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Vintage Dumper: 1940 Brockway 220X Dump Truck

Like many manufacturers, the Brockway Motor Company could trace its roots back to the era of carriages. Formed by Willam Brockway in 1875, the company turned its attention to truck production in 1912. Many of their creations were custom… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan

It is common for a father and son to share many character traits, but nothing could be further from the truth in the case of Henry and Edsel Ford. While Henry could be charming and generous when the mood… more»

Desert Find: 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon

Usually, when we find a Chevy Biscayne, it’s a two-door sedan stuffed with a big engine that was designed as a nod and a wink to the street racing scene. Today, we have a 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne station wagon… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1986 Toyota MR2

The MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car, built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations. Its name is said to stand for either “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. Or something else entirely. This 1986 example… more»

Flathead V8 Powered 2003 Mini Cooper?!!

And now, for something completely different, the world’s (presumably) only vintage Ford flathead V8-powered Mini Cooper! Hopefully, the new owner negotiates an evening of conversation with the builder of this crazy mash-up of new meets old before inking the… more»

Rare German Edition: 1971 Ford “T-5” Mustang Mach 1

For classic car enthusiasts, there are many variations of the First Generation Mustang that are instantly recognizable. Badges like Mach 1, Boss, or GT spring to mind, but one that might seem more foreign is the “T-5.” The word… more»

Rebuilt Drivetrain: 1970 Dodge Challenger 340

Chrysler rolled out the new E-body platform in 1970 that would be shared by the Plymouth Barracuda and the new Dodge Challenger. But they rode on different wheelbases and no sheet metal was in common between the two. The… more»

Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau

The 1966 model year was the final for production of the Fourth Generation Thunderbird, and while it was also marked the year of the lowest production figures for that generation, 69,176 buyers still saw fit to give one of… more»

Solid Starting Point: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

The Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced on September 26, 1963, as a 1964 model and slotted nicely in the lineup between the smaller Chevy II and the full-size Impala. The mid-size market was heating up and the Chevelle faced tough… more»

Solid & Rare! 1958 Austin A40 Farina

The A40 Farina Owner’s Club thinks there are only about 400 of these cute little Pininfarina-designed cars left on the road; this car isn’t at the moment but looks like it could be with a little elbow grease. It’s… more»

One-Owner Project: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire

The rear-wheel-drive Starfire was Oldsmobile’s personal luxury offering until the front-wheel-drive Toronado assumed those duties in 1966. While it shared most of its sheet metal with other full-sized Olds models, the Starfire wore unique trim and luxurious interiors –… more»

Great Color Combo! 1969 Chevrolet Malibu

From a trailer near Brigham City, Utah, this 1969 Chevrolet Malibu seeks a new owner with the skills to put it back on the road. Spoiler alert:  it’s hit in the rear, and at least the left rear quarter… more»

Gray Market Cosworth: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

I’m not going to go into great detail regarding my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project; I’ve been withholding updates as we do have some great news to share but I’m waiting until I can do a… more»

289 4-Speed Project: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2

This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback is a 2+2 model that the seller says is a real-deal barn find. Discovered in relatively complete condition with a 289 V8 paired to a four-speed manual transmission, this Mustang also sports a full… more»

1 Of 724! 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

“The power of leadership is yours in a Chrysler!” opines the tagline of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker sales brochure. I suppose that could be interpreted in more than one way and I’m not completely certain what they are… more»

Numbers-Matching SS! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

Barn-stored since a prior owner lost his driver’s license for street racing in 1981, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in Omaha, Nebraska needs a lot of love, but could make one wicked-fast and interesting restoration project. The seller has… more»

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