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394 V8 Beauty: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire

Through most of the 1960s, the Starfire was Oldsmobile’s version of a full-size performance car. It was powered by a factory-tweaked V8 engine and sported leather-trimmed bucket seats with a console and floor shift. This 1964 edition has spent… more»

351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible

After twenty years in hiding, this 1971 Mustang Convertible has emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a project car, and restoration will be high on the priority list for its new owner. However, it looks like… more»

Real Life Mater: 1955 Chevrolet Tow Truck

Unless you have been fortunate enough to avoid exposure to the cult of Disney, the chances are good you know about the Cars movie franchise. I will admit: despite having now seen the film far more than any one… more»

28k Original Miles! 1977 Ford Maverick

The Maverick was a huge success story for Ford Motor Company, with Ford’s timing being spot-on as the buying public was starting to embrace the idea of a compact car with an inexpensive price tag.  The Maverick began its… more»

Street Legal ’23 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup Drag Racer!

I’m guessing Henry Ford realized pretty quickly that original buyers of his Model T cars and trucks were often converting his creations into some diverse applications to fit their own specific needs. Back in the early days, quite a… more»

Shorty Van Trailer: 1965 Chevrolet Handi-Van

When it comes to using vehicles as promotional items for a business venture, it’s hard to go wrong with vans cut down to clown-car size. This van goes one step further in the promotional category, as it’s technically a… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Regular readers will be aware that I place a great store in the concept of long-term ownership of classic cars. That tends to indicate that the vehicle in question has been treated with respect over an extended period. That… more»

Rebuilt V8: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

Finding a starting point for a project build can be challenging, but the owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang may have done that for potential buyers. The engine and transmission have clocked zero miles since a previous owner rebuilt… more»

351/4-Speed: 1973 Mercury Montego GT

Some classic cars will tick more of the right boxes than others. Potential buyers need to determine where their priorities lie and whether that car meets their needs. This 1973 Mercury Montego GT is such a car. Its overall… more»

Rebuilt 390: 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

While not as prevalent as they once were, there are still a bunch of hardy souls who think nothing of sliding a camper onto the back of a classic pickup and hitting the road for a life of high… more»

VW-based Kit Car Project! 1957 Porsche 356A

Have you ever wanted a vintage Porsche 356 but never had the funds to pull it off? You could consult with a kit manufacturing out of California and build a kit car that comes with Volkswagen power. Or you… more»

360 V8 and Go Pack! 1969 AMC AMX

American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968: the Javelin, to compete in the “pony car” market, and the AMX, a GT-style automobile whose closest rival was the Chevy Corvette. Underneath, they were much the same car, with 12… more»

Time Machine! 1984 Neoplan Jetliner

While the world of custom cars and trucks may seem extreme at times, it has nothing on custom RV and motorhome builders. Think rock stars, actors, TV hosts – anyone with a busy travel schedule and a few hundred… more»

Original Owner Garage Find: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National is a rare find, not because it’s a true GN but because it’s untouched – it went into the barn years ago and hasn’t been touched since, but it also hasn’t been modified or… more»

1 of 850: 1941 Lincoln Continental

The 1941 Lincoln Continental was the epitome of luxurious cars in the 1930s-40s. So much so that a couple of them were chosen to appear in The Godfather movie of 1972. The seller thinks this one was featured in… more»

12K Original Miles: 1979 Jeep Cherokee

It’s amazing how many times we hear the story of the owner who fell ill and never got to use their vehicle, which emerges as a barely-used barn find with incredibly low miles. This 1979 Jeep Cherokee two-door is… more»

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