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Under 20 Miles: 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Most of the time when we see full-size cars from FoMoCo like this, we tend to think of them being used pretty heavily. Crown Victorias for police and taxis, Town cars for chauffers and government agencies, etc. The Mercury… more»

Storage Find: 1955 Gene Winfield T-bird

Not only does this custom 1955 Thunderbird have ties to one of the most iconic car customizers ever, but it has ties to two! Originally a Gene Winfield project, the car was recently discovered in a George Barris trailer…. more»

Original 401: 1965 Buick Wildcat

The owner of this 1965 Buick Wildcat recently found it hidden away in a barn. A close inspection revealed a structurally sound classic that would make a rewarding and straightforward restoration project. He has coaxed its original V8 back… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

This 1966 Plymouth Satellite ticks many of the right boxes for potential buyers. It is an overall solid car that is in sound mechanical health. It would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, but potential buyers will be starting this… more»

Sleeper Coupe: 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo T

Bidding is already very much up there for this 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo T, which the seller claims is one of just 1,035 made in black with a tan leather interior. While the Grand National typically has a… more»

Short Wheelbase Project: 1976 GMC Motorhome

As we’ve talked about before, the classic GMC Motorhome is an excellent choice for a “starter” RV if you’re looking to get into cross-county travel. The more compact proportions and ease of finding spare parts from the GMC catalog… more»

Garage Find Droptop: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang GT convertible is only the second caretaker the four-eyed Fox has had, and it’s equipped with the preferred manual transmission. The listing claims that the seller has owned it for three years,… more»

Sow’s Ear To Silk Purse? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Gotta like before and after pics. Now we’re not talking about turning a sow’s ear into a silk purse exactly but there is something transformative around giving a barn find a bath and seeing what’s under all of that… more»

Project Opportunity: 1992 GMC Typhoon

Sometimes, you just know a particular vehicle has had a hard life. This 1992 GMC Typhoon is sitting with a blown engine due to a previous owner overdoing the boost, and it’s also been resprayed in a look-at-me shade… more»

Low Mile Drop Top: 1965 Chrysler 300 Convertible

Here’s a very impressive piece of machinery in the form of a 1965 Chrysler 300 convertible. There’s an important distinction here as this is not a famed “letter” car, just a regular 300 but it still has a lot… more»

1 Of 14: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘cuda Convertible

Ford GT, Charger Daytona, COPO, Shelby, Hemi ‘Cuda… What do these names all have in common?  If you guessed that they’re all way out of this author’s price range, you’d be correct.  But they’re all also names that create… more»

48k Mile Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac LeMans

Pontiac introduced its first compact in 1961, the Tempest, of which the LeMans was the top trim edition. By 1964 it was promoted to intermediate status where it stayed as part of the line-up through 1981. The seller refers… more»

True Survivor: 36k Mile 1976 Buick Riviera

While the late 1970s has been regarded as The Malaise Era, a few good cars emerged from the automotive rubble. This 1976 Buick Riviera could be one of them. It is a one-owner classic that is in remarkable condition… more»

Cheap Project? $3,500 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

For a time in the late 1970s, Pontiac couldn’t build enough Trans Am’s, thanks to the popularity of the Smokey and the Bandit movie of 1977. They were part of the second-generations Firebirds which were built from 1970-81. The… more»

350/6-Speed: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition

When Chevrolet retired the C3 Corvette, it did so by building a low-volume Collector Edition. They realized that they were onto a good thing, so they repeated the process when the C4 was put out to pasture. This 1996… more»

Rare Bird: 1977 Pontiac Esprit Skybird

The 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird was an example of an automobile manufacturer responding to market trends. The company recognized that 30% of their Firebird sales were to female buyers. They sought to capture a larger percentage by producing… more»

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