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Drive and Restore: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

There is a certain attraction to buying a classic car that the owner can drive immediately but can be restored as time and circumstances allow. That is what this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible has to offer its next… more»

Rare 1967 International Scout 800 Sportop

Scout 800s were only made from 1965 to 1968, and most of those were not this unusual Sportop version, and not even all of those were the soft-top Sportop! So what we have here is an unusual early SUV, in… more»

67k Mile Storage Unit Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

1984 was the beginning of the run for the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, which was produced between 1984 and 1996.  After taking a year-long hiatus from production in 1983, the Corvette returned in C4 fashion with a completely new chassis… more»

Almost One Owner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro was nearing the end of the road by 1979, and what a great run this body style had for 11 years.  Chevy made it easy to look cool in any of these Camaro Offerings, but… more»

Still in the Wrapper: 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra remains one of the more attractive modern muscle cars that hasn’t become unobtainable, even with just over 6,000 original miles like this 2003 example. The SVT enhancements take an already respectable performer in GT… more»

327 V8/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet was riding high in 1965. It would be a high-water mark for the company as they built nearly 2.4 million units that year and more than 1.6 million were full-size models. The Impala was the best-selling series, seeing… more»

Trade for a Boat: 1994 Ford F150 Lightning

Another day, another F150 Lightning. It does seem like certain vehicles jus come climbing out of the woodwork at the same time, as this has to be the third or fourth Lightning we’ve featured recently. This example appears to… more»

Garage Queen 1994 Chevrolet Beretta Z26 Turbo

As far as svelte, well-proportioned, decently-priced coupes go, there’s not much available today. It’s a segment far gone from American roads, but at one point in time, coupes were somewhat popular. Popular enough for companies to produce cars only… more»

Over 25 Years Stored! 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

Based on the tow strap in this picture and the dusty shelter behind the car, we’re witnessing the extraction of this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 from its storage location in Madera, California. Thanks to reader Rex M. for… more»

396/4-Speed Equipped 1971 Chevrolet Nova!

The Chevy Nova would celebrate its 10th year of production in 1971, although it turned out to be an off-year in terms of sales. Perhaps the new Plymouth Duster took some wind out of its sail as that car… more»

Running Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

When the Dodge Challenger joined the “pony car” race in 1970, it could be had with all sorts of muscle under the hood, including a Magnum 440 V8 and the 426 Hemi. Detuning for fewer emissions and higher insurance… more»

No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a 1969 Camaro SS Convertible that needs a new home. The owner, who is also the car’s original owner, treated it to a restoration in 2010, and it has survived the past decade rather… more»

Custom Or Hotrod? 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer

This is a 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer! It doesn’t look much like one but that’s how it started life before someone with an imagination and some pretty stout skills got a hold of it. There’s a whole lot going… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Pontiac LeMans

This 1972 Pontiac LeMans is a surprise packet. It appears that while it’s dusty, it’s not particularly rusty. It is a complete classic that the owner found in a barn, and it holds promise as a rewarding project car…. more»

Original 396: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

I’m not sure if there are many things sadder than a project build where the owner is forced to sell due to failing health. That is the story behind this 1968 Camaro SS. Making the story sadder still is… more»

1974 Ford F-250 4X4 Custom

It’s been a while since I’ve written up an “honest truck.” I use that term to describe a pickup that is still very useful, maybe a little rough around the edges, but still with plenty of life left, and… more»

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