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Straightforward Early Ford Project: 1930 Ford Model A

Sometimes the most appealing projects are the simplest ones. No long restoration stories, no exaggerated claims—just an honest vintage vehicle waiting for the next person to pick up where someone else left off. That’s exactly what this 1930 Ford… more»

One Owner? 1954 Ford F-500 Stake Truck

Very few times in life am I rendered speechless, but it happened back in 2010: A man approached me in a parking lot and asked me if I was the original owner of my ’53 Buick Special. I was… more»

Stored Indoors 45 Years! 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler

We recently saw a Harley-Davidson snowmobile from the AMF era, and their first attempt at making a successful snowmobile came with the Ski-Daddler series in 1966. This 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Oshkosh,… more»

Running Rarity: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special

If you’re a car enthusiast, it’s always a fun time when a manufacturer develops a regional-specific example of your favorite auto, which is what happened for buyers of Ford’s pony car on the West Coast during the late sixties. … more»

1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 W/ Alaskan Camper

Is this faded Indian Ceramic? It looks almost like a Mary Kay Jeep, and even though I’m not a big pink vehicle guy, I like the look. I’d instantly move to New Mexico if I owned this rig; it… more»

Container Find: 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Drop-Top

From 1940 to 1964, the Series Sixty-Two (also 62) was the breadwinner of Cadillac’s assortment of products. It was the entry-level model, though hardly sparse, and most confused it with the Coupe de Ville/Sedan de Ville offerings, which were… more»

Sleeper Parts Car: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The Taurus debuted in 1985 as Ford’s new, front-wheel-drive, full-size family car. In a move to compete with Euro sedans like Mercedes and BMW, they added the SHO edition in 1989 – Super High Output. Borrowing from Yamaha, the… more»

German Built Kit Car: Kuhn Cobra Replica

Now, I’m not a dairy barn expert, but I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that this Cobra kit car is sitting in a cinder block structure that used to house cows. The surroundings are intriguing,… more»

Stored Since the War Years: 1942 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

The 1942 Chevrolet pickup offered here is the kind of truck that immediately pulls you into a different era. Built during a pivotal moment in American history, this half-ton Chevy represents the final stretch of civilian truck production before… more»

Trucking’s Crackerbox Past: 1966 GMC DLR/DFR-8000

In the not-so-distant past, over-the-road trucking was very, very different.  Interstate highways were still snaking their way across our great nation, and multi-day trips were fairly rare.  The trucks back then were thus very different than what we see… more»

Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»

1 of 12?! 1985 Henderson Machiavelli Max

Inquire about a Henderson Machiavelli Max and the seller’s introduction will probably include the phrase, “It’s not a kit car!” Indeed, Henderson Motors Corporation built these Ferrari-ish sports cars in Key Biscayne, Florida as turn-key approximations of the contemporary… more»

Rare L-Code Legacy: 1967 Dodge Charger Factory 440 Project

The first-generation Dodge Charger has always carried a special kind of presence, but some examples stand a little taller than the rest. This 1967 Dodge Charger currently listed here on eBay out of Celeste, Texas, falls squarely into that… more»

Underpriced Roadster: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Every now and again, you see a deal come up for grabs that quite literally seems too good to be true. And this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster with the preferred 4-speed manual is perhaps one of the best opportunities… more»

Package Deal: Trio of Chevrolet El Camino “Utes”

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. Both initially were station wagon-based pickups that enjoyed long rear-wheel-drive runs. The El Camino was in production in 1959 and 1960, then took a break until 1964, when it… more»

GTO Tribute Potential: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Project

If you’ve been watching the market for mid-1960s Pontiacs, you already know how quickly clean, affordable project cars are disappearing. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans currently listed in Kingston offers an increasingly rare chance to pick up a solid foundation… more»