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Stalled Project: 1969 Dodge Charger 440

There are plenty of things in life where the “spare me the details” concept is in order, to keep from bombarding listeners with so much information that the speaker loses their audience. However, I can’t think of too many… more»

Rare Carallo Kit: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro

One of the easiest ways to understand what the Carallo Camaro translates to is this: it’s the bowtie equivalent to the Pontiac Tojan, a rendition of the Firebird designed to make it into a far more exotic creation than… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ-5 Laredo

There’s no doubt that a mere 6,080 examples of the Jeep CJ-5 rolled off the production line during the 1982 model year. It is unclear how many of those were the Laredo variant, but that total production figure suggests… more»

Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit

When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»

Hangar Find: The Friendship

As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that’s generally the hope of travelers visiting the famed Sin City. However, in this case, Grandpa brought something home and it may not be what you think…. more»

19k Mile Cream Puff! 1985 Buick LeSabre Limited

The fifth generation Buick LeSabre spanned model years 1977 to 1985, nearly the entire malaise era, a low point during which American auto makers struggled, sacrificing horsepower and smooth operation to meet emissions requirements and market demands for higher… more»

37 Year Barn Find! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Given the popularity today of the Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57, it might surprise you to learn that the biggest selling models were the 4-door sedans. 56,000 150s, 274,00 210s, and 264,000 Bel Airs were built in 1957 alone. So,… more»

Wild Street Machine! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

In the late ’70s and early ’80s, first-gen Mustangs, Chargers, and Camaros roamed the streets and were still fairly inexpensive. For this reason, it wasn’t uncommon for a high school parking to be filled with muscle cars in all… more»

Hot-Rod Possibilities? 1937 Plymouth Coupe

Synonymous with 1930’s automotive finds in the name Ford – they were everywhere then and covered many bases. Chevrolet had a major presence too but it seems that Ford has had survival on its side. How about Plymouth? Perineally… more»

V8-Equipped: 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Post

While many enthusiasts will focus on cars of the two-door variety, four-door variants serve a vital role in the classic scene. Many owners can attest to how difficult it can be to maneuver small children into the back seat… more»

Restoration Ready: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special

While life behind the wheel of a classic muscle or sports car can offer an exhilarating motoring experience, there comes a time in this crazy world when we all feel we need to kick back and relax in total… more»

Firebird Donor: Ferrari 308 Replica Kit Car

Another day, another forgotten kit car project that is doing its best to look like a Ferrari. This attempt at building a copy of one of the most iconic Ferrari profiles ever made has stopped well short of the… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57 were quite popular then and now. With more than 4.5 million units built across three model years, they’re not hard to find today, depending on the condition. The Bel Air Sport Coupe was the… more»

One Of Two! 2009 Devon V-10 GTX

Continuing in that vein of featuring cars that I have never heard of, and believe me, it’s many, today we have a 2009 Devon GTX that is one of only two ever produced. The listing initially states it as… more»

1 of 100: 1957 Dual Ghia 146

The 1950s were an era of creativity in design and engineering, and upscale cars like this 1957 Dual Ghia model 146 Convertible carried an element of prestige, more than most cars do today. Produced for only 3 years, around… more»

Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando

Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»