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454-Powered: No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Speaking from personal experience, there are few experiences worse than seeing your beloved classic mortally wounded due to circumstances beyond your control. You may have invested thousands of hours and significant money into the vehicle, only to see it… more»

28k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

When I saw this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z, my first thought was that I wish I’d been so nicely preserved when I was forty years old. This classic presents beautifully, which is unsurprising. It has been part of the… more»

Desirable 5-Speed: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

If you walked into a Ford dealership in 1987, intent on driving away in a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, this was the one to have. It features a five-speed manual transmission, making it the most powerful variant of the badge…. more»

Triple-Black: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible is a stunning classic, with a Triple-Black trim and combination that can’t help but draw attention. However, it also shows that some cars aren’t what they appear to be, as the images suggest… more»

Real Deal 12k Miles? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne

In 1958, Chevrolet ditched the benign-sounding 150 and 210 nameplates for its lowest two series of automobiles. The Biscayne and Bel Air replaced them, and the Impala debuted at the top spot. Through 1975, the Biscayne was the barest… more»

Rock Solid Project: 1969 Ford F100 Ranger

Preserve or restore? It is a question often posed by classics like this 1969 Ford F100 Ranger. Its paint looks tired, but the lack of significant rust could allow the new owner to address the isolated spots while preserving… more»

Semi-Survivor: 1966 Dodge Charger

Given the success of the Ford Mustang in 1965, Dodge launched a bigger version of the pony car in 1966 and dubbed it the Charger. It was based on the B-body Chrysler intermediates. Sales were lackluster for the first… more»

Homemade Townchero? 1984 Lincoln Town Car

The Town Car was a Lincoln fixture for more than 30 years (1981 to 2011). It succeeded the Continental in the luxury car lineup. The boxy first generation ran through 1989 and – being less bulky than some predecessors… more»

53K-Mile 1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van

With under 54,000 miles, this 1997 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van has barely been used over the last 29 years.  We don’t know its history, but it looks really nice in the photos that the seller has provided. It can… more»

351 V8 Upgrade: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car in 1974. It had gotten big and bloated, so it morphed into a subcompact from 1974 to 1978. The timing was perfect for Mustang II sales given the OPEC oil embargo that had… more»

Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Tempest

The Super Duty was a limited-production Pontiac built for action on the racetrack. It used a souped-up 421 cubic inch V8 that was deposited in no more than 88 Catalinas and a dozen or so Tempests. Aluminum panels were… more»

Five-Wheel Find: 1988 John Deere AMT 600

This 1988 John Deere AMT 600 can be found posted here on craigslist in Maynardville, Tennessee, and the seller is asking $3,200. Here is the original listing. It’s my fault that the above tip went away, but thankfully, Rocco… more»

Lots of New Parts: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Changes were afoot for America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, in 1973. It was the first year for the polyurethane front bumpers and the last for the chrome rear bumpers (new federal safety standards). Demand continued to be strong… more»

One-Family Owned: 1957 Buick Century

It’s anybody’s guess what the percentage of 69-year-old vehicles have remained in the same family since brand new. I’m sure it’s in the low single-digits. Well, here’s one of those rare vehicles that’s been in the same family since… more»

Rare Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

The United States was set to celebrate its Bicentenary in 1976, but Chevrolet started the party early by releasing the Spirit of America options package across various badges in 1974. The Impala was one of the beneficiaries, but the… more»

428/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2

Some classics are more than a pretty face, possessing genuine performance credentials. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2. It isn’t perfect, but it presents as a driver-grade classic with a few visible rust issues…. more»