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The Forgotten T-Type: 1985 Buick Riviera

If you’re like me, you’ve likely forgotten just how deep the line of turbocharged Buicks reached in the 1980s. While we almost always call to mind the Regal and Grand National, Buick also made T-Types out of its top-shelf… more»

Rolling Shell: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sometimes buying a car requires a lot of vision. This is one of those times. The seller’s 1966 Mustang Fastback is a rolling shell that retains little of what it left the factory with. You could choose to start… more»

One Prior Owner: 1972 Dodge Challenger

1972 would be the mid-way point in the brief life of the original Dodge Challenger. It debuted late in the “pony car” war that the Ford Mustang started. Sales were brisk at first but tapered off as a waning… more»

Sounds Like A Cobra: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Replica

While most replicas tend to be a disappointment, the recreations of the classic Jaguar XK120 are among my favorites in the kit car game. For some reason, it seems like the proportions of the replicas actually improved over the… more»

Ran When Parked: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The term “ran when parked” is probably one of the most overused in the classic scene. It could describe a car that was parked yesterday or one that was parked during the Great Depression. This 1965 Mustang is one… more»

Beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

There have been many enthusiasts who have wandered out and handed over their hard-earned cash to own a freshly restored classic of their dreams, only to watch that dream develop into a nightmare. Shoddy workmanship and questionable ethics can… more»

Fresh Crate Motor: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

If you’ve got four-eyed pride, it’s hard to look the other way when checking out this 1986 Ford Mustang GT. It’s loaded up with T-tops, a brand-new crate 302, manual gearbox, and recent paint, and while it’s not perfect,… more»

Matching Numbers Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

It’s hard not to see the potential in things when you’re a car enthusiast. Most pointedly, we often look at cars that well past their expiration date, and either because of nostalgia or a perceived duty to save them,… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Most cars from the early 1970s tended to be treated as disposable items. They saw a few years of faithful service, but when they started to show their age, they were pensioned off as their owners went out to… more»

454 V8 Hauler: 1979 GMC Caballero

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. GMC finally got their own version of the truck beginning in 1971 as the Sprint, with the name changed to Caballero in 1978. The latter is… more»

Cheap Charger: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger

The Dodge Charger has undergone some major changes in its history, to say the least. I loved the fastback version in ’66 and ’67 and the hot collector series now would be the second-gen cars. I wonder if Dodge… more»

Frame-Off Restoration: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

One of the most popular cars in the ’70s was the Oldsmobile Cutlass, especially the ’70 to ’72 model years. Everyone locks up on the 442 but the Cutlass’s popularity was not limited to a specific trim or body… more»

Original 327/3 Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While owning a flawless classic car can be a wonderful experience, there is something to be said for owning a vehicle like this 1963 Corvette Convertible. It is a good “10-footer” that is still capable of attracting plenty of… more»

Former Museum Find: 1956 Packard Four Hundred

Packard resurrected the Four Hundred (or 400) nameplate toward the end of its run as an automaker. For 1955, the name was assigned to the automaker’s senior 2-door hardtop. It would appear as gold anodized script on a band… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang

There have always been certain classic cars that demand respect, and this 1969 Ford Mustang would have been one of those cars. With a 428 Cobra Jet under the hood, this is a beast of a vehicle that would… more»

NASCAR Tribute: 1959 Ford Custom

This awesome-looking 1959 Ford Fairlane hasn’t been restored nor has it been left with the original patina finish. Painted to look like a NASCAR tribute, it will definitely stand out in a crowd. It can be found for sale… more»

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