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Trick Van: 1981 Chevrolet G20

This sweet 1981 Chevrolet G20 van is going cheaply at the moment with no reserve to keep it from going home for under $5,000. This is a sweet, period-correct “vanning”-era creation with generous side windows, custom decals, aftermarket wheels,… more»

LT1 350 V8 Engine: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in early calendar 1970, a few months late due to delays in getting the new car into production. As a result, 1970 assemblies were about half of the extended 1969 production… more»

Former Road Racer: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

I’m no Corvette purist. Some ‘Vette aficionados might wig out over the treatment that has been bestowed upon this 1964 hardtop but you have to appreciate the times that are now in the past. The extensive exterior modifications weren’t… more»

Unique Ute: 2006 Chrysler 300 Series Custom Ute

If you’re familiar with the movie, My Cousin Vinny, can’t you just hear Fred Gwynne (as Southern Judge Chamberlain Haller) asking Joe Pesci (as wisecracking Northern “Lawyer” Vinny Gambini) “What is a ‘ute’?” Although it was how Mr. Gambini… more»

9 Elegant Classics! Tony Vincent Estate Collection

When you run across an auto auction being hosted by Gooding & Company, it’s a good sign that something really special is going on there.  G&C has not quite been in business for 20 years but they’ve already sold… more»

Drop-Top Cruiser: 1970 Chrysler Newport

The Newport was Chrysler’s volume car in the 1960s and 1970s, with creature comforts on par with the Buick LaSabre or Mercury Monterrey.  The 1970 Newport convertible was the last drop-top for the model and one of the last… more»

54k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Pinto

For all of his character flaws and inflated ego, Lee Iacocca had a history of convincing his employers to produce the right car at the right time. Following his acrimonious departure from Ford, he helped save Chrysler from drowning… more»

Extreme 4×4: 1968 M274-A5 Military Mule

Not the stubborn kind – quite the opposite – here we have a Mechanical Mule. These were manufactured by several companies starting in 1956. Designed by Willys, the original intent was medical evacuation but their go-anywhere capabilities soon ushered… more»

Estate Find: 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible

Some classic cars bring with them a fascinating history, and this 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible is no exception. It has spent decades in storage, with its current owner purchasing it to settle the original owner’s estate. They elected to… more»

Wild Kustom? It’s Up to You: 1985 GMC Jimmy

  Warning: this is not going to be a reasoned analysis of all things GMC Jimmy, so if your whole life is that truck, you’re probably not going to find this all that interesting. Rather, it’s a thought experiment… more»

Five-Oh Cruiser: 1968 Big Block Dodge Coronet

OK, all of you Adam-12 fans, if you ever wondered what happened to Pete Malloy and Jim Reed’s ’68 Dodge Coronet police cruiser, here it is! Though it’s probably not their car but it’s similar to the unit that… more»

At 41K Original Miles, This 1979 Camaro Z28 Is Stylin’!

Remember those pesky changes with emissions standards in the 1970’s that caused our most beloved cars to become mere shells of their former selves? It’s hard to forget, no matter how hard we try. Well, Chevrolet hit the drawing… more»

400/4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1975 model year brought one of the most significant styling changes for Pontiac’s Second Generation Trans Am. While most changes in the previous years had been confined mainly to bolt-on components, the 1975 Firebird range received a larger… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 Convertible

Returning this 1972 Corvette Convertible to its rightful place on our roads will take more than some rapid spanner twirling over a single weekend. The seller admits it requires a total restoration, but buying it now could allow some… more»

Fix and Drive? 1971 Buick Skylark Custom

The Skylark nameplate was part of the Buick portfolio for 46 years, beginning as a limited production luxury convertible on the early 1950s Roadmaster. It became the make’s mid-size offering for more than a decade between 1964 and 1974…. more»

Nicest One Left? 1965 Studebaker Daytona

By 1965, Studebaker was on life support. They had ceased producing cars in the U.S. the prior year and would call it quits in 1966. Which was a shame because Studebaker’s were solid, reliable cars back in the day…. more»

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