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Red, White and Blue: 1970 AMC Machine

In the 1960s, American Motors competed in many market segments, but not the mid-size muscle car class. They had the AMX and Javelin to do battle with the Mustang and Camaro, but nothing for the GTO and Road Runner…. more»

Short Bed 4×4: 1978 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne

The introduction of the “Square Body” line of GM trucks in 1973 was a marked departure from the previous C10/K10 design (did you know that internally, GM called the 1973 design the “Rounded Line”?) and the new styling captured… more»

25K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

The last hurrah of the classic C4 Corvette remains on my short list of vehicles to own before it’s either too late or values climb too high (and those scenarios effectively go hand-in-hand.) The 1995 model seen here is… more»

Runs and Drives: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A

It’s hard to go wrong with a Willys Jeep CJ2A for a project vehicle. Whether you restore it back to new condition or simply keep it running well enough to hop in and bomb around the deer lease, there’s… more»

11K Mile Survivor: 2002 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

To me, the SN95 Mustang remains one of the better performance bargains available on the market today. I’ve felt for a while they suffer from the same fate as other iconic cars that came right after a well-loved generation,… more»

All-American Six: 1928 Oakland Landau Coupe

From 1909 to 1931, the Oakland Motor Car Co. was a part of General Motors. Oakland is known for bringing the Pontiac to market in 1926, while also fielding cars under their own name. In those days, Chevrolet was… more»

Frozen In Time: 1930 Model A Pickup Hot Rod

At one time or another, pretty much every car guy or gal has opened up a car magazine and enjoyed the pictures, stories, and specifications of the cars within. Consequently, some cars featured in big publications have gone on… more»

Desert Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Chevrolet had a break-out year of sorts in 1955. New modern styling, a dash of Cadillac glamour in a “low-priced three” car, optional air conditioning, a new V8 engine – and a sporty new model called the Nomad –… more»

428 V8 Estate Car: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1966 was a milestone year for the Ford T-Bird. It was the last year for both convertibles and unibody construction. The cars that followed would be bigger and closer to Lincoln in terms of size, style and function. But… more»

Drop Top 4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is one of those rare collector cars that’s just easy to buy and even easier to own. It won’t ever be the most valuable vintage muscle car out there, and that’s OK; with a four-speed,… more»

Adventure Machine: 1987 Dodge XPLORER

Campers of all shapes and sizes, from monstrous motorhomes to tow-behind trailers, are often purchased for a specific purpose: a retirement, an upcoming road trip – perhaps even an expectation of frequent tailgating at upcoming sporting events. Sometimes, the… more»

V12 Barn Find! 1941 Lincoln Continental Mark I

This one had me at the first image of the engine! Yeah, it looks like a scary old Lincoln, the kind where you might be reluctant to open the trunk but once the hood was up and that flathead… more»

Black Plate Project: 1966 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina nameplate was part of the Pontiac portfolio for more than 30 years. In the 1950s, it was assigned to hardtop body styles, but became the brand’s entry-level full-size models from the 1960s forward. This ’66 Catalina 2-door… more»

Grilled Cobra! Toasted 1966 MidStates Prototype

“Tastes like chicken!” might describe grilled snake meat, but this 1966 Cobra replica in Heath, Ohio probably tastes nothing like chicken. A garage fire claimed the life of this once wicked snake. Hopefully it was insured! If you’ve got… more»

10k Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Silverado C30 Camper Special

It may be hard to believe based on this photo, but the seller confirms that this 1980 Chevrolet 1980 Chevrolet Silverado C30 3+3 Camper Special has well under 20,000 original miles and is remained in one-family ownership during that… more»

47k Miles? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find

  Optimism is a positive quality but so is discernment. The seller of this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has optimism. The ad for this Corvette states that it has 47,000 miles and that it is an amazing opportunity to own… more»

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