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1-Of-825: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX 401

Leave it to American Motors to think outside of the box. When they introduced their Javelin pony car for 1968, they also rolled out a GT-style, 2-seater of the same car (shorter wheelbase with rear seat removed). When the… more»

Golden Goose: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special

The Hudson Hornet has a fascinating history and – to look at the car – you wouldn’t think it was the dominating make in the early years of NASCAR racing. 1954 would be the last year of the so-called… more»

Project Pair: 1968 and 1971 Jeepster Commandos

Do good things come in twos? They do if you’re on the hunt for a couple of Jeepster Commando projects. This pair of tired trucks is located in the nirvana of vintage classics, Washington State, and have more rust… more»

Air-Cooled Patina: 1970 Honda N600

A 1970 Honda N600 is indeed an individual’s choice if you yearn to drive a classic economy car that isn’t your typical inline-four job. The N600 was a pioneering venture for Honda as it began to take over the… more»

1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL 390 Fastback

Sandwiched between the Galaxie 500 and the LTD in 1968 was the Galaxie XL. Ford’s marketing people hyped the XL fastback as the “top choice for active people” with its sweeping good looks and powerful V8 choices. This ’68… more»

Rusty Ragtop: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible

The Mustang got totally restyled for 1971, using the same Falcon platform that launched the popular car seven years earlier. By this time, the car had grown considerably from the original package, and every other manufacturer had jumped on… more»

$200K Replica? 1937 Bugatti Type 57

Replicas are always difficult cars to place, both value-wise and project-worthiness-wise, as the construction and quality of the kit are significant determining factors. Without that information, it’s hard to pinpoint worth, but the seller of this Bugatti Type 57… more»

1 of 1268 V-Code! 1970 Dodge Super Bee

Imagine this 1970 Dodge Super Bee trolling for victims in the streets of Brooklyn, New York and you’ll get some flavor for how this custom-painted muscle car  –and its owner– spent their youth. Originally one of 1268 V-code Super… more»

1 of 18! 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe

We recently saw a later offspring from the design partnership between Chrysler and Ghia of Italy in the 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car. What a difference a decade makes! This 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe is worlds different in style… more»

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed Project

Okay, it’s time to grab a big handful of “brave pills” and decide how you would tackle the restoration of this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. It has rust issues, and they could never be classed as insignificant. However,… more»

Yard Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There aren’t many sights sadder than seeing a classic car left to fend for itself, exposed to all that Mother Nature has to throw at it. This only intensifies when it is a vehicle like a 1964 Corvette “Fuelie.”… more»

1967 Chevrolet El Camino 396 Project

I have a knack for stumbling upon cars in pieces. I don’t know why as I would probably be reluctant to take on such a project. Yet still, I find poring over the pieces and thinking, “Hmmm, what if…”… more»

California Shed Find: 1957 Chevrolet Wagon

This 1957 Chevrolet wagon appears to be a stalled project. As you can see, most of the trim and brightwork have been removed at some point, but more about that later. It can be found here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find

The Chevy Impala would have its best sales year ever in 1965, thanks in part to a successful redesign that carried the nameplate through 1970. The 2-door hardtop was always a popular choice and most came with a V8… more»

Candy Apple Red: 1969 Ford Mustang 302

Still using the Falcon platform, the Mustang was completely restyled for 1969. But it retained all the styling cues that defined the car less than five years earlier. Perhaps the most noticeable change was the use of four headlights… more»

Galaxie Bubbletop? 1961 Ford Starliner

The 1960-61 Starliner was akin to the “bubbletop” Chevies of the same era. Thin roof pillars and lots of glass. Ford only offered the Starliner for two years and it was decked out at the same level as the… more»

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