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SportsRoof Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT

The Ford Torino, which had been the upscale version of the Fairlane, became the series leader for 1970 and was totally restyled, receiving a low and aerodynamic look. The fastback version was now called the SportsRoof and Ford sold… more»

1 of 1: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T SE 440

The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T is being sold midway through its restoration by Graveyard Carz Rotisserie Restoration. They found the car in a trailer park 20 years ago and are just now restoring the car. Originally a triple green… more»

Original Family: 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

What a great photo! This is the original owner’s brother shown standing by his nicely-preserved 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale. He has owned it since his sister’s unfortunate passing, she was the original owner. It’s now for sale here… more»

1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With Only 8,900 Miles!

The Fox-body Mustang was a derivative that lived well beyond the years that its creators intended. Its styling owed little to the original Mustang but is still considered to be crisp today. It is also a Mustang series that… more»

U14 Half Cab: 1966 Ford Bronco

This cute little truck is a 1966 early production Ford Bronco Half Cab also known by the designation U14. The Bronco still sports its original paint except for the roof. The Bronco Half Cab is listed for sale here… more»

BF Classified: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 454

1973 was a significant year for the Chevy Chevelle for at least two reasons: first, all of GM’s intermediates were completely redesigned, going with a Colonnade styling theme for the next five years. Second, it would be the last… more»

Never-Restored Driver! 1934 Packard Roadster

Just when we might think all the pre-war Packards have GOT to be either complete basket cases or immaculate show-winners, we find this 1934 Packard Model 1101 Coupe Roadster in Indianapolis, Indiana! Running and driving yet never-restored, this solid… more»

55 Year Barn Find: 1946 Lincoln-Zephyr V12

Today’s find may not be exactly as advertised. It’s an absolutely worthy car to review but the nomenclature may have some confusion about it. Located in Helana, Montana and sitting for 55 years is this 1946 Lincoln Club Coupe…. more»

Nicest One Left? 26k Mile 1980 Chevrolet Chevette

After the Vega didn’t turn out the way they had hoped, Chevrolet tried its hand again at the subcompact market with the Chevette. It was based upon an Opel from GM’s European division, so it was not an all-new… more»

Rare Convertible: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The Plymouth Barracuda was an all-new car for 1970, sharing its infrastructure with the new Dodge Challenger. It had finally lost the heritage it had with the Valiant since its introduction in 1964. The buying public responded well, and… more»

Never Seen One: 1963 Submersible Submarine

With the going rate for a person, two-man submarine well into the millions of dollars, may I present to you a more affordable alternative? This no-name two man submersible submarine supposedly hails from 1963, but that’s about all the… more»

Money-Maker: 1957 GMC Pickup

The seller of this 1957 GMC 100 pickup rightfully notes that this is the only model year that was available with this “clean” nose design (courtesy of Chuck Jordan according to Motorcities.org). It’s listed for sale here on eBay,… more»

Donated Conversion Van: 1983 Dodge B250 Sunhawk

It’s hard not to love a period conversion van, especially one with killer side glass like this 1983 Dodge Ram Van. Shockingly, this van ended up as a charitable donation, despite being a fairly pristine survivor owned by one… more»

Cheap Project? 1986 Buick Grand National

Given the tenure the Buick Grand National has enjoyed as one of the more collectible GM products of the modern era, it’s always a surprise to see one languishing in what is obviously project-grade condition. That’s not to say… more»

One Owner 54k Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro pony car for 1967 to do battle with Ford’s successful Mustang. It couldn’t match the Ford in initial volume but was a hit in its own right. Someone was impressed enough with the car… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Ford Ranchero

This 1971 Ford Ranchero ticks a lot of the right boxes for potential buyers. It is a rust-free survivor that presents nicely. The engine bay houses a 351ci V8, ensuring that this is a pickup with power to burn…. more»

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