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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»

1 Of 400 Built: 1969 Samco Cord Warrior 440

When it comes to certain makes and models, it’s practically guaranteed that replicas will be made at some point. The car in question is simply so coveted, so exotic that there’s no way limiting its production to the scarce… more»

Cherokee Truckster Edition: 1994 Ford Explorer XLT

Who can forget the Wagon Queen Family Truckster from the iconic 1983 movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation? It’s hard not to laugh at the scene where the slippery used car salesman played by Eugene Levy sells the Truckster to an… more»

V8 Powered Italian! 1969 Intermeccanica Italia

The Intermeccanica Italia arrived in the US market in 1968 using what was then a proven formula — swoopy European body meets American V-8 power for a long-term relationship in the fast lane! The end result in this case… more»

Forest Find: 1957 Lincoln Premiere

Who remembers the Lincoln Futura concept car of the 1950s? If you were growing up a decade later, you might recall that it inspired the George Barris Batmobile from the 1960s TV show, Batman. And it also provided a… more»

428 SCJ/Drag Pack! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The damage to the driver’s door on this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 looks a bit like a shotgun blast, and that seems pretty appropriate for this car. This once potent classic has been turned into a bit of a… more»

Just Needs Finished: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Hiding below that layer of dust is a 1958 Corvette with panels and paint that are good enough to knock your socks off. This project has stalled within sight of the finish, and it now needs the right person… more»

Free Bird Edition? 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

I may have bitten off more than I can chew with this one. The seller has this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am listed as a special edition model called the “Free Bird,” a model designation I can find zero evidence… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT Convertible

I know that it is currently the depths of Winter, but it will only seem like the blink of an eye before the warm weather lands on our doorstep. That offers the opportunity to hit the road for a… more»

Matching Numbers Boss: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

It doesn’t seem to matter how long I have been involved in the classic car scene, I still have to shake my head in wonderment when an iconic vehicle appears after decades spent residing in a barn. This 1970… more»

21k Original Miles! 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The fascinating thing about low mileage time capsules is you never know when one is going to be rolled out of some neighbor’s garage. It’s especially eye-opening when it’s a car you may have assumed was a survivor, but… more»

427/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

If you went out into the market today, you would struggle to find a respectable chrome-bumper C3 Corvette with a big-block under the hood for under $30,000. These cars remain in high demand, making this 1969 Corvette a car… more»

Estate Sale: Pair Of Ford Mustangs

Whenever you see a listing for an estate sale that usually means that someone’s unfinished pet projects are for sale. This one includes two Ford Mustangs, one likely complete and the other a work-in-progress. And while you’re looking, there… more»

One Owner 1956 Pontiac Chieftain V8 Project!

When Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955, Pontiac and the other GM divisions were in unison. The family resemblance from brand to brand was clear, like the dog-leg windshields and wider/lower profiles with attractive two-tone paint jobs available divided… more»

Tool Shed Find: 1933 Dodge Sedan Delivery

Last week I stumbled across this cool 1933 Plymouth sedan and marveled at the fact that it’s not a typical ’30s vintage Chevy or a Ford. Well, the hits keep coming as today we have another Mopar from that… more»

12 Passenger Barn Find: 1978 Ford Econoline Van

it’s rare that we see old vans like Dodge B200s and Ford Econolines presented as collector grade specimens unless they’re a camper conversion or a rare four wheel drive setup. Vans like this, which likely served as an airport… more»

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