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Original 302/4-Speed: 1968 Ford Mustang

This 1968 Ford Mustang is proof that some excellent classics are still waiting to be discovered in sheds and barns across the country. The owner found this car in such a location, and thankfully for him, it hadn’t been… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Ford F-350 Ranger XLT

The owner of this 1973 Ford F-350 Ranger XLT purchased the vehicle to serve as a parts car. However, once he delved below the surface, he discovered that it didn’t deserve that fate. Instead, he has decided that it… more»

Ready For Finishing: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

My favorite year! No, not chronologically, I mean my favorite year Plymouth Road Runner.  Sometimes, the first is the best and that’s how I vote on the ’68 edition. This Road Runner isn’t exactly a “runner” but it’s still… more»

Parked 37 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-Speed

Looking every bit like a 1967 big block car, this ’67-ized 1963 Chevrolet Corvette in Richmond, Virginia may trigger die-hard collectors to click “Next,” but it might mark a nice opportunity for others. Someone who likes the rowdy visual… more»

The 1930 REO Milk “Bottle” Truck Is Back!

Update 6/3/21 – It’s been another year and the Milk Bottle truck is still kicking around. Find it here on eBay again. Hopefully, the seller gets real with his reserve so this unique machine can go to someone who… more»

Parked For 50 Years: 1957 LaDawri Conquest

This rare 1957 Ladawri Conquest is a kit car of the best kind, a vintage model built to be used as a build-it-yourself track car. Sporting classic sports car looks and lightweight construction, relatively few remain in undisturbed condition… more»

Blank Canvas: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

If you have always harbored the desire to build the C2 Corvette of your dreams, that dream could now become a reality. This 1963 Corvette Convertible is a blank canvas for the buyer to tackle, and they can build… more»

Outdoor Project: 1975 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1975 model year would be the last for the Plymouth Road Runner as a B-body Mopar. Through 1980 it would be a trim package on the new compact Volare, a move many considered a demotion. That change was… more»

351 Equipped: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

  The owner of this 1970 Mustang Fastback doesn’t give us a lot to work with, but the general impression is that this could be a structurally sound classic that would make a satisfying project. With a 351ci V8… more»

Hot Rod Potential: 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe

Ford introduced its De Luxe marque in 1938 in response to General Motors’ plethora of varying luxury levels, and Chrysler’s Dodge, De Soto, Plymouth, and Chrysler. This expanded the Ford nameplates to include Ford, De Luxe Ford, Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr,… more»

Rare Pickup: 1955 GMC Suburban Deluxe

It seems that the original owner of this 1955 GMC Suburban Deluxe liked their workhorse to come with a splash of luxury. That would help to explain a few of the comfort features, as well as the drivetrain combination…. more»

Sitting For A Decade: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Big fins and bullet taillights. Put those two styling features together, and you know that you are looking at a 1959 Cadillac. These were cars that perfectly encapsulated the confidence that the American motoring public was feeling at that… more»

Convertible Conversion: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

The last Pontiac Firebird convertible was officially built in 1969 (until years later), but conversions have popped up from time to time. Of 84,063 Firebirds produced in 1975, 27,274 of them came as Trans Am’s. That was two years… more»

Retractable Hardtop: 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Ford was on a roll in the 1950s. Sales were good and that provided money for research and development. Those efforts produced interesting cars like the retractable hardtop/convertible, known in marketing circles as the “Hide-Away Hardtop.” It was initially… more»

Dual Quad 283/4-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – We featured this barn find in 2019 when it was listed in Barnegat, New Jersey. The auction ended with a final bid of $30k and the reserve not met. It has just resurfaced, this time it’s listed… more»

Original 396/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a classic car that comes with equal helpings of good and bad news. It is a numbers-matching vehicle that runs and drives, but it will need a lot of work if it… more»

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