Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429

What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»

V8 Candidate? 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Project

UPDATE 01/25/2023: Falling victim to a non-paying winning bidder is one of the perils of online auctions, which has been the fate of the owner of this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. The previous auction ended with the bidding at… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Pontiac GTO

If you have a classic car you plan on selling, several strategies are available to guarantee buyer interest. One is to provide excellent photos that grab their attention. Another is to list that highly desirable classic with No Reserve…. more»

Pick Your Motor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Project cars almost always offer their owner choices, but this 1967 Corvette Convertible is different. Its engine bay houses a healthy but non-original V8. However, the numbers-matching 327 is included for those planning a faithful restoration. Don’t let the… more»

Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire

The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»

Finishing Someone’s Project: 1938 Plymouth Tudor

One of the tragedies of the classic car world is the number of unfinished project cars that are languishing in garages, sheds, and under the dreaded blue tarp.  Enthusiasm for a new project usually wanes after the work becomes… more»

Original And Unrestored: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

For some enthusiasts, practicality is a major consideration when choosing a classic to park in their garage. For those with teenagers, they realize that accommodating their ever-lengthening legs in the back seats of some cars is impossible. However, vehicles… more»

Low-Mile Muscle: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Some classics are so jaw-dropping that they are often described as having the “wow” factor. That is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 because its overall condition guarantees it will draw attention for the right reasons. Its history… more»

Two-Year Model: 1963 Mercury Meteor S-33

The Meteor was a Mercury nameplate borrowed for three years from Ford of Canada. In 1961, it was a full-size product offering before switching to a mid-size platform in 1962-63. For the latter, it was sold in parallel to… more»

327 V8 Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Impala Super Sport was in its third year of production in 1963. After a slow start in 1961 as a muscle car (selling just 453 copies), the numbers ballooned to 99,311 in 1962 as Chevrolet changed the focus… more»

Only Two Owners: 1961 Ford Falcon

Ford was one of the first U.S. manufacturers to introduce a compact car, but not the first. American Motors and Studebaker got there a year earlier and their entries helped keep those brands relevant. The Falcon debuted in 1960,… more»

Dukes Of Hazard Beater: 1969 Dodge Charger

There are very few cars that are instantly recognizable. The orange 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazard may be one of the most reproduced and replicated television cars of all time. This one can be… more»

Good Buy? 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport

Plymouth offered six different versions of their B-body Fury models, from four-door sedans to four-door wagons, and two two-door hardtop models, including this 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport. The seller has this example posted here on craigslist in Connellsville, Pennsylvania,… more»

Dry Climate Patina: 1964 Chrysler Newport

As someone who has spent his life in two states that measure their annual yearly rainfall in fathoms, I am always fascinated with cars from arid regions.  While we deal with rust holes that a Peterbilt can do a… more»

Driven Daily: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne

It’s amazing to see certain vehicles that pop up for sale at a high frequency achieve wildly different results from one week to the next. The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a terrific example, as there are typically more than… more»

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