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Sport Sedan: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

While most of us generally prefer our Bel Airs in two-door form, respect must be given to this four-door hardtop sedan, with its gorgeous black-on-red color scheme and disappearing B-pillar with the windows down. The Bel Air seen here… more»

Black Plate Wagon: 1957 Chevy 210 Handyman

The Chevy 210 “Handyman” wagon is one of the few cases of truth in advertising. While the untrained eye may see no major differences between the Nomad and the Handyman, the latter is a comparatively bare-bones vehicle, intended for… more»

Tesla Wannabee: 1961 Stuart Electric

The story of Barry Stuart, inventer of the 1961 Stuart Electic, could have gone much like that of Elon Musk if the stars would have aligned. He may have been ahead of his time and ahead of available technology… more»

Flat Floor Roadster: 1962 Jaguar E-Type

Series 1 Jaguar E-Types are among the most desirable classic cars you can buy, and this example in Canada gets an additional boost in value due to having a flat floor. This car was purchased used from a dealer… more»

Rare Off-Roader: 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition

Of all of the production vehicles to ever wear the Hurst badge, the 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition would appear to possibly be one of the rarest. Originally planned on a production run of 500 vehicles, the reality turned… more»

Z11 Pace Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

While this 1969 Camaro Z11 Pace Car might look like a project that is about to consume massive amounts of money, the seller will be giving the next owner a bit of a head-start on restoration. Barn Finder Patrick… more»

1-Of-92: 1968 GTO Ram Air 4-Speed Convertible

Asking $50,000 for an unfinished car separates investors from hobby enthusiasts, and this four-speed 1968 GTO Ram Air Convertible in San Jose, California deserves respect even if it doesn’t sell this time around. GTOHeaven.com supports the seller’s claim that… more»

Personalized Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

If ever a car was crying out for someone to come along and put their own mark on it, then this 1969 Firebird Convertible is just such a car. It is a relatively solid vehicle that could be transformed… more»

Hidden in the Weeds: 1966 Ford Bronco

Some cars can survive for decades with remarkable levels of preservation, while others aren’t so lucky. This 1966 Ford Bronco fits into the latter category, and after many years languishing in a field with weeds so high that the… more»

Special Order Wagon: 1970 Chrysler Town & Country

I sometimes wonder if the joy of owning a huge cruising wagon is sometimes tempered by the raw space they occupy and the fuel they consume. The 1970 Town & Country seen here is indeed an American classic, a… more»

Regional Special Edition: 1974 Ford Bronco

Domestic manufacturers are quite familiar with the tactic involving the creation of special edition vehicles to move inventory off the lot. Today, those trim lines can build up a surprising amount of allure, mostly because no one knows much… more»

SSP Equipped! 1991 Ford Mustang LX

The seller of this rare 1991 Ford Mustang LX SSP laments his purchase being one that was slightly worse than described. The SSP is one of less than 500 notchback Mustangs outfitted for high-speed police duty, combining the desirable… more»

Project Porsche: 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera

When discussing iconic vehicles from the 1980s, it isn’t shocking in the slightest if the Porsche 911 comes up in conversation. These powerful and attractive sports cars are incredibly sought after by collectors, with restored examples fetching big bucks… more»

Blank Canvas: 1952 Piranha Speedster

UPDATE 7/25/2019 – It’s been almost a year since we originally featured this fiberglass custom and the seller still hasn’t found a home for it. Rather than auction it, they’ve set a reserve price of $9,750 and the option… more»

Rare Two-Door Wagon: 1959 Chevrolet Brookwood

You know a car is desirable when it needs a lot of work, it has no engine, no transmission, and yet the bid price is $8,200 and the reserve isn’t met. This 1959 Chevrolet Brookwood two-door wagon can be… more»

Needs An Engine: 1962 Corvair Loadside

It’s hard to deny the clever packaging of the Corvair Loadside, and to this day it blows my mind that such a design did not catch on long-term. To me, the golden era of pickups was right around this… more»

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