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Rough R1: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

One of the more dangerous project acquisitions is the rare car that has issues that might otherwise cause you to pass if it weren’t a desirable model. In this case, it’s a genuine 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 that needs… more»

31k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

The 1987 model year marked the end of the line for the rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile 442. The badge would later be revived in a front-wheel-drive version, but this never captured enthusiasts’ hearts in the same way that its predecessors had…. more»

Rust-Free Project: 1937 Lincoln Zephyr

Henry and Edsel Ford were a father-and-son team, but they were also polar opposites. Where Henry was a practical man who avoided change, Edsel was a man of style, sophistication, and good taste who readily embraced change. These differences… more»

Grandmother’s Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

While this 1970 Camaro has belonged to the same family since new, it has undergone a few changes in that time. However, its overall condition and lack of significant modifications mean that returning to a factory-fresh state would not… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Ford F-250 4×4

As the weather begins to improve, there will be plenty of people who will be tempted to slap down their hard-earned cash on a shiny new 4×4 pickup so they can hit the wilds to see what Mother Nature… more»

Original 350: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1971 Corvette Convertible has had little use since 1981, but a previous owner returned it to a roadworthy state about 5-years-ago. It presents well from a distance, but it does have a few issues that the buyer will… more»

A Machine Of A Different Color! 1970 AMC Rebel

A high school friend of mine had an elderly father who, as late as 1970, had never driven a car in his life. As a matter of fact, when he saw a car, he referred to it as a… more»

No Reserve: 1982 Blakely Bernardi

For potential buyers, kit cars have always been a hit-or-miss proposition. Build and finish quality can range anywhere on the scale between the pretty stunning and the pretty awful. The Blakely Bernardi ranks at the upper end of the… more»

Baby Z/28? 1973 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was launched in 1971 as Chevy’s entry into the subcompact market. As luck would have it, there was a labor strike in the Fall of 1970 and the cars got a late start into the model year…. more»

455 Equipped! 1974 Hurst Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Oh, what four short years can do. In 1970, Oldsmobile had a heavy hitter on their hands in the form of their 370 HP, W30 equipped 442, Cutlass based muscle car. Four years later, it was still being offered… more»

Worth Saving? 1948 Packard Station Sedan

You’ll have to have an open mind and an open checkbook for this project. It’s always a sad thing to see a once-elegant and expensive car like this 1948 Packard Station Sedan woody wagon in this condition sitting out… more»

302 V8! 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon

Ford got on the compact car bandwagon in 1960 with the Falcon and it was so successful that the platform spawned other cars, including the Mercury Comet, Ford Mustang and Ford Maverick. By 1963, the car was hitting its… more»

427 Powered 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

Third-generation Chevy Nova’s would run from 1968-74 and be the most popular for the nameplate. If you ordered a Super Sport version in the first three model years, you could choose from a 350 small block or 396 big… more»

460 Power! 1984 Ford F250 Super Cab XLT 4X4

A fabulous spread of magazine-quality pictures attests to the near-perfection of this 1984 Ford F-250 Super Cab XLT in Clackamas, Oregon. The well-equipped beauty has covered fewer than 36,000 miles, according to the seller, and while the phrase “all… more»

Low-Mileage Camper Special: 1973 Ford F-250

The fifth-generation Ford F-series pickups were redesigned for the 1973 model year with many new features, both mechanically and design-wise – even though they looked very similar to the previous generation trucks. This 1973 Ford F-250 Camper Special can… more»

Missing Big Block: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1967 Corvette Convertible started life with a 427ci V8 under the hood. That has been consigned to the pages of history, but what now resides in its place should still offer impressive performance. It is a classic that… more»

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