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V8 Transplant: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Drop-Top

This beautifully restored Pontiac Firebird convertible is from the car’s encore year (1968), left the factory with an inline-six engine, and has since been upgraded to a 400 V8 with a 4-speed. Some of the work, such as the… more»

Big Barn Find: 1965 Chrysler New Yorker Wagon

Talk about a land barge,  this 1965 Chrysler is one big wagon! We cover Ford and Chevy wagons from time to time on Barn Finds, and some Dodge and Plymouth intermediates too, but this New Yorker wagon is the… more»

Satellite In Disguise: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

Mysterious is the word that comes to mind when it comes to this 1972 Plymouth Satellite, whoops I mean Road Runner.  The seller doesn’t have a lot to say about this car, other than it currently presents as a… more»

Homebuilt Offroader! 1948 Crosley on a 1987 Suzuki Samurai

Crosley was an American manufacturer in the first half of the twentieth century, specializing in subcompact affordable cars for the masses. The Suzuki Samurai was the North American version of the Suzuki Jimny and was basically a smaller, lighter… more»

Antique Survivor: 1924 Model T

The Model T is an extremely important car in the world of automotive history. First introduced in 1908, production really took off when Henry Ford implemented the first moving assembly line in 1913, bringing production time from 12 hours… more»

Showroom Classic: 1969 Ford Mustang

It seems that this 1969 Mustang has led a sheltered and privileged life. It was ordered by a dealership and spent its early days as a showroom display car. When it was retired from showroom duties, it was snapped… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

When Ford redesigned the front of the 1985 Mustang so that the traditional grille made way for a single slot, they added a touch of menace to a car that already looked good in the eyes of most people…. more»

104 Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

I remain amazed by how many C3 Corvette pace cars continue to show up with new-in-the-wrapper mileage, and this one in Oregon is the latest entry to the least used pace car sweepstakes. With just 104 original miles, it’s… more»

Upgraded Survivor: 1974 International Harvester Scout

Vintage 4x4s really are a treat to own, owing to the fact that they look good scruffy, and in many instances, are often more appealing to onlookers and potential buyers alike if the outside hasn’t been shined to perfection…. more»

41,300 Original Miles: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a gorgeous survivor, with just over 41,000 miles and equipped with the preferred 5-speed manual. As a later Turbo Coupe, it has full boost in all gears, as opposed to the early… more»

One Year Only: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

Unlike General Motors, Ford or Chrysler, American Motors didn’t have a contender in the mid-size muscle car space until 1970. They took the concept of the 1969 American-based SC/Rambler with its potent big-block engine and red, white, and blue… more»

No Reserve: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900

When we examine the history of Chevrolet, one of its most bold and daring models was the Corvair. The company had built its reputation on producing front-engine/rear-drive vehicles with relatively conventional and proven engineering. With the Monza, they threw… more»

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th With Only 4k Miles!

This 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 30th Anniversary Z28 has led a sheltered existence. It is 24-years-old, but it has only managed to accrue 4,394 genuine miles on its odometer during its lifetime. That equates to less than 185 miles per… more»

Pace Car Find! 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

In 1972, the Monte Carlo was in its third year as Chevy’s personal luxury car. Part Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix, the car’s popularity would grow from year to year. This edition was ordered by a local Richmond,… more»

Woodgrain Survivor: 1985 Ford Escort Squire

The Ford Escort arrived on the American market in late 1980, for the 1981 model year, as the front-wheel-drive replacement for the aging Pinto. It was initially developed alongside the Mk. 3 European Escort with the idea that it… more»

Big 10 Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Silverado

The 1973-87 generation of Chevrolet/GMC pickup trucks were known as “square-bodies” for obvious reasons. More than 10 million of them were built during this time, which helped increase the population of used trucks that have access to a lot… more»

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