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Tri-Power 4-Speed! 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix

In spite of the standard legend that the GTO kicked off the muscle car revolution, there were plenty that preceded it and they all didn’t originate in Pontiac, Michigan. But one that actually did, is this first year 1962… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Ford Bronco

Some vehicles perform better in the classic market than others. The 1st generation Bronco is a perfect example of a vehicle that has hit its straps because values have generally increased across the board by around 30% in the… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T 440

If most enthusiasts were given a choice, they would grab a rust-free project car over one requiring major metal-work every time. This 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T offers its buyer the former option, with its single rust issue now addressed…. more»

Gran Garage Find: 1971 Plymouth Gran Coupe

How great would it be to find a dusty but otherwise perfect 1971 Plymouth Gran Coupe in a garage somewhere? Unfortunately, this isn’t that car. This paisley-fabric-and-vinyl-roof jewel of a project will require more work than just dusting it… more»

1976 International Scout Diesel Traveler For $1,250

International Scouts are tough vehicles, even ones that look as rough as this 1976 Scout II Traveler diesel does, and having a diesel engine makes this one a bit unusual. The seller has it listed here on eBay in… more»

Parked 16 Years: 1977 Dodge Charger SE For $1,475

UPDATE – This Charge has been relisted, here on eBay, now with a BIN of $1,475. If you’ve been on the hunt for a budget-friendly project, this one might be worth another look! FROM 1/15/21 – The Dodge Charger… more»

Ran When Parked: Hahn Fire Truck

First and foremost, I am not an expert on all-things vintage fire trucks. I do know that many of them seemingly end up like this, where they are likely bought for a very low price with big plans to… more»

Amphibious Rarity: 1960 LARC-V

While we see a fair amount of articles and profiles around the DUKW amphibious vehicle, there was another model created in the same spirit of extreme cargo ferrying abilities in wartime exercises that gets far less airtime: the LARC-V…. more»

Pre-War Barn Find: 1940 Pontiac Special Six

The Special Six was Pontiac’s entry level car for 1940, sharing a restyled A-body with its Chevrolet counterpart. The car was powered by a 223 cubic inch L-head inline six-cylinder motor that was good for 100 horsepower with a… more»

Rusty But Worthy: 1975 Mercedes-Benz Unimog

Few vehicles command the type of respect a Mercedes Unimog does. First of all, these trucks are brutes, pure and simple, no matter which way you look at it. But of course, what good is a brute if it… more»

Saved from the Trails: 1987 Suzuki Samurai Special Edition

This may look like a lost cause, but it actually may be a good news story for a special Suzuki Samurai being saved from becoming yet another aggressive off-road build. This is a rare 1987 Samurai Special Edition, send… more»

Cheap Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

Hiding in this garage is a 1966 Mustang project car that could be a pretty decent buy. It is essentially complete, and it has had any rust issues addressed. It needs someone with a bit of patience who is… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon

The owner of this 1966 Bel Air Station Wagon candidly admits that it has some frame rust. It isn’t clear how severe this is, but he does float the idea of a frame swap. Beyond that, it is a… more»

Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

I’m always dubious about the idea of tackling someone else’s part-finished restoration project, but that doesn’t extend to cars like this 1966 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that follows the “what you see is what you get” philosophy…. more»

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»