Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Studebaker’s history in the auto business is full of “what ifs”. For example, what if they never merged with Packard in the 1950s? Or what if the Avanti sold enough copies to help prevent the closing of U.S. manufacturing… more»

Rust-Oleum Paint Job: 1956 GMC 100 Pickup

This is the second straight article I’ve written this weekend about interesting 1956 pickups for sale on eBay. The first was a ’56 International Harvester S-120, and this one is a 1956 GMC 100, only the second one we’ve… more»

Beater or Collectible? 1977 Camaro LT1

Oh, the idyllic suburban house with a 1977 Camaro Type LT sitting outside. Who wouldn’t be drawn in? Larry D found us this car, listed here on ebay for a current bid of about $6300 with the reserve not… more»

Blacked Out! 1957 Chevy Bel Air

For my money, I love a black hot rod with plain wheels and no frills. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good chromed set of wheels, but there’s something about a car like this 1957 Chevy that says… more»

All Original: 1956 Buick Special Riviera Hardtop

Cars from the mid to late 1950s were generally renowned for two things; flamboyant styling and rusting at an alarming rate. This 1956 Buick Special Riviera Hardtop is quite refreshing. Its lines are restrained by the standards of the… more»

Classic Original: 1976 AMC Pacer

Yes, I’m the guy who wrote up a recent report on a 1970s Mercury Zephyr and tried to convince you that an orange four-door is worth collecting. Now here I am again with a 1976 AMC Pacer in mind… more»

Older Restoration: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Using a classic car as a daily driver is fraught with danger, but it can be impossible to resist. The seller purchased this 1964 Pontiac Bonneville around a year ago, intending to follow their usual practice of driving it… more»

Selling for a Friend: 1956 Continental Mark II

Regrettably, the collector car hobby is filled with scams and shady dealing.  Every deal has to be done with caution and skepticism.  Do the words “selling for a friend” cause the hair on the back of your neck to… more»

Red, White, and Blue: AMC Muscle Car Collection

In 1969 and 1970, American Motors offered five factory muscle cars that wore red, white, and blue paint schemes. That included two Americans, one AMX, one Javelin, and one Rebel Machine. The seller has collected all five, which may… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1958 Chrysler Saratoga

Classic cars that offer a range of possibilities usually attract interest, but that hasn’t been the case with this 1958 Chrysler Saratoga. Despite the fact it is a rock-solid driver that could be enjoyed immediately and has been listed… more»

Fast With Class: 1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1

I guess lots of us had friends in High School who drove cars cooler than ours that we envied, and with my low level on the cool chain, I was even proud on the days when my mom let… more»

NASCAR Impersonator: 1981 Buick Regal

Now, if you ever pictured yourself fixin’ to do some high bankin’, pulling a pass in the grass, or you just want to be Darrell Waltrip for a day, here’s your opportunity with this 1981 Buick Regal Winson Cup… more»

Back to the Future! 1977 Chevrolet Camaro

Thus 1977 Chevy Camaro was in the same family since new. It was tricked out in the 1980s, but the owner got into trouble, went to jail, and never came back. His parents recently had an estate sale, which… more»

Time Warp Wagon: 1976 Ford Custom 500

This beautiful 1976 Ford Custom 500 wagon is a nicely preserved specimen with under 70,000 original miles and excellent cosmetics. The Custom 500 wagon was previously known as the “Ranch Wagon” but the name changed towards the end of… more»

Western Sport Special: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Back in the day, automakers would offer special editions of some of their cars on a regional basis. For example, Ford had the California Special Mustang in 1967. And in 1970, Dodge had the Western Sport Special for its… more»

Mint Condition: 1968 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop

Describing the condition of any classic car as “mint” leaves a seller open to criticism. It doesn’t matter how well that vehicle presents, close inspection will almost invariably reveal flaws preventing the car from achieving perfection. However, that is… more»

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