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No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Custom Cab

The seller seems to have struck gold when he unearthed this 1966 Chevrolet C10 Custom Cab hidden away in an Alabama barn. Not only is it a solid survivor, but its engine bay still hosts its original and healthy… more»

383 V8 Post Coupe: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a mid-size muscle car built between 1968-80. It was targeted at the budget-conscious buyer with a lower level of trim and price tag than its upscale cousin, the GTX. This first-year edition is a… more»

Godfather Mobile: 1941 Lincoln Continental

Whenever I see a 1941 Lincoln Continental, the first thing that comes to my mind is the unfortunate toll booth incident involving Sonny in “The Godfather”.  The story goes that the producers just drilled holes in Sonny’s Continental to… more»

Crusty, Not Rusty: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

There seems to be an air of inevitability with First Generation Mustang project cars. More often than not, buyers face the prospect of cutting away acres of rotten steel and welding in an equal amount of new metal to… more»

Easy Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

The C1 Corvette has a significant drawback for classic car enthusiasts. Values have climbed significantly in recent years, making it challenging to locate an affordable example to park in your garage. Even project cars can command some eye-watering prices,… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster

This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster is an unrestored driver-quality example that runs and drives and has minimal issues for a car that hasn’t been treated to a Concours-grade restoration. It features the more powerful 1600-series engine and is actively… more»

Restore or Parts? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Bidding is quite low at the moment for this rusty but deserving 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The Camaro really is a desirable spec, featuring T-tops and a four-speed. However, the seller pulls no punches in stating that it is… more»

Garage Stored Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, they added an upscale version of the car called the Gran Coupe. It was targeted at buyers looking for more charm and trim in their pony car, whereas the ‘Cuda was for… more»

A Pair Of Crosley Specials!

A special thanks to reader Chuck F. for sending us this seriously cool find of two Crosley-based specials! They are listed for sale (incorrectly as Crosley-Bugattis) here on craigslist and are located in Bessemer, Pennsylvania. The price for the… more»

Running Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28

It’s hard to believe today, but the Camaro was in danger of being discontinued after the 1972 model year. Increasing federal emissions and safety mandates – combined with higher insurance premiums on muscle cars – had done a number… more»

Two For One: 1979 Pontiac Trans Ams

Located in the central Texas town of Killeen are two 1979 Pontiac Trans Ams that are being sold as a pair. The cars are both in project or probably “part-out” condition and represent the pinnacle of Trans Am production…. more»

Solid Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger

If I had a buck for every Second Generation Charger that I had seen with horrifying rust issues, I won’t say that I’d be rich, but I’d be a long way from being broke. That’s what makes this 1970… more»

Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

The Ford Thunderbirds of 1961-63 are often referred to as “Bullet Birds” due to their styling (much as the 1958-60 T-Birds were called “Square Birds”). Though they were futuristic in their appearance and more exciting than their predecessors, they… more»

No Reserve: 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Since around the year 2000, many European manufacturers have developed and sold cars featuring retractable metal hardtops. Motoring journalists have tended to fall over themselves, extolling the virtues of this remarkable innovation, while successfully forgetting that Ford had a… more»

No Reserve Rarity: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer

Verifying the authenticity of some classics can be more complicated than for others, especially if some of the distinctive features that define a specific model appear to be missing. Such is the case with this 1973 Ford Bronco. The… more»

60k Mile Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1961, losing the tailfins that had dominated the cars’ styling the prior two years. The Impala was once again the top-of-the-line model and a popular choice was the 2-door Sport Coupe, sometimes referred… more»

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