302 V8 Transplant? 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber

This car has all the telltale signs of being a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber other than having a 302-cu.in. V8, which wouldn’t have been available until December of that year as a 1971 model, but with a different/snorkel hood…. more»

Low-Mile Family Heirloom: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Almost everyone dreams of inheriting something exciting or valuable, and some people are lucky enough to realize that dream. Such is the case with the owner of this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. It was left to them by… more»

26k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Thunderbird Glamour Edition

Although his final years as Ford President saw him at loggerheads with his boss, Lee Iacocca, and Henry Ford II were cut from the same cloth. Both saw small cars as a necessary evil to increase sales volumes and… more»

1988 Ford Ranger STX SuperCab 4×4 V6 5-Speed

A first-generation Ford Ranger 4×4 SuperCab with a V6 and five-speed? Yes, please. This one is a bit of a head-scratcher for me as I thought there would be a stripe package on it but maybe not. This is… more»

A Sign That You Had Arrived: 1957 Cadillac Convertible

While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties.  You were measured on your success back then for better or worse.  One of the… more»

Tiny But Ferocious: 1958 Berkeley SE-328

When you look at the postwar automotive world, it is easy to find examples of just how fertile the human mind can be.  Some of these automotive pioneers, both from large companies and those that were going their own… more»

Apple Red Rarity: 1992 GMC Typhoon

The GMC Typhoon is one the more collectible vehicles to emerge from the 1990s, and represents a moment in time wherein manufacturers like GM seemed far more inclined to take chances. The idea of a major car company today… more»

Older Restoration: 1931 Packard Standard Eight Convertible

I can imagine rolling around in a Packard in the 1920s, the car contrasting like a peacock among sparrows. The roads are mostly still dirt and gravel, but you’re dressed if not to the nines then at least very… more»

1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 427 4-Speed

Early Corvette buyers were sometimes disappointed by the performance provided by their new purchase. Many believed that a six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission didn’t pass muster in an American sports car, but by the time our feature ‘Vette rolled… more»

Parked for 15 Years! 1971 Ford Mustang

We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but most of those produced after 1970 tend to be the Fastback derivatives. That makes this 1971 Hardtop a welcome distraction. The seller is the third owner’s son, and… more»

Upgraded 340/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger

There is probably no area of vehicle design that is more prone to evolving buyer taste than paint color. Black, White, Silver, and Gold have remained staples of the industry for decades, but others have come and gone. Darker… more»

Tidy Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Convertible

Modifying a classic car can sometimes alienate purists who subscribe to the “they are only original once” mantra. However, most will accept changes if they are sympathetic. That brings us to this 1964 Corvette Convertible. The seller describes it… more»

Deuce And A Quarter: 1969 Buick Electra Drop-Top

Yes, it’s a beast, all 225 inches and 4500 lbs. of Buick’s 1969 top dog, the Electra 225 – and in this case, it’s a drop-top. Other than some spooky and goofy-looking headlights, this big baby looks as the… more»

More Info, Please! 1965 Ford Mustang

Some sellers will shoot themselves in the foot by advertising a classic with poor photos or a limited description. The current owner of this 1965 Mustang ticks both boxes, but potential buyers don’t see these shortcomings as deterrents. The… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron

It’s hard to argue with the condition of this 1963 Imperial LeBaron, at least given that it’s six decades old now. The seller only shows one photo of the exterior (!) and that’s a crying shame. It looks so… more»

Magazine Subject: 1967 Jeepster Commando

“Great sport, great style and fun – it’s the go-anywhere, do-anything ‘Jeepster Commando’ station wagon. . .the only wagon if its size to combine V-6 power and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission options with 4-wheel drive!” So says a 1967 Jeepster… more»

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