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Turbo or Not? 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

When is a Trans Am Turbo not a Trans Am Turbo? When someone removes the turbocharged engine and slots a 350ci Chevrolet V8 in its place. That’s what the owner of this 1980 Trans Am has done, and I… more»

Drive and Restore: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1962 Impala SS needs complete restoration, but the good thing about it is that the car runs and drives, so it could still be used while the restoration work is undertaken. If you are a person with a… more»

Parked In The Sixties: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

A numbers-matching 1958 Chevrolet Corvette that is for sale in a No Reserve auction! Okay, now that I’m pretty sure that I have your attention, I can tell you that I’m not joking. This 1958 Corvette is being sold… more»

Ultra Rare Bike: 1953 Honda Dream 3E

It’s hard to think of Honda as being “mid-Century”, isn’t it – that seems like such a long time ago now. Mid-century is such a current buzzword and I wouldn’t exactly call this 1953 Honda Dream 3E mid-century modern… more»

Solid Project: 1956 Ford Sedan Delivery

The 1956 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery was the last version of that vehicle to feature the swing-away rear door. From 1957, the rear door was made to swing upwards, which was probably a more practical idea if the vehicle… more»

Cheap and Cheerful: 1973 Mustang SportsRoof

By 1973, the Mustang was virtually unrecognizable when placed beside the car that had emerged from Ford only a few years before. However, while we can be quick to condemn the Mustang for the way that it grew, it… more»

Cheap Roadster? 1970 Triumph TR6

An immaculately restored or original Triumph TR6 is a stunning looking car, and they are easily my favorite vehicle in the TR range. Sadly, this TR6 is not immaculate, and it’s going to take some work to get it… more»

30-Year Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Restoration projects stall for a number of reasons, and some of these reasons are sadder than others. It’s when these projects then go from owner to owner with no further progress being made that makes them even sadder. This… more»

Same Owner for 45 Years: 1972 Dodge Challenger

In an era where people tend to change cars every few years, it is nice to find a car that has been in the care of one person for an extended period. This 1972 Challenger has been owned by… more»

Dining Room Find: 1937 Fiat Topolino Gasser!

As car guys (and gals), some of us have likely fantasized about putting our pride and joy in the middle of our living space, never having to venture to the cold garage or flimsy canvas tent in the backyard… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Okay, so maybe using the term “some assembly required” might be understating things ever so slightly, but once the assembly is complete, this 1967 C10 Pickup really promises to be a great vehicle. It is one of those vehicles… more»

All Business? 1939 Ford Coupe Project

I’ve seen a couple of late 1930s or 1940 model Ford Coupes appear in recent times, and although the owner doesn’t actually say so, I believe that this particular car may have started life as a Business Coupe. Apart… more»

Tesla Alternative: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica EV

Ok, there’s no jet engine in this 1981 Ford Escort Electrica, but Jet Industries out of Austin, Texas, converted engineless vehicles to battery power, and one such beast was the Ford Escort Jet Electrica. This rare example can be… more»

Payment Plan: 1966 Ford Mustang

This 1966 Mustang is for sale by a private seller, but judging by the wording in the advertisement, it appears that he is open to an interest-free time payment plan, which might make the car that bit more attractive… more»

Sport Roller: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Like a half-eaten M&M, most of the candy shell is intact on this 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport but there’s no meat. Not that they make meat-flavored M&Ms (hmm.. bacon M&Ms!). This blank slate is listed here on eBay with… more»

Big-Block Power: 1988 Olds Cutlass Supreme GT

If for no other reason, the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was significant as it was the last year that the Cutlass was offered in rear-wheel drive form. Whether this fact will have an impact on the future value of… more»

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