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Field Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T

Under normal circumstances, finding a classic like this 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T sitting exposed to the elements with no glass would be a recipe for disaster. It would be fair to expect that the car would be riddled with… more»

Nicely Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor

It isn’t clear why the restoration of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air stalled, but it did so back in 2000. It is one of those cases that stalled before it started, making this a blank canvas project for its… more»

Parked In The ’60s: 1936 Dodge Canopy Express

How’s that old line go, “Don’t shoot me, I’m just the messenger!”  Let’s have some patience as what I have for you today is a 1936 Dodge Commercial Canopy truck that is most definitely a project. It’s hard to… more»

Italian Field Find: 1986 Maserati Biturbo

The Maserati Biturbo was a series of grand touring cars built by Italian automaker Maserati between 1981-94. It was slightly smaller than the car is targeted as primary competition, the BMW 3 Series. The cars were known for their… more»

Powerglide Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

By early 1965, Chevrolet was in full response mode to the incredible success that Ford was having with its new Mustang. Code-named Panther, the car borrowed from the Chevy II/Nova parts bin as had the Mustang from the Falcon… more»

Another Chalet! 1976 Chevy Blazer Chalet

You probably already know this because there have been a surprising number of these up for sale here recently, but GM introduced a redesigned truck line in 1973, which ran through 1987 for most models with very few major… more»

This 1962 Ford Falcon Is Powered By A Chrysler 440!

The Falcon was Ford’s first entry into the U.S. compact car market of the 1960s. It was a popular car whose platform would go on to spawn an even more successful product, the Mustang. These cars were focused on… more»

Crate V8/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

While even the roughest First Generation Mustang project car can attract some pretty impressive values, this 1965 Convertible might be a rung above the rest. It looks pretty tired, but its visible rust appears to be negligible. Adding to… more»

Semaphores Included! 1955 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window

For as long as the original Volkswagen Beetle has been around, there have been some constants: California-look Bugs are always cool; original Beetles are worth the most; and the earliest models with their oval rear windows and “semaphor” turn… more»

Pile of Parts: Forgotten MGA Project

There’s something endearing about a listing for a car that is so devoid of information you actually believe the seller’s claims that they know nothing about it. This is labeled simply as an antique car but it’s pretty clearly… more»

318 V8 Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Dodge’s Challenger was the last mainstream pony car to be brought to market and one of the first to depart when demand for performance cars dropped after the 1970s OPEC oil embargo. The Challenger shared its new E-body platform… more»

LS2 Transplant: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Determining the value of an original and Immaculate classic car can be a reasonably straightforward undertaking. However, life becomes more complicated when the vehicle in question has been modified. That is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

For collectors, this second-generation Dodge Charger checks a lot of big boxes. It’s the desirable R/T (Road/Track) model. It has a 440 big-block V8. And it left the factory painted FC7 Plum Crazy (verified by the cowl tag). Located… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe

Like many classic cars, values for the 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe have ridden a roller coaster over the past two years. They haven’t done anything dramatic, but they have ebbed and flowed. They are showing signs of rising… more»

Parked 10 Years: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula

In an era when the muscle car revolution of the 1960s was fading away, the Pontiac Firebird bucked that trend in the 1970s. They couldn’t build Trans Am’s fast enough in the second half of the decade. The seller’s… more»

Unfinished Business: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Despite their futuristic appearance, the third-generation Thunderbirds (1961-63) weren’t the big sellers that Ford was hoping for. So, the personal luxury cars were designed for 1964 and the public responded favorably by purchasing 50% more automobiles than the year… more»