rebodied 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 was supposedly parked in 1969. It’s located in Laguna Beach, California, and is advertised here on Craigslist. Though the current owner hasn’t… more»

Formula 400 Barn Find: 1970 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac launched the Firebird in 1967 as a companion to the Chevy Camaro to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. The cars were redesigned for 1970 and would create a fresh look that would carry them into the… more»

Daily Drive or Restore: 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

This 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief is right in the sweet spot of being a vintage daily driver or a frame-off restoration candidate. The seller notes it has little in the way of rust and that it currently stops, runs,… more»

Parked in ’88: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

Tackling a project build can involve a leap of faith. This is especially true if A: The car involved has known rust issues, and B: There is also evidence of repairs that a previous owner didn’t perform to the… more»

Last Year Built: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Plymouth entered the 1970s with an all-new Barracuda that shared its E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger. Buyers responded favorably and sales increased by 50%. However, by 1974, production was down to a trickle by comparison and Chrysler discontinued… more»

Rumble Seat Project! 1931 Ford Model A Roadster

Ford had two very successful cars in its stable before World War II. The first was the Model T, built between 1909-27 and the second was the Model A from 1928-32. The latter had the misfortune of arriving just… more»

1 of 341? 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

The Cyclone was the performance version of Mercury’s mid-size Montego in the late 1960s/early 1970s. And the Spoiler was the cream of the crop with a standard 429 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 engine. The Spoiler was a rare… more»

RS/SS Convertible! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project

First-generation (1967-1969) Chevrolet Camaros never fail to please. They never seem to run out either as the more you look, the more you find. Today’s ’67 discovery by rex m is an SS convertible, with the Rally Sport (RS)… more»

Restomod Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet redesigned its cars for 1955 and would have a winner on their hands. In fact, over the next three years, the GM division would sell five million copies. The upscale Bel Air would be the most popular series,… more»

New Top Needed: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Despite their cool looks, the 1961-63 Thunderbirds did not sell as well as Ford had hoped, so the cars were redesigned in 1964-66. And sales jumped by 46% the first year. They would be more formal-looking cars, including the… more»

Forest Find: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

A quirk of fate may be what saved the Ford Mustang. By 1973, the original pony car has gotten bloated and heavy and had run out of steam in the sales department. The 1974 model year ushered in the… more»

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