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Chicken Coop Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

A Plymouth ‘Cuda from 1970 always ends up being front-page news, but a standard Barracuda? Not so much so. But, how about a ’70 Barracuda convertible? That’s hardly an everyday find but that’s exactly what we have for your… more»

40k Mile Survivor: 1975 Datsun B210

Before the 1980s, most Nissan-built cars were branded as Datsun’s, a practice that dated back to before World War II. So, the use of the Datsun name was not unique to U.S.-imported cars, which began to trickle in around… more»

Parked For 32 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The owner of this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 suggests that it would make an ideal project car to occupy the upcoming colder months, and I can’t think of many better ways to while away the time. As project builds… more»

Driveway Find: 1963 Triumph TR4

Following his success with the Herald, Giovanni Michelotti was invited by Triumph to take a stab at a new design for their TR series of sports cars. The TR4 was a radical departure that ushered in design cues that… more»

Microcar Stash: 1971-72 Honda Z600s

The Honda Z, known as the Z600 in the U.S., was a 2-door hatchback Kei/city car built by the company between 1970-74. They were imported into the U.S. during the middle two years. Honda was gauging how to get… more»

Genuine Budd Body: 1966 Ford Bronco

While potential buyers will tend to clamor to get their hands on early examples of the Ford Bronco, this 1966 model could be one of the rarest of its breed. Ford was eager to release the Bronco but didn’t… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130

The Lotus Elan is a sports car that seems to embody all the things that Britain wanted in the sixties: freedom, speed, fun, and a break from tradition. When the producers of The Avengers wanted to signify that Emma… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Until recently, this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 was a one-owner classic that had spent thirty-four years in this storage unit. When the seller dragged it from hiding, what was revealed was an original and highly-optioned classic that looks… more»

Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

Some classic cars are created more equal than others. Some will offer unrivaled luxury and comfort, while others will provide performance that can pin occupants in their seats when the pedal gets to the metal. The 1970 Mercury Cyclone… more»

348 Tri-Power! 1960 Chevrolet Nomad

It’s a Nomad! Yes, but this example has four doors, not the normally expected two. Still seated at the top of the station wagon totem pole, things had changed for one of Chevrolet’s most collectible models after the conclusion… more»

My 1974 Fiat 124 Spider Sold!

UPDATE – Last night, George B and his wife came to take a look at the Fiat. I had a huge amount of interest in the car, George was one of the first people to contact me and he… more»

Unfinished Business: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

The first of the now-famous Tri-Five Chevies was introduced in 1955. A huge selling point would be the company’s new “Turbo-Fire” V8 engine. A steady flow of customers no doubt passed through dealer showrooms as they built nearly 1.8… more»

Stored 60 Years! 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

Even though the economy was in turmoil in the early 1930s, Chevrolet was able to introduce a new line of cars, the Master and Master Deluxe. From 1933-42 these would be the bread-and-butter of the division, alongside the many… more»

Parked in 1980: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

When the owner of this 1967 Camaro purchased the vehicle in 1978, its odometer showed a genuine 43,000 miles. Over the following eighteen months, he pushed that figure to 45,585 before he parked it in his garage. It has… more»

87k Genuine Miles: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Speaking from experience, tackling a restoration project where there are major rust issues to address can be pretty daunting. That’s where cars like this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 fit into the equation. Not only is it a virtually rust-free… more»

454/4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Is it possible that the fourth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’73-’77) is the Rodney Dangerfield of Caminos? You know the one that gets no respect? Well, if that’s the case, this specific 1973 example is due a tip of the… more»