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Numbers Matching Project! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 350 Four-Speed

More than any American car, the Corvette leads people to assume that owners buy them to make a statement. Opinions on what that statement is, however, vary from “mid-life crisis” to “toy I always wanted” to “accessory that attracts… more»

$10K in Receipts: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Imagine spending a fair amount of money on a collector car, only to get it home and realize it needs another serious injection of cash to get it up to your standards? Based on the description for this pretty… more»

Nova’s Last Gasp: 1985 Chevrolet Nova

A Chevy Novawhatwho?! Taupe is the perfect color for this 1985 Chevrolet Nova to blend into almost any background, including the background of badge-engineered cars from this era. The seller has this California-built car posted here on craigslist in… more»

11,771 Miles: 1971 International Harvester Cargostar

The inception of the International Harvester Company dates all the way back to 1909 when the company began and initially marketed its trucks to farmers.  It took little time for the trucks to become successful in the farming industry,… more»

Parked in ’92: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible last saw active service nearly three decades ago. It is a solid and largely complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project for its next owner. Its rust issues are minimal, while its… more»

8K-Mile 1987 Plymouth Colt GTS Turbo!

When was the last time you saw a 1987 Plymouth Colt GTS Turbo? I mean before this one hit the internet and popped on and off various sites and selling venues over the last week or two? The answer… more»

Turquoise Terrific! 1968 Pontiac LeMans

Here’s a car that takes me back, a ’68 Pontiac LeMans. I have an old friend, that coincidentally I spoke to earlier today, that had one in the late ’70s equipped the same way. The color was very similar… more»

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle “Heavy Chevy” 402 V8 Project

Who remembers the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, something of a budget-minded SS 396 that was produced during the 1971-72 model years? It carried its own graphics, but unlike the Super Sport, it could be had with almost any V8 sold… more»

True Boogie Van: 1976 Ford E100

We’ve started to see an uptick in old-school vans appearing on auction sites and bringing a surprising amount of money. It’s not surprising, as genuine boogie vans are loaded with period style and swagger and generally get a thumbs-up… more»

Running Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

Market reaction to the new Dodge Charger in 1966-67 was mixed. But when Chrysler’s B-bodied cars got redesigned for 1968, sales took off, rising from 17,000 to 92,000 units. The 1969 model year was almost as popular and would… more»

1 of 5 Produced: 1965 Shelby Cobra Stage 3 Dragonsnake

Carroll Shelby built no shortage of special cars throughout his tenure in the automotive industry. It’s easy to list some of the more iconic models off, but one that may escape some enthusiast minds is the Dragonsnake Cobra, a… more»

White Elephant? 1937 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Yet another old panel truck is what I thought when I read the brief description for this 1937 Chevrolet example. Then, I reviewed the images and thought, isn’t that quaint-looking! So, real or “patinaed”? Hard to say with certainty… more»

Road Ready High-Rider: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 4×4

When Chevrolet was developing the Third Generation Camaro, they placed a lot of emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. They desired to produce a classic car that was low and sleek and cut through the air cleanly. This 1987 Camaro IROC-Z… more»

71 Tons of Docs! 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

The Internet tells us commas can save lives, and the listing for this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T here on eBay includes some non life-threatening stream-of-consciousness text including “71 Tons of documentation.” Of course even “tons of documentation” would be… more»

One Family Car: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Road Runner debuted in 1968 as a budget-minded muscle car, based on the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere platform. Chrysler worked a deal with Warner Bros. for the Road Runner and Coyote likenesses and had a horn developed that would… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Convertible

1949 was the debut of Lincoln’s first new post-war bodies, and the “senior” top-rung model was the Lincoln Cosmopolitan. A departure from the styling of the previous generation, this model featured no running boards, fenders and doors running together,… more»

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