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Calling All Cars: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere Cop Car

Did you ever want to head out on the highway, lights and sirens blaring, and pull over the bad guys but you didn’t want to have to do the whole police academy thing? Well here’s your chance, you can… more»

Pierre Cardin Edition: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

American Motors was always the underdog. But that didn’t stop them from coming up with unusual or different cars. One of them was the AMX, a 2-seat, shortened version of the Javelin that could tear up some asphalt. Unfortunately,… more»

Bought New in Sweden: 1969 Volvo 164

To me, one of the coolest aspects of a car’s history is if it was purchased new in its home market and brought home at a later date. I know not everyone finds this as fascinating as I do,… more»

Yard Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By 1973, the Ford Mustang wasn’t as popular as it once was. Instead of selling 1.2 million cars as they did in 1965-66 combined, they were down to 135,000 copies for ’73 alone. Sure, the field was saturated with… more»

389-Powered Wagon: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari

With the ongoing growth in popularity of classic station wagons, buyers tend to be clamoring for affordable project vehicles. This 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari would seem to be a great candidate for restoration. It is largely complete and is… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1965 Shelby GT350 Paxton Prototype?

The other day, my buddy Sid called me up to tell me about a 1965 Shelby GT350R that was being sold off by a local auction company. We both had our doubts but after closer inspection, I’m starting to… more»

1 Of 122: 1970 AMC AMX

We’ve seen several AMX’s pop up recently. And most of them have been either rusted out or wrecked. While this 1970 AMX isn’t perfect, it looks to have a future that sadly the others do not. From its last… more»

Worth Fixing? 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

You should never judge a book by its cover. This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster might look quite sad, but it is actually a structurally sound classic. The owner commenced the restoration process, but this stalled some time back. He… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1970 Siata Spring

Certainly one of the most unusual vehicles that I have seen over the years, the Siata Spring has always looked like a kit of parts to me. I like some of the details and some don’t really work at… more»

Corduroy Bucket Seats: 1977 Buick Regal S/R

Buick launched the Regal in 1973 as something of a personal luxury coupe version of the Century. That was the beginning of the Colonnade body style that General Motors employed on its intermediates through 1977. This 1977 Regal S/R… more»

Restore or Restomod? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Finding a classic Chevelle project car that hasn’t been hit with significant rust issues is always a positive experience. That is what this 1969 Chevelle Malibu seems to be offering its next lucky owner. They will face the choice… more»

350-Powered: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Taking on an unfinished project can be fraught with dramas, but sometimes the sale takes place due to extenuating circumstances. Sadly, the owner of this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup has passed away, and his family has chosen to part… more»

Crusty Cabrito: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Cabrito is the Spanish word for young goat. This is more like an old goat and it is battered and bruised. It is for sale here on eBay at no reserve. The car is located in Moreno Valley, California… more»

Sublime Project? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

In 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda would finally get its own platform and lose the family resemblance to the grocery-getter Valiant. I always found these to be the most attractive of the pony cars, alongside its corporate cousin, the new… more»

Fair Barn Find: 1964 Datsun Fairlady 1500

I had not thought much about a Datsun Fairlady in a long time. I had a college friend, many years ago, that drove a thoroughly dented ’69 model 2000 (it was surprisingly quick!) and then Mike and Ant of… more»

Last Registered In ’86: 1956 Chrysler Windsor

The 1955-56 Chryslers had the “hundred million dollar look,” according to the marketing pundits. These were large, graceful cars that had a more dynamic appearance than the competition. This certainly was true of the hardtop coupes, like the 1956… more»

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