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Future Hot Rod? 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne Survivor

I feel a Carnac the Magnificent moment coming on – you know the gig where Carnac (Johnny Carson) places a sealed envelop to his forehead, states an answer, opens the envelope, and reads the question that the answer supposedly… more»

Lectric Le Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard

When a regular Renault LeCar isn’t unusual enough for you, we bring you this battery-powered 1980 Lectric Leopard. This is a Renault R5/LeCar that was purchased without an engine and related fuel system components and converted to run on… more»

Big Block Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1970 Corvette would have been quite a car when it was new. Sadly, it has fallen on hard times. It now needs the right person to take it and return it to its former glory. It is a… more»

Big Block Convertible: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

One of the most popular muscle cars during that genre’s heyday was the Chevelle SS 396. With a big-block engine under the hood of a mid-size car, the Chevelle SS 396 had youthful buyers under its spell. But the… more»

R2 Supercharger! 1963 Studebaker Avanti

If the Avanti was Studebaker’s Holy Grail, then the Avanti’s own masterpiece was the supercharged 289 V8 that went into just 40% of the cars that were produced. The first Avanti rolled off the assembly line in mid-1962 and… more»

Parked For 40 Years: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Affordable classic luxury cars are getting harder to find, but that seems to be what is on offer with this 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V. It has been parked for 40-years, but it is a complete vehicle that shows… more»

348 Tri-Power 4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

This 1958 Chevrolet Impala isn’t 100% original, but its engine bay still houses its numbers-matching V8. It has accumulated a few interesting additions over the years, but these add to a car that is loaded with character. The owner… more»

Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Charger SE 440!

Ikey Heyman brought another gem to our attention. It is a 1974 Dodge Charger SE with a 440 cubic inch V8 engine and automatic transmission. The Charger is listed here on Craigslist for $29,900 and is located in Fort… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible

It appears that the person who buys this 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible is not going to need to spend a cent on this classic. This is an original survivor that has remained untouched and unmolested. The owner has… more»

Cheap AMC AMX X-Code 390?

American Motors was known for building conservative, reliable cars but would step outside that comfort zone from time to time. The 1968-70 AMX was one of those times, transforming their new Javelin pony car into a GT style 2-seater…. more»

No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

While it might be a complete classic, this 1966 Corvette hasn’t moved under its own power for more than a decade. The owner purchased it intending to perform a frame-off restoration, but other plans have gotten in the way…. more»

X33 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Chevy Camaro turned out to be a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang when it debuted in 1967. For its first generation, 1967-69, the Camaro would see production of more than 840,000 units. For 1969, assemblies were extended… more»

Almost A Century Old! 1924 Ford Model T

I remember being told that at one time the esteemed auto publication, Hemmings Motor News, had listing categories for Ford and then everything else as Ford was such a dominant brand in Hemming’s early years. I don’t know if… more»

Super Clean: 1953 Chevrolet 210

The 1953 Chevies were the second all-new designs in the post-war era in order to keep pace with Ford and Chrysler. More modern looking than the ‘52s, the fender protrusions shrunk along with the height of the automobiles. The… more»

Barn Freed: 1948 Packard Deluxe Eight

The 1948 Packard sales brochure proclaims, “Excitingly new…Unmistakably Packard!” Compared to a ’47, yes, this ’48 is new. Excitingly? That’s up for debate I suppose. It actually has a bit of a Hudson Hornet “bathtub” vibe going on. Listed… more»

Pearl Big-Block! 1971 Corvette 454 Four-Speed

With its shiny pearl paint, big block hood, chin spoiler, and hood-mounted gauges, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette in San Angelo, Texas brings a cool ’80s vibe to the party. The well-kept classic comes to market on Facebook Marketplace where… more»

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