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Rare Fastback: 1946 Oldsmobile 76 Dynamic Cruiser Deluxe Club Sedan

While most variants of the 1946 Oldsmobile “76 Series” were not particularly rare, the same couldn’t be said of one particular offering from within the range. The model in question is the 76 Dynamic Cruiser Deluxe Club Sedan. The… more»

Stored 15 Years: 1962 Dodge Custom 880 Convertible

Due to a strategic miscue by Chrysler executives, Dodge had no traditional full-size cars to sell for 1962. They reacted in record time and by mid-year Dodge had the Custom 880 which was a mix of the Chrysler Newport… more»

Maroon Y84 Special Edition: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

With just over 1,100 of these cars built, a true Y84 W72 WS6 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a rare find. This one is unusual because at some point, someone painted it maroon. It should be painted Code 19… more»

1of 294: 1968 AMC Rebel SST Convertible

By 1968, American Motors offered only one convertible across all its product lines and it would be in the Rebel intermediate. The Rebel shared its platform with the more upscale Ambassador, which rode on a longer wheelbase. The number… more»

Rare Find: 1951 Ford Victoria

The 1951 Ford Victoria was a car that grabbed the attention of buyers when it was launched, and it will still attract plenty of attention today. This one is no exception, although it does hide a secret or two…. more»

Original 351: 1969 Ford Torino GT

This 1969 Ford Torino GT has been parked in a shelter for more than eight years, but it does have all of the hallmarks of a great project build. The owner has coaxed its original V8 back to life,… more»

Package Deal: 1968 Jeep Super Wagoneer Projects

This is a tough one: a complete but rusty 1968 Jeep Super Wagoneer, a truck that remains highly original and comes with its higher-performance four barrel 327 AMC V8 under the hood. The seller initially purchased this Wagoneer as… more»

Parked for Years: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

It’s hard not to love an original, unmodified Camaro Z28, and hard to believe this one was parked for years and still remains in decent shape. Wearing one of the best color combos there is with yellow paint and… more»

Work In Progress: 1963 Jaguar XK-E Project

Even in project status, there is no mistaking the lines of a Jaguar XK-E. The great Enzo Ferrari, no slacker at building eye-catching automobiles, claimed the XK-E to be “the most beautiful car ever made“. Today’s 1963 XK-E example… more»

Drivable Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Bidding ends Friday evening for this driver-quality 1973 Datsun 240Z, which is listed for sale by a Georgia-based Datsun Z-car specialist. While the true Series 1 240Zs have taken off and aren’t coming back, you can still get into… more»

1979 MGB With 18,800 Genuine Miles!

By 1979, the sun was beginning to set on the venerable MGB. It enjoyed a long and successful production run, and good examples are still sought by enthusiasts today. This one-owner 1979 model has a mere 18,800 genuine miles… more»

Could You Fix It? 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet would have a big year in 1964 with the launch of the new mid-size Chevelle.  Ironically, the Chevelle had similar dimensions to the full-size 1957 Bel Air. Quieter news was that the Impala Super Sport (SS) would become… more»

327 Equipped: 1958 Chevrolet Apache Pickup

It isn’t that hard to find a vintage pickup that will serve as a base for a project build, but this 1958 Chevrolet Apache would seem to be a better proposition than most. It has its share of surface… more»

GTO Clone: 1974 Pontiac Ventura Shed Find

The GTO is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car craze in 1964. But a decade later, higher insurance premiums, more stringent emissions controls and rising gas prices signaled the end of the line for the GTO (and others… more»

37k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II

UPDATE – This Cobra II has popped back up here on eBay! It’s now in Trenton, New Jersey with an opening price of $9,000. This seller has provided better photos this go around, so be sure to take another… more»

Rolling Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

By 1968, the pony car market that Ford is credited with starting was flooded with competitors, and yet the Mustang was still the best selling of the genre. One similar in appearance to the example seen above, albeit in… more»

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