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Forgotten Shed Find: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

Imagine buying a piece of property and finding an old car tucked away inside a shed. That’s what happened here, only the old auto turned out to be a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, aka retractable hardtop. The seller… more»

Dusty Discovery: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe proves that there are still some fantastic and desirable classics languishing in barns and sheds patiently waiting to be liberated and returned to their former glory. It isn’t clear how long this classic has… more»

Bivouac Custom Conversion: 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van

We tend to get excited by conversion vans around here, and the more period-correct they are, the more interesting the van becomes. But there’s also a nice middle ground when it comes to conversion vans, and you don’t have… more»

Saturday Night Cruiser: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 31

While original classic pickups from the 1950s can prove eye-catching when fully restored, the driving experience can be less than ideal. Considered acceptable when new, they can lack the power and poise of later offerings. That’s where vehicles like… more»

Fantastic Front Wheel Drive! 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

Dare I say the first iteration is usually the best? As with movies (The Godfather; Star Wars – a New Hope), the first stab is, subjectively, the best. It can be the same with certain automobiles, such as in the… more»

Boyertown Built: 1967 Ford Delivery Van

Boyertown Auto Bodyworks manufactured truck bodies for commercial and government use. They were in business in Boyertown, Pennsylvania from 1926-90 and – during part of this time – would buy new Ford and General Motors chassis from dealers and… more»

Behind the Barn: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Mercury Cougar joined Ford’s Mustang in the new “pony car” segment in 1967, just as General Motors was also getting in on the act. Though it would morph into a personal luxury car later, the Cougar would be… more»

15k Mile Survivor! 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Chevy extended the reach of its Impala brand in 1968 by introducing the “notchback” Custom Coupe. It used the formal hardtop body style previously exclusive to the upscale Caprice and it supplement the fastback version of the Impala already… more»

429 Cobra Project: 1970 Ford Torino

While I am on a Ford Torino thing, I thought it would be interesting to see the comparison between this recently featured 1968 example and this 1970 Cobra version that turned up on our tip list. Definitely a project… more»

348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Have you ever looked at a classic car and struggled to determine its greatest attribute? I’m doing so right now with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. I can’t decide whether it is the spotless presentation or the enormous load of… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

I always twitch slightly when an owner makes a rarity claim for their classic car. While some are valid, others are less relevant and more obscure. That brings us to this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. While I’ve had no… more»

Black Beauty: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28

This 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is described as a survivor by the seller, who highlights the stock condition, original paint and decals, and minty interior as just some of the ways this muscle car is a standout. The listing… more»

Indy Festival Car: 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible

I love seeing a nice convertible in the winter, with actual snow on the ground in Anoka, Minnesota, with the top down. It’s hard to not see snow on the ground in February in Minnesota, come to think of… more»

Museum Find: 1969 Plymouth GTX

For many people, the thought of a museum conjures up images of paintings, stuffed animals, and other things forgotten within the mists of time. However, a museum can also be home to something very desirable. That was the case… more»

Still In The Barn: 1971 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4

Wow. Break out the power washer, or whatever comes after that. This 1971 Chevrolet Blazer is a desirable square body 4×4, and while none of us want to think about the multiple layers of bird dung sitting on the… more»

4-Speed Field Find: 1968 Ford Torino 390 GT

There’s nothing quite like finding an interesting car in an abandoned and neglected setting. The resounding thought always is, “How, or why, did it end up here in this condition? Well, let’s examine this 1968 Ford Torino GT and… more»

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