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455 V8 Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT

Oldsmobile’s innovative Toronado was the first U.S. production automobile with front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. First-generation cars would be built from 1966-70, including this Toronado GT. It was differentiated by its W-34 option package that included… more»

No Reserve 4X4! 1973 International Harvester Scout II

Along with both versions of the Jeep Cherokee, International covered the nascent SUV market pretty early on with the Scout (1961-1980) like this 1973 example. What caught my attention in this case, is this vehicle’s condition. Most Scouts that… more»

Retro Rod: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe

This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe is a desirable car that oftentimes pops up as a survivor kept in a climate-controlled environment. In this instance, the Aero Coupe in question has actually been modified into what one might… more»

354 Hemi V8 Desert Find: 1956 Chrysler Imperial

While the Imperial name had been associated with Chrysler since the 1920s, they spun it off as its own make and division in 1955 to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln. And the first two model years of the… more»

Cross Ram Prototype: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS

It is said that racing improves the breed, and nowhere is this more graphically demonstrated than in this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS. Chevrolet built these road cars as lightly camouflaged racers as they searched for success in the cut-and-thrust… more»

Sharp Survivor: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

For sure, the Mustang II has a smaller fan base than other eras of the classic Mustang. But as we’ve discussed before, it’s not nearly as bad it’s often made out to be when equipped with the right options…. more»

Old School Cool: 1937 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan

If we were to trace the roots of the hot rod scene in America, it has a history that now dates back a century. When Prohibition came into force in 1920, it led to an entire industry in bootlegging…. more»

Long Term Garage Dweller: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Usually, when a project car is discovered, both the project and its environs, are less than optimal. That’s not exactly the case here as this ’68 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, which is hardly in an operational condition but is in… more»

428 SCJ Drag Pack: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The list of options available to customers on the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 was as long as your arm. This car features a few that make it a mouth-watering classic. They include the 428 Super Cobra Jet V8… more»

$600 Miami Beach Police Car: 1992 Ford Crown Victoria

If you’ve been paying attention to the “rad” car scene as of late, you’ll know that cars from the 1980s and 90s are all the rage right now. Along with it comes the association with tropical climates, as the… more»

Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera 455

You know a Buick Riviera when you see one, at least a member from its first three generations. Those were designs that were considered among GM head stylist, Bill Mitchell’s, best. They were special cars and it’s disheartening to… more»

20th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Ford Mustang G.T. 350

The “Fox-Body” Mustangs had a long run, being produced from 1979 through 1993. They were extremely popular when new, and are still popular in the collector hobby today. For those that grew up around these Mustangs, they tend to… more»

Simply Spotless: 1950 Ford Custom DeLuxe Station Wagon

Although it wasn’t officially used at that point, the 1950 model year marked the first time that Ford coined the term “Country Squire” to describe their station wagon offering. The vehicles were officially referred to as the Custom DeLuxe,… more»

Just 1,671 Miles! 1987 GMC Caballero

The Caballero was GMC’s version of the Chevy El Camino, with minor badging changes and production in smaller quantities. Both were based on the Chevy Malibu but with a larger wheelbase. The 1987 model year would spell the end… more»

Rare 318: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

This 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible might look pretty tired, but closer investigation reveals that it is a structurally sound classic that is begging for a new owner to return it to its former glory. This process will involve a… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500/XL

Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have generally competed on a model-for-model basis. Chevy came up with the Impala, and Ford matched it with the Galaxie 500. Along those same lines, the 500/XL was the Ford equivalent of the… more»

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