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Shorty Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevy Impala would hit record sales in 1965, accounting for more than 800,000 of the company’s full-sized automobiles. And the Super Sport played a big role in that as either a 2-door hardtop or convertible. However, there were… more»

C1 Suvivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Based on a well-received concept vehicle, the Chevy Corvette debuted for 1953 and would remain largely unchanged for its first three years except for a V8 becoming available in 1955. Only 300 copies would be built for the first… more»

Two Motors! 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine”

Some American performance cars are renowned for their subtle and restrained good looks, while others are as “in your face” as it is possible to be. The 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine” falls firmly into the latter category. From… more»

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet

When this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 was shiny and new, it featured a genuine 428 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood. A lot of water has passed under the bridge, which means that it will need some work if… more»

55k mile: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Do you like shifting a 4-speed manual transmission with the top down? Well, this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible may interest you. It is equipped with a 350 horsepower 327 cubic inch engine backed by a 4-speed transmission. The car… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

When you see a classic like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro sitting up to its floors in leaf litter, that is usually not a great sign. When the area has a general appearance that suggests that it has been pretty… more»

Corvette Engine Swap: 1957 Jeep FC170

When it comes to taking vehicles that most enthusiasts prefer to keep original and going way off the reservation in terms of modifications, it’s a calculated risk in terms of how the next owner will respond. Modify it one… more»

24k Original Miles: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

History never repeats. Lightning doesn’t strike twice. Both of these expressions might seem true, but they aren’t necessarily accurate in the automotive world. One only has to look at the Bricklin SV-1 and the DeLorean to realize this. Both… more»

Well Optioned Mopar: 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440-6

When it comes to old Mopars (or any muscle car, really), the options list can make all the difference when assigning value. Throw into it rare features like colors and upgrades and the price can climb even further. This… more»

One Year Wonder: 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk

Studebaker built a series of “family sports cars” between 1956-64 that carried some form of the name Hawk. This involved no less than eight models which were offered as 2-door, 4-seat coupes, with or without door posts. The Power… more»

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 289 A/C

At first glance, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 looks like a nice original survivor. The patina on the hood goes well with the faded green paint. Unfortunately, though, this car is sort of like the Batman character Two Face,… more»

GT 390: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

The difference in price between a standard Ford Mustang Coupe and a Fastback is pretty dramatic. According to the classic car insurer Hagerty, a base 1968 Mustang Coupe V8 in good condition has an average value of $17,600 while… more»

Two Years Only: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

The American automobile industry has produced cars with some evocative names that have stood the test of time decades after they first saw the light of day. Mustang, Stingray, Cougar, ‘Cuda. All of these badges prompt a response in… more»

Perfect Project Pony? 1965 Ford Mustang

We have seen hundreds of Mustangs on Barn Finds over the years but this one really caught my eye. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Denver, North Carolina and they have a buy-it-now price of $4,995… more»

No Reserve M-Code! 1971 Ford Torino GT

Now we’re talkin’! Earlier in the week, I opined about the Ford Torino by stating, “As a subjective matter of taste, I gave the ’69 & ’69 Torino two-thumbs up, thought the ’70 & ’71 got good marks for… more»

Shed Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible

Nearly 50 years ago, this car could have been your father’s Oldsmobile: the 1972 Delta 88 Royale convertible. It was big and beautiful and moderately equipped as to not take anything away from the luxurious 98 Series. This edition… more»

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