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2nd Generation Project: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Second-generation Chevy Camaro’s would debut mid-way through the 1970 model year. They were delayed due to issues with some of Fisher Body’s dies, not because of labor problems that would occur a year later. This 1970 Camaro looks to… more»

One-Owner Running Project: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II (and later as the Nova) would be Chevrolet’s long-running compact car, a part of their rear-wheel-drive portfolio from 1962-79. The third generation (1968-74) would be its most successful sales-wise, including this 2-door sedan from 1971. It’s… more»

1 of 400: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

If there were ever a Mt. Rushmore of great Lincoln designs, the elegant 1940-1941 Lincoln Continental would certainly be on it. These low production classics (only 400 cabriolets and 850 coupes were produced in 1941; even fewer in 1940)… more»

420 Horsepower 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 454

UPDATE 3/15/22 – This sweet Caprice has reappeared here on eBay but this time it is on the other side of the country. It might be a quick flip but it might also be your second chance at this… more»

The First Pony Car: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Most people think the Mustang was the first “pony car,” hence the market segment would later be named after it. But the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford to the punch by 17 days in April 1964. The Barracuda would… more»

Buried At Least 15 Years: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run between 1970-81. They were attractive, popular cars that could be ordered anywhere from mild to wild (but less of the latter as the 1970s wore on). This 1979… more»

1969 Chevrolet Caprice 427 4-Speed!

Cool opening for a Corvette ad! Actually for a Camaro or a Chevelle too. A Caprice? Well, not so likely but it’s a great find from Matt R. We featured a similar-looking Caprice earlier this year but this is… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1954 Buick Series 100 Skylark Convertible

There’s no disputing the rarity of the 1954 Buick Series 100 Skylark Convertible. The company built a mere 836 examples during that model year, and the owner of this car claims that it is 1-of-127 known to remain in… more»

4K Mile Time Capsule: 1974 Ford Pinto

This 1974 Ford Pinto has a couple of interesting stories connected to it or actually three if you consider a 48-year-old car with 4,780 original miles on it interesting. Ok, there are probably at least four interesting facts about… more»

25k Documented Miles: 1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon

When an owner makes what appears to be an outrageous claim about their low-mileage classic, I tend to look at such statements with skepticism. However, when they can back such claims with comprehensive documentation, that’s a game-changer. Such is… more»

Diesel-Powered Estate Find: 1980 Cadillac Seville

The Seville was introduced in 1975 as a means of making the Cadillac more appealing to younger import car buyers. And while the car was initially successful, they missed their mark by selling a lot of them to older… more»

First Year 340: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

When Plymouth introduced the Duster, its vision was to produce a sporty but affordable variant of its Valiant range. The options list included some motors that endowed the car with respectable performance at a bargain-basement price. The range first… more»

20-Year Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac set the standard for mid-size muscle cars to follow when it rolled out its Tempest/ LeMans-based GTO in 1964. Anticipating there was a market for 20,000 cars annually, the GTO quickly quadrupled those figures. This ’66 edition was… more»

Time Machine? 1972 Chevrolet Vega Survivor

A Vega, really? You bet! Generally one of the General’s bigger mistakes wouldn’t garner a lot of interest but, today’s example is in amazing original condition and has just crossed the half-century mark. That being the case, let’s take… more»

Original Paint: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster

Anyone who daily drives a 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster in 2022 is pretty cool in my world. Some of us complain about our decade-old vehicle not being modern enough, this one is forty-eight years old. The seller has it… more»

9k Mile Survivor? 1977 Lincoln Continental

The Continental dominated Lincoln production for 55 years – until 2020 when the company decided to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs. The car’s fifth-generation was built between 1970-79, including this ’77 edition which has been off the road… more»

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