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Mystery Machine: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

I think that most of us love a good mystery. Whether it’s on the screen or in a book, there is something pretty satisfying about unraveling one before that story reaches its conclusion. That is what is on offer… more»

Rare Ragtop! 1953 Buick Super 8

We encounter 1953 Buick Super 8s and Specials from time to time, but a convertible version? That’s a rare bird and the seller states as much, claiming this Super 8 convertible as being one of only 6,701 produced. With… more»

Restoration or Parts Car? 1970 AMC Hornet

AMC resurrected the old Hudson Hornet name and applied it to their new compact in 1970. The Hornet would replace the Rambler American, thus ending the use of the Rambler marque in North America. This first-year Hornet is stashed… more»

Back Lot Find: 1973 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite was Plymouth’s top trim level of the mid-size Belvedere beginning in 1965. It would soldier on through three generations before giving way to the Fury nameplate in 1975. This ’73 edition is far from stock in appearance… more»

New Frame Included! 1967 Pontiac GTO Project

More than once I have lamented the tendency of GM’s 1964-1972 vintage A-body intermediates to turn into “from whence it came”, via rust. The right climatic condition and you can have a pile of cinders on your hands. Convertibles?… more»

383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger

Dodge introduced the Charger in mid-1966 as a personal luxury car that would appeal to the muscle car set. The car didn’t go over well in its first two years but took off in 1968-70 as Chrysler redesigned all… more»

Original Dual-Quad: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Peeking out of this workshop is a project car that could prove to be extremely rewarding. It is a 1961 Corvette, and while its restoration has stalled, the owner supplies many of the parts needed to return this classic… more»

Factory 302: 1970 Ford Bronco

It is no secret that the First Generation Bronco is one of the strongest performers in today’s classic market. When it was new, it didn’t sell in anything like the volumes that Ford had hoped. Today, the Bronco has… more»

That Old Black Magic: 1978 Dodge Warlock

If Halloween didn’t deliver enough thrills and chills this year, how about this spooky ride: a 1978 Dodge Warlock. Listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace, this running and driving (but not stopping) pickup can be yours for $5,000…. more»

Original 383/4-Speed: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner proves that some pretty exciting classic cars are still hidden in barns begging to be found and returned to our roads. It appears that this beast remains largely untouched since the seller dragged it… more»

Rare Six-Cylinder Powered 1968 MGC-GT Project

“My MGB-GT is a runner now,” proclaimed the great songwriter Richard Thompson on his album Mirror Blue. “I welded the sills and the old floor pan/Cut the rust with the torch and the hacksaw/Took the Rostyles off, put the… more»

Project Cars: A Gaggle of Opel GTs

Influenced by the styling of the C3 Chevy Corvette that came out in 1968, German car builder Opel (owned by GM) introduced the Opel GT that same year. It was a small, GT-style sports car sold through Buick dealers… more»

Turbo 302 Equipped: 1981 Mercury Zephyr

This 1981 Mercury Zephyr is a very cool build that you don’t often see in this model, as the seller has dropped in a turbocharged 302 paired to a manual T5 transmission. The Zephyr has always been an oddball… more»

Old-School Three-Wheelin’ : 1981 HMV FreeWay

The 1970s brought into existence many home-brewed gas-savers, not least of which are the HMV FreeWays like this one. It’s up for sale here on craigslist near Dallas, Texas, and if you would like to see more about it,… more»

Barn Find V6: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy launched the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entry into the growing personal luxury car market that Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick were already enjoying. At first, it shared the platform used by the Grand Prix which was downsized… more»

The Ultimate Alpine Camper? 1981 Hobby Landhaus

Vintage campers continue to be a hot segment of classic vehicle culture. Heck, you can go to your local Airstream dealer and drop six figures on a new “classic” model. One thing we don’t see in the United States… more»

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