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Tiny Sports Roadster: 1948 Crosley Almquist

You don’t see one of these every day. In fact, most of us never will have seen one at all. It’s a 1948 Crosley Almquist, a tiny sports racer that was the result of mounting a fiberglass body designed… more»

20-Footer: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger GT

The popular Dodge Dart was redesigned in 1967, and that platform would carry the car through its retirement in 1976. Styling was updated in 1970 to more closely mirror other Dodge products. The GT was no longer a series,… more»

Cheap Turbo Project: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

The Ford Mustang SVO is an underappreciated classic by every account. We all know the reasons why, obviously, which is heavily tied to the fact that it doesn’t have a V8 under the hood. But so many other “checked… more»

Stored After One Summer: 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M4

Finding a 1980s car with four decades of regular use behind it is easy enough. Finding one whose seller says it was driven for only a single summer and then put into long-term climate-controlled storage is another matter. This… more»

Two Thunderbirds: 1955 Ford Project Plus Parts Car

Buying a restoration project is one thing, but getting a second car to raid for parts can make the proposition considerably more interesting. That’s the setup with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird listed on Facebook Marketplace in St. Louis, Missouri…. more»

Custom Build! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

Form this angle, sharp-eyed gear heads might skip past the missing grille and turn signals to spy more significant deviations from the average 1970 project Camaro. In fact, this Chevy began life as a 1986 model that’s recently gained… more»

Ready To Rise: 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix

In its later years, the Dodge Dart was a poster child for basic, economical transportation, serving that role capably until production ended in 1976.  While the Dart was usually dubbed a compact, it didn’t start out that way, as… more»

Estate Find: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type

The seller has listed this 1986 Buick Regal T-Type to settle his late father-in-law’s estate. The late owner was only its custodian for about a year, but it appears it didn’t see much action during that time. It runs… more»

V8 Power: 1955 Austin-Healey 100

The practice of shoehorning a V8 into the engine bay of a classic British Sports Car gave the world the Shelby Cobra and Sunbeam Tiger. Both cars delivered mind-blowing performance that makes each more desirable today than when new…. more»

Solid Project: 1967 Dodge Polara

Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, but enthusiasts with Mopar leanings might like this 1967 Dodge Polara. It isn’t a pretty sight in its current form, but the seller states it is a solid vehicle featuring its… more»

1 of 294: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire Project

The Ranchero Squire was the upscale version of Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe). It came with faux woodgrain paneling, a concept that was also applied to the full-size LTD wagon in 1970. Based on the Torino, the Ranchero was redesigned… more»

Driver-Quality Cruiser: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet were constantly at odds in full-size car sales. The Chevy Impala usually won out over the Ford Galaxie; in 1970, the ratio was 1.75 Chevies to each Ford (on the other… more»

Too Far Gone? 1970 Dodge Challenger 318 Project

It’s hard to say when or why this 1970 Dodge Challenger was taken off the road, or whether it ended up in a salvage yard or somebody’s backyard once the previous owner was officially through with it.  As popular… more»

Rebuilt 350: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu has the baked appearance of a classic that has spent its life in a dry location. It seems that its looks aren’t deceptive, with the buyer facing a fairly long list of cosmetic tasks… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am hides its light under a bushel. Once you look past the tired paint, you find a rock-solid restoration candidate with many new mechanical components. It would allow the winning bidder to indulge in immediate… more»

Junkyard Find: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed

This Chevelle has a sweet look to it, in photos at least, and it was ordered with all the right hardware: the SS package, 396 V8, 4-speed, Positraction, power steering, A/C, bucket seats, and a center console. Sounds about… more»