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1 of 650 Drop-Tops: 1951 Chrysler Imperial

Chrysler introduced the Imperial in 1926 and it would be the company’s top model for several decades. The car was positioned to compete with the likes of Cadillac, Lincoln, and some makes that are no longer with us like… more»

Parked in ’78: 1970 Ford Mustang

With the First Generation Mustang proving such an enormous sales success, it is no surprise that there remains a ready supply of promising project cars waiting for the right person to perform their magic on the mechanicals and metal…. more»

Playmate Pink? 1966 Ford Mustang

OK, OK, “Playmate Pink” is not my suggested handle for what was officially known as “Dusk Rose” but P.P. became the more controversial name for this most obvious of Ford Mustang hues. Finding an original one is supposedly a… more»

FWD Muscle: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado

The Toronado would be Oldsmobile’s entrant in the personal luxury car segment in 1966. It shared the E-platform that the Buick Riviera introduced in 1963, but it would employ front-wheel-drive, unlike its GM sibling. It would be the first… more»

427 Tunnel Ram! 1954 Chevy Rat Rod Gasser

Some cars you can hear by looking at a photo and this is one of them. One glance of this 1954 Chevy gasser immediately makes me hear the cackle of the side pipes. While gassers aren’t everyone’s taste (especially… more»

Yosemite Sam Radoff Paint Job: 1976 Dodge B200

The vanning world is one of the most diverse hobbyist circles there is, especially in terms of what sort of vehicles van enthusiasts will show up to the next meet in. These vehicles literally became murals on wheels, allowing… more»

Numbers-Matching 327! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

When you’re in the market for a classic car, a debut year model is generally a good choice, with the Chevrolet Camaro being no exception.  If it’s above the base model, that’s always good too, and throw in a… more»

Volvo B18 Powered 1969 MGB GT

The MGB GT has always been a nice alternative to the “B”‘s open, wind-in-your-hair architecture. If you enjoy the MGB’s road manners but prefer a quieter, more secure cab experience, the GT would be the car for you. Regardless… more»

1-Of-132: 1950 Nash Statesman Custom Brougham

The American automotive scene was fascinating during the post-war years as manufacturers fought to release new models to replace their existing aging fleet. While some produced vehicles with similar design queues, Nash marched to the beat of a different… more»

Parked In ’88: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Racer

Parked since 1988, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette in Lake Elsinore, California illustrates how a sporty used ‘Vette became a weekend track car back before every old Corvette was considered an untouchable masterpiece. Sporting then-common modifications like flared fiberglass fenders… more»

Big-Block Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454

Some classic car projects can prove more attractive than others, and this 1973 Corvette has a lot of positive points. After a decade hidden in a shed, the owner has coaxed its big block back to life with a… more»

37k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed

Can an automotive classic be classed as a family heirloom? That is the question posed by this 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed. The Pickup has passed from father to son, remaining in the same family since the day… more»

Big Barn Find: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Chevrolet’s tagline for 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed“. Really? Sounds like some Madison Avenue horse hockey to me. Yeah, they changed by bloating up the B-body (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, Biscayne) bestowing Cadillacesque lines and size upon their best-selling… more»

Field Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

Chrysler had high hopes for its “pony cars” in 1970. They gave the Plymouth Barracuda a new platform and a companion competitor, the new Dodge Challenger. Muscle cars were still in demand, which helped the revitalized Barracuda achieve a… more»

360 V8 Volare: 1979 Plymouth Road Runner

Who can forget the original Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “Meep Meep” horn? They were some of the most potent muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. But interest in the genre soon waned… more»

Numbers Matching Super: 1956 Porsche 356A

This 1956 Porsche 356A may have plenty of cosmetic faults, but the pedigree factor is through the roof. It’s a real-deal “Super” model with a numbers-matching 1600 engine. The car has a great story, having been purchased new in… more»