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Wild 454 V8 Project! 1964 Kellison J5

There’s a great background story to this Kellison J5 project! According to the seller, this car was being driven by them prior to 1981, when some rings broke in the Chevrolet 283 V8 and it was parked. He ended… more»

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Big Block Project

Sometimes it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the story from the pictures. It’s clear that work on this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has stopped mid-refurbishment, with parts and tools left haphazardly around the garage, including what I… more»

One Family Owned: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Choosing to sell a classic car is never an easy decision, but this is especially true when the vehicle has been part of the same family for nearly six decades. That is the case with this 1963 Thunderbird. It… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»

45k Mile 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible

Hidden away in this garage is a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible that has led a sheltered life. It is a one-owner classic with 45,000 genuine miles on the clock. Sadly, its owner has recently passed away, so… more»

Anglo-American GT! 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Shoehorn a giant American V8 into a British sports car for the US market? Brilliant! Though not a sports car, let’s call this British-built 1971 Jensen Interceptor a “GT” or Grand Touring car, a niche often emulated but rarely… more»

Cheap 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber?!

Ford rolled out its new compact, the Maverick, in the Spring of 1969, exactly five years to the day that the Mustang debuted. While its numbers weren’t quite as large, the Maverick sold well at more than two million… more»

4X4 Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

As we have noted how the values of ’67-’72 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks have soared, it stands to reason that Chevy’s K5 Blazer from that era would be on an upward trajectory too. They certainly rate highly from… more»

Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino GT

By 1971, it was evident that the writing was on the wall for the classic American muscle car. Buyer enthusiasm had cooled due to several factors. These included pending changes to emission regulations and rising insurance costs. These were… more»

Update! Barn Find 1967 Jeepster Convertible

UPDATE – This 1967 Jeepster Convertible is listed for sale again with a huge drop in price. They have it posted here on craigslist in El Mirage, Arizona, and they’re now asking $3,500. Check out the photos again and… more»

Original 383: 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible

With summer fast approaching, the thought of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic convertible has to be tempting. It is probably more so when the vehicle in question features its original potent V8 under the hood…. more»

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Tri-Power Project!

UPDATE 02/02/2022 – If there is an award for persistence, it has to fall to the owner of this original Tri-Power 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. It seems that he has previously fallen foul of a non-paying bidder on his first… more»

42K Miles: 1987 Dodge Ramcharger

This 1987 Dodge Ramcharger could be titled in a number of ways. It’s from New Mexico so it could be a “Desert Find”. The seller calls it a “Barn Find” but then doesn’t mention it again. The miles are… more»

Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»

Ran When Parked: No Reserve 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

While I tend to prefer original and unmolested classics, I will accept a vehicle with modifications if the person involved has integrated any changes into the original vehicle design. While this 1963 Corvette is mainly original, there are a… more»

30K Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

GM has had a lot of hits over the years, and certainly their share of misses too. But their efforts are not for lack of trying. One of those efforts was the two-seater, mid-engined Pontiac Fiero (1984-1988). A car… more»

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