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Retro Shorty: 1977 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van

Though the niche of “vanning” has gained some popularity in recent years, finding surviving examples of these over-the-top vans often presents a challenge. This 1977 Dodge Tradesman is available here on eBay as part of a no reserve auction,… more»

Rare V8-Powered Sports Car: 1987 Marcos Mantula

Here, for your review is a Marcos Mantula. Sounds like a “who” that we’re going to review, more so than a “what” but it is, in fact, a very interesting, notable British sports car. One of only 289 produced… more»

Rare Two-Door Wagon: 1962 Ford Falcon

Talk about a tempting find! You can find Ford Falcon coupes and sedans all day, but when was the last time you spotted a 2-door wagon? And I’m not talking about the Sedan Delivery model, which lacks rear side… more»

Garage Find: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

If you wanted to ride in style in the 1950s, the Oldsmobile Super 88 was a great way to do it. Not as big as the 98, it was well-equipped and had plenty of go for that era. It… more»

383/4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. To say one was a clone of the other wouldn’t fair as they had their differences. This 1968 edition from the car’s first year isn’t running… more»

Supercharged 1937 Graham Cavalier Business Coupe

The blurry and overly close photos just don’t do this 1937 Graham Cavalier Coupe justice! It’s a little rough around the edges, but it still shows the elegant styling well. Plus, it looks to be complete, is said to… more»

Rat Rod Ready: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle convertible comes to us courtesy of a seller that has repeatedly popped up with some excellent barn finds and rescues from private collections. This Beetle falls into the latter category, having been part of a… more»

30k Original Miles: 1965 Chrysler Newport Convertible

It isn’t clear why this 1965 Chrysler Newport Convertible was parked, but it appears that it has been sitting idle for at least 15-years. It doesn’t appear that this was a car that had seen a lot of use… more»

Forest Find: 1964 Rambler Ambassador 990-H

In 1963, American Motors rolled out all-new Rambler Classics and Ambassadors. The cars were such an improvement over their predecessors and competitors that the whole line of Ramblers was named Car of the Year for 1963 by Motor Trend…. more»

Stored 27 Years: 1973 Ford Mustang

The pony car craze started with Ford’s Mustang (hence the segment’s nickname), but the shine was off the armor by 1973 at the end of the third generation. The once small and nimble Mustang had become big and bloated,… more»

Success Story: Former General Lee Rescued!

A few years ago, we wrote about a genuine General Lee Dodge Charger listed on eBay. You can see the original story here. Fast forward to a few days ago and a reader contacted me to send over some… more»

Gray Ghost: 1972 Datsun 240Z

OK, maybe it is a silver ghost but this 1972 Datsun 240Z is only bid to $4,050 with 3 days left in the auction. The car can be seen here on eBay and is located in Brownsboro, Alabama. The… more»

Hot Rodded 440: 1966 Dodge Charger

When the Charger was released in 1966, it successfully combined muscle car performance with a touch of luxury and style. This combination of qualities allowed it to be readily accepted by the buying public, and good examples can command… more»

Ram Air 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino Cobra

It seems like everyone was in the muscle car game in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The Baby Boomers were coming of age and they wanted hot, fast cars. One of the later entries was the Ford Torino Cobra as… more»

428 Cobra Jet with Ram Air! 1969 Ford Torino

If you get dreamy-eyed after hearing the phrase “428 CobraJet,” and if you furthermore appreciate sellers who (justifiably) geek out over production casting numbers, boy do we have a car for you! In fact, the listing for this 1969… more»

Ultra Rare Sedan: 1957 Bristol 405

The seller of this gorgeous 1957 Bristol 405 is apparently serious when he mentions that the original engine was dumped in Long Island Sound for use as a boat anchor, so there’s the added suspense of a treasure hunt… more»

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