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350-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Fake patina sets the teeth on edge for many enthusiasts, but there’s something endearing about the real thing. That’s what we find with this 1978 Chevrolet C10. This Pickup has never been a trailer queen, and there’s evidence to… more»

Fuel Injected 361! 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Survivor

DeSoto was a brand of automobile made under the Chrysler halo from 1928-61. The 1960 models would be the last as a full production year since the company pulled the plug just two months after announcing the 1961 editions…. more»

The Barbarian: 1930 Ford Roadster Hot Rod

Manufacturers spend thousands of hours and an untold amount of money devising the name of their latest offering. The badge needs to achieve two aims. The first is that it must, in some way, encourage an emotional response from… more»

Garage Find! 46K Mile 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier

This isn’t the usual type of exciting, dream-about barn find vehicle that most of us hope to find hiding away in a dusty barn or garage somewhere. But, it is a first-generation 46k-mile 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier with a 5-speed… more»

No Reserve: 1957 Buick Super Riviera

In keeping with the market trends of the era, Buick’s Super received a completely new body for 1957, replacing one that had only been in production for three model years. Today, it isn’t unusual for manufacturers to extend the… more»

351-4V Cobra Jet! 1972 Ford Ranchero 500

Full disclosure, Ford Rancheros, such as this 1972 example, don’t capture my imagination the way that Chevy’s El Camino does. That said,  I took one look at this Cottageville, South Carolina domiciled 1972 Ranchero and thought Hmmm, I like… more»

1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight SceniCoupe

Introducing a car so big it doesn’t even fit in the seller’s pictures! Normally you could take a step backward and get the whole car in view, but sometimes you’re backed up against a lion’s cage or a dangerous… more»

Highly Optioned: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

Launched in 1967, the Second Generation Plymouth Barracuda remained in production for three model years. Our feature Fastback rolled off the line in 1968, and its overall condition is pretty respectable for an unrestored classic of that age. Increasing… more»

24k Original Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang

When an original survivor has more than five decades under its belt, it would be fair to expect it to exhibit some wear and tear. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Mustang Fastback. It has led a sheltered… more»

Parked Since 1980s: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The 1969 model year may have been the peak for performance-oriented Ford Mustangs, as no less than six of them were available. The GT, Boss, 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, and the new Mach 1 were all… more»

Exotic Chrysler? 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

No really, that’s the name. That’s what these two multi-billion-dollar car companies came up with as a name for this American and Italian exotic-but-not-too-exotic luxury car experiment. They looked too much like the LeBaron so they didn’t go over… more»

Steam-Powered 1901 Locomobile

There’s a reason that a Locomobile is called a Locomobile. The earliest were steam-powered, like a locomotive, and they moved under their own power but could be steered like an automobile. OK, so that’s not too enlightening and you… more»

Same Family For 50 Years: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

The Pontiac Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was a staple in the company’s line-up from 1957-05. It was often the top-line automobile offered by the GM division and was – at times – the largest car… more»

1971 Pontiac Formula 455 HO 4-Speed

Gold is a popular investment and here is proof! This is a 1971 Pontiac Formula 455 that was originally equipped with the most powerful Pontiac engine available in 1971 and backed by a 4-speed transmission. The car is documented… more»

California Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptline

Toreador Red is a great color for this 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptside pickup, even if parts of it have been tweaked by Mother Nature and Father Time. I can’t see this truck ever being painted other than with a… more»

Garage Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac built over 211,000 Firebirds in 1979 including the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. Of that, 38,642 units were the base Firebird model. This is a plain jane 1979 Pontiac Firebird that has been reportedly driven for… more»