Original 454: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

It is often said there is no substitute for cubic inches, and this 1972 Corvette perfectly demonstrates that. Its engine bay houses its original 454ci V8 with a few upgrades that should unlock improved performance. It presents well and… more»

Restomod: 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody

Looking and sounding like it came directly from a tv reality show, you know the ones, where they totally rebuild, restomod, or restore a vehicle in three days BECAUSE OF THE TIGHT DEADLINE!!!! This 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody is… more»

Stylish Drop-Top: 1968 Pontiac GTO

To many, the Pontiac GTO is the grandaddy of 1960s mid-size muscle cars. Debuting in 1964 as a performance option on the Tempest or LeMans, it quickly knocked the ball clean out of the park in demand. It became… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Ford F100 Custom Cab

With classic Pickups remaining strong performers in the market, finding a promising project can be challenging. However, this owner has a great prospect he is selling as part of a collection downsize. It is a 1966 Ford F100 Custom… more»

Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible

General Motors arrived late to the pony car party, but that doesn’t mean its Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird weren’t worthy competition for Ford’s Mustang. The two badges stole sales from the Mustang, and buyers could order them with… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Some classic cars seem to have a natural environment, an almost spiritual home. For me, finding this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible listed for sale in Sherman Oaks, California, seems appropriate. That places it a stone’s throw from the streets… more»

Stored Fifty Years: 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

One of the most popular clothing stores in the nineties was Old Navy.  Somehow, they managed to position a postwar Chevrolet “Advanced Design” pickup in nearly every store.  All of them were painted navy blue with Old Navy emblazoned… more»

Splash of Style: 1950 Chrysler Royal Sedan

Somebody woke up Monday with no idea they’d be the proud owner of a Chrysler Royal by late in the week, but that’s exactly what’s going to happen when folks spy the 1950 Chrysler Royal here on craigslist. It’s… more»

Hey Ho Caballero! 1958 Buick Estate Wagon

I have often wondered what “Caballero” meant. Until now, I guess I was too lazy to look it up. Meriam-Webster defines it as “Knight, Cavalier; Chiefly Southwestern U.S, Horseman“. I can associate a ’58 Buick with a lot of… more»

1-of-1,208: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T

The automotive landscape is fast evolving, and probably no car demonstrates this better than the 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T. In 1971, an owner needed to specify a V8 powerplant in any domestic model to achieve a sub-15-second ¼-mile ET,… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette With 28k Original Miles

Rarity is a relative term in the classic world, and you must sometimes dig below the surface to confirm whether such claims are valid. That is the case with this 1978 Corvette, which the seller claims is a rare… more»

Utility Coupe Project: 1958 Ford Ranchero

Ford expanded its lineup in 1957 to include a “gentlemen’s” pickup or utility coupe (Ute). It was a 2-door Custom station wagon that was built as a truck. The company had the market to itself until 1959 when Chevrolet… more»

Total Rebuild: 1966 Mustang 2+2 (Fastback)

Another day, another Mustang, or so it seems. Here’s one that probably wouldn’t have been dragged out of the barn, except that people are digging ever deeper into their garages to find stuff to sell. This might be the… more»

Hot Wheels Bread Van! 1969 Grumman Olsonette

Grumman has produced bodies for several delivery vehicles over the years, with the most noticeable perhaps being UPS delivery vans from 1966 forward. Others include the Olsonette which served well for auto parts and baked goods deliveries. That’s how… more»

Hot Rod Time! 1948 Ford Super Deluxe V8

Many years ago, I managed a punk rock band (and I have the lack of hearing to prove it!) and for a while, one member of the group was a pretty successful songwriter. Some 45s and EPs got released… more»

Ready To Cruise: 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – or so it is said. Take this 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Classic station wagon for example. It was near the end of the run for big B-body station wagons but they… more»

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