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1959 Ford Country Squire Wagon

It’s pretty rare to find a wagon like this 1959 Ford Country Squire in the running but not quite drivable state. Most have either rusted away completely or haven’t run in years. This ready-to-be-refurbished classic is being sold here… more»

Out of the Barn: 1963 Mercury Colony Park

The Colony Park was a full-size station wagon that was built by Mercury between 1957-91. It was distinguished by its simulated wood-grain paneling that harked back to the “woodies” of the 1950s. This ’63 Monterey Custom Colony Park looks… more»

Fix or Restore? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain

For nearly a decade (1949-58), the Chieftain served as Pontiac’s entry-level car. It would be one of GM’s first new post-war auto designs. For 1955-57, the Chieftain would share the same A-Body platform used by the Tri Five Chevies…. more»

Proper English Sport Sedan: 1936 Riley Kestrel Sprite

The ideal sport sedan is generally considered a BMW M5 in the modern era. Fast, nimble, powerful, and exclusive. Way before BMW decided to put a big engine in a midsize family sedan, Riley made the English equivalent. Svelte,… more»

1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile 442

Olds got into the mid-size muscle car competition in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (also known as the 442). It would be a staple in the GM division’s line-up until 1980 and then returned for 1985-87 until they switched to… more»

Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas

When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»

440-Powered Driver: 1972 Dodge Charger

Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as something of an upscale, upsized pony car. Like its smaller brethren, it could be had from mild to wild in terms of performance and handling. By 1972, the car was in its… more»

Build Sheet Included: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78

While it is now looking pretty tired, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 not only runs and drives, but it features its original and rather tasty drivetrain. It will take a special individual to return this classic to its… more»

Canadian Barn Find: 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special

The owner of this 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood found it hidden away in a Canadian barn. It had belonged to the same family since new, but it had spent more than 20-years in hibernation. He dragged the vehicle out into… more»

Potential Fun: 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider Project

Driving a classic Italian convertible has a unique romantic air to it. Sure, everyone likes a Ferrari, but an Alfa Romeo gives its own special flavor to driving. They say to not judge a book by its cover, but… more»

Farm Find: 1956 Ford F-100

Ford has dominated the U.S. truck market for decades and most of that can be attributed to the F-Series that began in 1948. The F-Series offered a wide range of vehicles from light-duty pickups to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The… more»

Lost Show Car: Lil’ Louie 1921 Ford Hot Rod

Old hot rods never die, especially if their unique details and features somehow remain intact even after years of disassembly. Given the die-hards in this community, I’m never surprised to see a long-forgotten period build has been rescued, even… more»

Transit Survivor? 1934 Ford Bus

The economy was finally rebounding after the 1929 stock market crash. Ford would improve its position in the truck market by dropping its 4-cylinder engine for a V8 in 1934 and discontinuing the use of open cabs on their… more»

Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

If you worked at a Ford plant that built the new Mustang in 1964-66, you probably got as much overtime as you ever wanted to see. Nearly 1.3 million cars were built in 2 ½ years. Including this ’65… more»

Worth Saving? 1970 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe

Such a big car has an equally big desire, for me at least. I have loved this year Olds 98 for decades and have wanted one for that long. This obvious project car, a 1970 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe,… more»

Parts Car and Stash: 1973 Citroën SM

The Citroën SM was a high-performance coupé produced by French manufacturer Citroën from 1970-75. Citroën was known for being an innovator and this product was no exception. It included things like hydro-pneumatic self-leveling suspension and self-leveling headlights that swiveled… more»