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Mustang Forerunner: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint

Ford got into the compact car business in 1960 and they were solid – but uninspiring – cars until the middle of the 1963 season. That’s when Ford introduced the Falcon Sprint, which would be the first Falcon with… more»

Nailhead V8: 1956 Buick Special

The Special was often the entry-level Buick and built on a variety of platforms over the years. The name first appeared in 1936 and disappeared for good after 1996. The Special was the best-selling line of Buicks in 1956,… more»

Non-Letter Find: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible

The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars in the 1950s and 1960s were iconic, known for their blend of performance and luxury rolled into one package. For a time – 1961 through 1965 – Chrysler offered both letter and… more»

Tree Hugger: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria

Seeing a very, very rare car that has been sitting outside in the elements for who knows how many years (decades?) is a crying shame. I could see if it was a non-descript commuter or economy car, but one… more»

Real LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The great Jack Nicholson once famously asked, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That seems to be an appropriate question to ask about this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Not only is it a rust-free classic that… more»

First Year 400: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

After hitting the showrooms for the first time in 1964, the 1965 Oldsmobile 442 brought some worthwhile upgrades. Chief among these was a larger engine, making these a potent classic. This 1965 Convertible is a rust-free survivor, and the… more»

Price Slashed! 1969 Ford Galaxie XL

This 1969 Ford Galaxie XL is a one-owner classic that has just been unearthed in a Minnesota barn. It isn’t clear how long it has been sitting, but it is now at the stage where it runs and drives… more»

Parts Car Included: 1957 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon

One of the “joys” of embarking on a restoration journey can be locating the multitude of tiny parts required to complete the job. However, that might be less of an issue than you would expect with this 1957 Buick… more»

Worth Restoring? 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The Plymouth Barracuda was a totally new car in 1970, finally losing its six-year association with the Valiant. It gained its own platform that it would share with the new Dodge Challenger, but all its sheet metal was exclusively… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Datsun always denied that they took any inspiration for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type. Like so many people, I have some trouble believing that claim. However, one of the significant advantages that the 240Z held over the Jag… more»

Turbo Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa

The Corvair was a much-maligned vehicle that deserves to be treated with a certain level of respect. In an era when manufacturers were effectively “recycling” many of their key components from one model to another, the Corvair demonstrated that… more»

Scrap Yard Find: 1974 Plymouth Duster

The Plymouth Valiant was a solid, reliable car. But in sedan form, it was kind of boring. In an attempt to remedy that, Plymouth designers came up with a fastback coupe version of the venerable compact, which they called… more»

1953 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype Seats Worth $90k?

This could be one for the record book! Instead of examining a desirable collectible car like a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, we’re going to take a look at ’53 Corvette parts. But not just any parts but “prototype” parts, specifically,… more»

No Reserve Beauty: 1937 Packard Business Coupe

When I was a boy, I knew an older gentleman who lived near me and he was a study in antiquity. I never knew exactly what he did for a living, I think he had several different avenues, but… more»

Ford V8 Power! 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

For whatever reason, I gravitate towards the Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger, much more so than I do towards other British sports cars and it’s not necessarily due to the Tiger’s version V8 engine. It is probably more to do with the… more»

Completely Original: 1942 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead

If you’ve ever harbored any doubts about the popularity and desirability of classic motorcycles, then you need to take a look at this 1942 Harley-Davidson FL. This is an original survivor that has just received a mechanical refresh. This… more»

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