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Rare Dispatcher: 1957 Willys DJ-3A

Bidding ends very soon for this super original 1957 Willys DJ-3A, which the seller notes is a rare “Dispatcher” model that is notable largely for being a two-wheel drive model. The auction ends in about two hours, and bidding… more»

Bumper Car: 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Belvedere

I’ve always wondered what designers were thinking when I see a car from the mid-1970s after the 5-mph bumper requirements came into effect. Most of the bumpers were huge, totally out of scale for the car with seemingly no… more»

Ready To Roll: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe

Being forced to part with a classic car due to health issues is a heartbreaking experience. This is especially true when it is a car that is as magnificent as this 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe. After 14-years… more»

Parked 25 Years: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Woodie Wagon

With the new post-war Fords were coming out in 1949, several traditions were ending with 1948. They would be the last to be built during Henry Ford’s lifetime, they would be the last U.S. go-round of the flathead engine,… more»

Not a Woodie: 1949 Plymouth Suburban

Plymouth was the last major automobile manufacturer to roll out new designs after World War II. Redesigned for 1949, the new Plymouth continued to be conservatively styled, which would later be referred to as the “the three-box school of… more»

1 of 1: 1960 Ford Fairlane “Spaceliner”

If you were to combine George Jetson’s flying car with Adam West’s Batmobile, what would you have? A Ford “Spaceliner” – a vehicle that looks a bit like a spaceship from a 1950’s science-fiction movie. This is a one-off… more»

Vintage Hunting Gear Included: 1972 Chevrolet Surburban

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for vintage camping/hunting/fishing vehicles. When I see an old Woody or Suburban decked out with “XYZ Lodge” on the side and vintage gear loaded up, it makes me want to travel back in… more»

Hot Rod 1974 AMC Gremlin!

If you’re hanging out with a bunch of gearheads and mention the AMC Gremlin, the typical reaction will be laughter. Because of their strange name and looks, these cars were unfairly maligned from the get-go. They weren’t bad cars… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

Remember all the wild “high impact/high performance” colors that Chrysler came up with in the early ‘70s to sell more cars to younger buyers? Sublime, Go-Mango, Hemi Orange, Top Banana, Pink Panther, Green-Go and Plum Crazy (my favorite). Who… more»

Police Interceptor: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro B4C Z28

Just outside of Roanoke, Virginia, there is a small town called Boones Mill. This town has a population of just over 200 people, but up until recently, their police department had a reputation for using various General Motors muscle… more»

Inspired by Alfa: Fiberfab Aztec 7

Kit cars are a funny thing, as they are often conceived to serve as a replica of some slice of six-figure exotica that otherwise belongs in a museum. Take this Fiberfan Aztec 7: it was intended to resemble the… more»

Suicide Door Survivor: 1937 Plymouth P4 Deluxe

There’s something unbelievably appealing about an all-original car that’s still wearing its original paint. Especially when it’s as old as this 1937 Plymouth P4 Deluxe is. This great looking car can be found here on eBay in York, Nebraska,… more»

Plaid Seats: 1941 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

The seller of this 1941 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible purchased it off the original owner about 1-year-ago. He has treated it to a mechanical refresh to ensure that it is in a roadworthy state. With the hard work now… more»

345 Powered: 1973 International Harvester Scout II

Getting out and communing with Mother Nature has its attractions. It becomes a whole lot more attractive when you can get there in a tidy classic like this 1973 International Harvester Scout II. Not only does this vehicle present… more»

10K Original Miles? 1950 Ford Business Coupe

Low mileage claims are great, the term low mileage can be subjective based on the age of the car. It’s safe to say mileage around 10K on a car that’s older than 10 years can be considered low, but… more»

James Bond Boat: 1978 Glastron Carlson CV23-HT

I’ve been known to refer to certain cars as boats; you know the kind, usually domestic, full-size bloated bombs on wheels. It’s a commonly used metaphor but not always used disparagingly. Well here’s a boat, I mean a real… more»

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