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Blank Canvas Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

Classic car enthusiasts will sometimes be torn when they start to consider the prospect of a custom build. Many will not want to risk molesting an original survivor, but that is not a decision they will need to make… more»

California Shed Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Sometimes estate sales can come with their downsides, which is the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. When its owner passed away, most of the information about this classic and its history went with him. It is now being… more»

Rear Wheel Drive 1973 Volkswagen Beetle!

As someone who has more than a few projects in pieces at the moment, I can feel the huge sigh of relief this seller is likely breathing knowing this chassis swap between a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle and a BMW… more»

Built for the USA: 1968 Triumph TR250

The TR250 was a derivative of the Triumph TR5 and built in England exclusively for the U.S. market. It essentially was a one-year car, produced in the overlapping years of 1967-68. It was done in response to pricing pressures… more»

396 V8 4X4: 1964 Chevrolet Suburban

The Chevy Suburban first appeared in 1935 and is still in production today, making it the longest continuously used nameplate in automobile production. Today, the Suburban would be thought of as an SUV, but back then it was part… more»

Could You Save This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad?

For many people, nothing better exemplifies the nostalgia of the classic car era than the 1957 Chevy. Coming in 2-door hardtop, sedan, convertible, and 2 and 4-door station wagon forms, the Bel Air trim in particular is at the… more»

Split Bumper RS: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was all-new for 1970 and had the appearance of a more aerodynamic car. It would turn out to be quite successful and the second-generation Camaro would see production through 1981. This first-year edition with the Rally… more»

HiPo 327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS L79

We all dream of striking gold with a barn find, and the owner of this 1966 Nova SS has managed to do that. It is an essentially complete car that would make a fantastic restoration project. Making it something… more»

Big Block Wagon: 1968 Ford Country Sedan

If you ask the “big-wigs” of the automotive industry, they’ll try to convince you that the family station wagon has come and gone. However, nobody seems to have bothered telling classic car enthusiasts who continue to eagerly snap up… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The incredible success of the Ford Mustang took the competition by surprise, including Chevrolet. In little more than two years, they came up with the Camaro (as did Pontiac with the Firebird) to do battle in the newly created… more»

Holy Bat Project! 1966 Batmobile Replica

The young and young-at-heart in the 1960s were captivated when Batman hit the television airwaves. It was a blockbuster hit in the ratings for a couple of years and I remember being glued to the TV every Wednesday and… more»

End of the Line: 1958 Packard Hawk

After the merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954, both brands continued to struggle for customers, especially Packard. The 1956 models would be the last built specifically by Packard, with the 1957-58 cars being rebadged Studebakers for the most… more»

True Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

Although part of the line-up since 1955, the Fairlane became Ford’s intermediate-sized car in 1962. A couple of restyles later, the all-new 1968 models came out, looking a lot like the full-size Galaxie, just proportionately smaller. The Fairlane 500… more»

UK Market Car: 1969 Jensen Interceptor MK1

While most of the Jensen Interceptors we find stateside are the actual cars designated for U.S. sale, this barn find MK1 is an actual UK market vehicle, as its right hand drive steering configuration confirms. This is an early… more»

Parked In 1976: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

The owner of this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup found it hidden away in a barn. The previous owner had parked it there in 1976, and it has only just been dragged out of hiding. This is a surprisingly solid… more»

Incomplete Restoration: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

I can only imagine what the seller of this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 means when he says, “This isn’t Gas Monkey.” Does he mean that everyone he talks to think they’re the next Richard Rawlings, ready to pay next… more»

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