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4-Speed SS Clone: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

Hands down, one of the most cloned, faked, tributed, pick your euphemism, automobiles is a Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport (SS). In ’67, the VIN still told the story so deception is harder to pull off. The seller of this… more»

Nicest One Left? 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster

The Duster was the fastback version of Plymouth’s Valiant compact, introduced in 1970 to attract more youthful buyers to the nameplate. The car would prove to be a big hit, giving competitors like the Chevy Nova a run for… more»

Desert Workhorse: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza

One of the longest-running Chevy truck platforms (shared with GMC) was the C/K series, built between 1960-02. Treated to new styling in 1973, these trucks were more styling than before (C = 2-wheel-drive, K = 4-wheel-drive). This 1976 edition… more»

Upgraded Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

Here’s yet another 1965 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop.  I could bore you with statistics about how many were made, by model or trim line, etc. but that’s been covered here many times before. It’s safe to say that the… more»

31K-Mile Survivor: 1979 Dodge Colt

Believe it or not, Dodge did actually make and sell a Colt that looked like this car in 1979, they weren’t all the new hatchback style. It was a transitional year and at least for a few months, they… more»

Vintage Drag Racer? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe

In the far southeast corner of Iowa lies the town of Keokuk. That’s where this 1956 Chevrolet race car can be heard cruising along the Mississippi river on a Friday or Saturday night. According to the seller, Up Tight… more»

Three-Wheeler Project: 1973 Alsport Tri-Sport

This 1973 Alsport Tri-Sport isn’t your average ATV or ATC or anything of the kind, even though it does have three wheels. It was advertised as an all-around fun and utility vehicle that could even pull a lawnmower. The… more»

Tall Project: 1950 GMC COE Septic Truck

Cab Over Engine trucks are some of the most unique and “cartoonish” vehicles ever made. They have the same general appearance as their light-duty cousins but feature exaggerated hoods and tall cabs which sit over the engine, hence the… more»

SSP Notchback: 1987 Ford Mustang LX

Say the words “police package” and Mustang/Camaro and lots of ears will start listening and tongues begin wagging. Ex-police cars are always cool, not only because you finally get to play Smoky in your Burt Reynolds fantasies, but because… more»

Boat Garage Find: 1973 Glastron V-150 Survivor

OK, all you barn finders, no wheels today because suddenly it’s 1973, and we’re going to review a pristine 15′, open bow 1973 Glastron runabout. I’m no stranger to boats like this and finding one, in this condition, that’s… more»

Package Deal: Polaris Sno Coupe Collection

The Sno Coupe was an innovative, fiberglass snowmobile built in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Only around 200 of them were made, so they’re likely not commonly seen 50 years later. But the seller has managed to collect four of… more»

50K-Mile Garage Find: 1973 Ford LTD

Coming on the verge of the gas crunch in 1973, this 1973 Ford LTD is a beautiful example of a line of cars that would shrink within a few short years. The seller has this low-mile recently-out-of-storage example posted… more»

429-4V: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

Ford Motor Company introduced the Galaxie in the 1959 model year, and the car ended up having a good and long run all the way up through 1974.  The Galaxie never really achieved muscle car status, as it was… more»

Original Paint Driver: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am

Clean third-generation examples of the Firebird and Camaro have begun to rise from the ashes of the 80s, and while there are still a lot of wasted examples out there, it’s clear the nicest ones are commanding strong interest…. more»

Fuel-Injected 350 V8: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (aka IROC Z28) was a performance variant of the third-generation pony car. Offered between 1985-90, the IROC-Z was named after the International Race of Champions and initially offered as an option package on the Z28…. more»

Boattail Survivor: 1973 Buick Riviera GS 455

Update 3/10/22 – Supposedly the high bidders have flaked twice on this sweet boattail and it’s listed once again here on eBay with no reserve. Third time’s the charm? From 12/22/21 – Buick was never one to be shy… more»

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