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Owned By Ricky Nelson? 1963 Studebaker Avanti

The Avanti was the forward-thinking car from Studebaker that came too late and in too few numbers to help save the company. It was built for 1963-64 until Studebaker ceased production of cars in the U.S. (they lasted through… more»

Solid But Seized: 1962 International C110 Travelette

Four-door pickups seem to be one of the only vehicle types where most people aren’t saying “Two too many doors” for some odd reason. I don’t get it, cars with four doors are bad but pickups with four doors… more»

Round 2: Another 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Well, there were lots of comments, all appreciated, flying back and forth regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette post from October 19th. That being the case, I thought I’d feature another ’68 ‘Vette and see what sort of comments that… more»

Anniversary Gold! 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet would celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1963 and – to help honor that occasion – the company produced a series of Impalas with special gold paint. This paint had its own code (927) and was brighter in color… more»

Project or Parts Car? 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon

Between 1952-74, the Ranch Wagon was Ford’s least expensive station wagon and usually a full-size model. All full-size Fords received futuristic styling for 1961, which even included flat tailfins on the wagons. This edition has an extensive amount of… more»

Ultimate Sleeper? 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura

The seller refers to this great-looking 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura as possibly the ultimate sleeper, and they may not be too far off. Maybe it’s not the ultimate, ultimate sleeper but with a 5.0L V8 and a 4-speed, it… more»

1 Of 30 Prototypes: 1971 Chevrolet XM705

By the 1970s, the U.S. Army was looking to replace its aging fleet of Jeeps and Dodge trucks, many of which went dated back to 1950. Chevrolet stepped up with a proposed 1 ¼-ton replacement and built between 30-36… more»

16,900 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro

The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a collector’s item that continues to appreciate, especially when it’s found in virgin form. While we all like to find the rare spec – like the 1LE – there’s nothing wrong with a survivor-grade… more»

Estate Find: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette CS 4-Speed

Some of us get excited at estate sales, you never know what you’re going to find and sometimes there are incredible bargains. Hidden gems, even. I don’t know too many folks who would refer to this 1984 Chevrolet Chevette… more»

Right Out Of The Barn: 1973 Chevrolet G10 Van

Back in the day, finding a van like this 1973 Chevrolet G10 usually meant that it was equipped with a rear bumper sticker that read, “If this van’s a-rockin’, don’t…” well you can fill in the rest of the… more»

All New Floors! 1969 Mercury Cyclone “Spoiler”

When I spied this 1969 Mercury Cyclone “Spoiler”, I did a double-take as I thought it was the one that I covered back in March, but it’s not, it’s a completely different car. This example has had a significant… more»

Triple Deuce J2! 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

While the traditional concept of a muscle car may have started with the 1964 Pontiac GTO, Detroit had been toiling away on the concept for years before. Case in point is this multiple carbureted J2 equipped 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic… more»

Last Big American Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate

The Buick Roadmaster name was in use from 1936 to 1958, as one of GM’s top offerings. It was discontinued for 33 years, then revived in 1991. The 9th and final generation of Roadmaster was produced from 1991 to… more»

Fully Documented: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary

The 1984 model year marked the 20th Anniversary of the launch of the mighty Ford Mustang. The company decided to celebrate the fact by releasing a limited-edition vehicle that carried unique paint and trim and GT350 graphics. It amounted… more»

312 Dual Quad: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Restoration projects can stall for various reasons, and the time they sit will depend on the owner’s circumstances. The restoration of this 1957 Thunderbird was halted early as the owner spent so much time helping others with their projects…. more»

4,014 Original Miles: 1964 Apollo 5000GT

This gorgeous 1964 Apollo 5000GT is a rarely seen sports car that is said to have just over 4,000 original miles. It is a limited production model that utilized the familiar formula of a stunning Italian sportscar-inspired body with… more»

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