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Rare 302/4-Speed: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The owner of this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 describes its condition as jaw-dropping, and when you examine the supplied photos, it seems like a fair assessment. Its overall presentation is stunning, and its drivetrain configuration increases its overall desirability…. more»

Loaded 4×4: 1981 Jeep J10 Thriftside

I noticed that this 1981 Jeep J10 4×4 pickup has a factory CB radio and I was hoping that it was a rare 10-4 edition with special graphics, but I don’t think it is. In any case, the seller… more»

Rare In Red: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC/McLaren

Despite being sold in very limited numbers, the ASC McLaren still seems to pop up for sale quite frequently. This example caught my eye as it’s one of the few that was painted in a color other than white… more»

Rent-A-Racer: 1968 AMC AMX Hertz

Most performance car enthusiasts are aware of the program conducted by Hertz in the 1960s that was called Rent-A-Racer. People could wander off the street and drive away in some of the most desirable cars from the era. The… more»

Barn Find Drop-Top: 1963 Cadillac Series 62

This ’63 Cadillac convertible was pulled from a barn after being stored for more than 30 years. It’s said to wear its original gold paint and the drivetrain is numbers matching. Other than being fitted with a new set… more»

Same Owner 30 Years: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4

There are a lot of small cars being made today but there aren’t many small two-door cars. I can’t think of a small two-door car with 4WD being made today but I’m sure there will be a few folks… more»

Sun-Maid Raisin Hauler: 1947 Ford 1-Ton

Real, true barn finds are always fun, especially when they’re in good shape and have a story. This one has apparently been stored for 55 years after being used to haul grapes to the Sun-Maid plant in California to… more»

Ultimate Shop Truck? 1935 Ford Express Parts Delivery

Update – Bidding on this Ford Express reached $18,400, but apparently, the high bidder was a no-show. It’s recently been relisted and it’s currently bid up to $10k. It looks like a sweet truck, so if you’d love to… more»

Incredible $750,000 1957 Dual-Ghia…On Craigslist?

As it happens, I saw the near double of this Dual-Ghia at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance on October 24th. It was in red, but otherwise very similar to this 1957 show restoration that’s for sale in the Dallas, Texas… more»

Champagne Series Sportop: 1966 International Harvester Scout

The owner of this 1966 International Harvester Scout Champagne Series Sportop found the vehicle hidden away in an Arizona barn. It had been sitting since 2002, but he has revived it and returned the Scout to active duty. It… more»

Garage Find! 1970 Bradley GT

The Bradley GT was a kit car that was available in various levels of completeness, from just a fiberglass body all the to a fully assembled vehicle. It used the VW Beetle for its chassis, suspension, and drivetrain. This… more»

Supercharged 1 of 44? 1955 Kaiser Manhattan

The 1955 model year would be the last for Kaiser automobiles made in the U.S. (they would continue building Willys Jeeps here). The Manhattan was their top-of-the-line car and it had a supercharger as standard equipment by 1954. This… more»

1 Of 150: 1956 Powell Sport Wagon

The Powell Sport Wagon was the brainchild of two brothers named Powell. They planned to use recycled Plymouth parts to build a run of pickups and station wagons (under the same model name) in the mid-1950s. Some consider the… more»

Olympic Collectors Edition: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet introduced the third generation Camaro in 1982 with great fanfare. The second-generation design enjoyed a long life being introduced in 1970 and lasting all the way to 1981. The third generation design was quite a departure from the… more»

Drive and Restore: 1973 Oldsmobile 442

The 1973 model year marked a change in direction for Oldsmobile’s 442. It was now based upon the new Colonnade body style, and thanks to the upgraded impact regulations that had come into force, it was significantly heavier than… more»

Original 383 V8: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere

The Belvedere nameplate was a Plymouth staple from 1954-70. During most of the 1960s, it was the company’s mid-size entry. The car received styling changes in 1966 that gave it a more square, angular look. The Belvedere I was… more»

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