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Barn Stored 30 Years: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport

The Dart Sport was Dodge’s version of the Plymouth Duster fastback, a sporty addition to the compact Valiant stable. The front clip was the same as the sedan, but from the windshield back it had its own sheet metal…. more»

Some Assembly Required: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan

When Cord unveiled its 810 model at the New York Auto Show in November of 1935, it caused a sensation. The company was inundated with orders and committed to commence deliveries by Christmas. In their defense, they didn’t specify… more»

California Project Car: 1955 Jaguar XK140

OK, it’s Gullwing Motors time! Today, our friend Peter Kumar is promoting a California black plate 1955 Jaguar XK140, a roadster that is clearly a project and proclaimed to be “An extremely honest car” – this should be interesting!… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1974 TVR 2500M

The “M” was a line of sports cars built in the 1970s by British luxury automaker TVR. The 2500M was the first in the series and were hand-built cars with glass-reinforced plastic bodies, so fewer than 1,000 were produced… more»

Save or Scrap? Salty 1967 Amphicar

The Amphicar (short for Amphibious Car, meaning it can travel on land and water) is probably one of the most unique civilian production cars ever made. The official model is called the 770, denoting the ability to travel 7mph… more»

1-of-336: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

When the owner makes a bold claim about the rarity of a classic car, it is easy to look at such claims with cynicism. However, it appears that the claim that this owner makes for this 1972 Mustang Mach… more»

Numbers Matching Project! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 350 Four-Speed

More than any American car, the Corvette leads people to assume that owners buy them to make a statement. Opinions on what that statement is, however, vary from “mid-life crisis” to “toy I always wanted” to “accessory that attracts… more»

Mini Truck Oddball: 1957 Ford Anglia

The Ford Anglia was a small British sedan that was built between 1939-67 and sold nearly 1.6 million copies. It had several iterations, including the 100E model from the 1950s. While the seller says this is a 1950 Ford… more»

Ugly Duckling: 1971 Pontiac Formula 400

Here is an interesting project car located in Spokane, Washington. It is a 1971 Pontiac Formula 400 that is not running and the interior has been removed. The initial body work is said to have been completed and the… more»

Parked in ’92: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible last saw active service nearly three decades ago. It is a solid and largely complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project for its next owner. Its rust issues are minimal, while its… more»

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle “Heavy Chevy” 402 V8 Project

Who remembers the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, something of a budget-minded SS 396 that was produced during the 1971-72 model years? It carried its own graphics, but unlike the Super Sport, it could be had with almost any V8 sold… more»

Running Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

Market reaction to the new Dodge Charger in 1966-67 was mixed. But when Chrysler’s B-bodied cars got redesigned for 1968, sales took off, rising from 17,000 to 92,000 units. The 1969 model year was almost as popular and would… more»

White Elephant? 1937 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Yet another old panel truck is what I thought when I read the brief description for this 1937 Chevrolet example. Then, I reviewed the images and thought, isn’t that quaint-looking! So, real or “patinaed”? Hard to say with certainty… more»

Road Ready High-Rider: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 4×4

When Chevrolet was developing the Third Generation Camaro, they placed a lot of emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. They desired to produce a classic car that was low and sleek and cut through the air cleanly. This 1987 Camaro IROC-Z… more»

71 Tons of Docs! 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

The Internet tells us commas can save lives, and the listing for this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T here on eBay includes some non life-threatening stream-of-consciousness text including “71 Tons of documentation.” Of course even “tons of documentation” would be… more»

One Family Car: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Road Runner debuted in 1968 as a budget-minded muscle car, based on the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere platform. Chrysler worked a deal with Warner Bros. for the Road Runner and Coyote likenesses and had a horn developed that would… more»