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Beyond Help? 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

I have always been a “glass half full” type of person who tries to see the best in any classic car project. However, when I look at a vehicle like this 1966 Mustang Fastback, even I have to shake… more»

Dual-Quad 427! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Gear-heads yearning to unleash the power of Ford’s 1964 NASCAR entry couldn’t get much closer than a 427-powered four-speed Galaxie fastback. This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL in Pacifica, California left the Twin Cities assembly plant in Saint Paul,… more»

Rough 440 6-Pack: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

1969 would be the high-water mark in sales for the first-generation Road Runner. Plymouth sold more than 81,000 of them, but fewer than 800 came with the 440 V8 and 6-Pack set-up (M-code). With this engine and transmission combination… more»

Restored Then Parked: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The first generation of the Corvette (C1) lasted for more than a decade. Its successor (C2) had a shorter run from 1963-67 but is considered the definitive ‘Vette by many collectors. It would be an all-new car that also… more»

Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»

One Owner: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990

The Ambassador was one of American Motors’ longest running nameplates, built from 1957-74. But it was previously a Nash product before Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged in 1954 to form AMC. This 1965 Ambassador is a one owner car being… more»

Rebuilt 429: 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

The owner of this 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville inherited the car from his father. He used the black plate survivor as a daily driver for around six months, but it has been sitting for a while. It needs… more»

Spotless Restoration: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

I’ve been sitting here trying to come up with one reason why buying a beautifully restored classic car would be a bad thing. The truth? I can’t think of any negatives. This is especially true when it is a… more»

Big Bad Blue: 1969 AMC Javelin SST

While it might not look like it initially, the owner says that this 1969 AMC Javelin SST is a solid car with only minor rust. It will need some work if it is to return to our roads, and… more»

Cheap Stalled Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Taking on a classic car that is someone else’s stalled project can be fraught with dramas. That is one reason why this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda might not be a bad one to consider. This is a project that ground… more»

Shed Find Project: 1972 Ford Mustang

The 1972 Mustang was virtually unchanged from the prior year’s restyled models, except for a retrenchment in the performance arena, with the 351 cubic inch V8 being the biggest motor you could get that year. This was due to… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a car that said you “made it,” the Cadillac Coupe de Ville had to be at the top of your shopping list. It was a big, luxurious automobile with two doors… more»

A12 Six-Pack Four-Speed! 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The mid-year 1969 “A12” package turned the already spicy Super Bee into one hot pepper, a green pepper in this case. Decoding the (detached) fender tag confirms this 1969 Dodge Super Bee in Denver, Colorado came with the A12… more»

Very Rare Opportunity: 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car

In 1963, we had just barely begun to orbit the earth, and landing on the moon was still a dream several years off in the distance. Still, most people, and companies, were looking towards the future and wondering what… more»

409/4 Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

It might not be perfect, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala is a classic that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. With a 409ci V8 under the hood, it offers plenty of performance potential and should be entertaining to drive…. more»

Peruvian Find! 1958 International A-110

Some individuals will go to great lengths for this the right find, but Peru? Well, that’s what the intrepid owner of this 1958 International A-110 did. The seller offers, “To ship vehicles out of Peru is extremely difficult, onerous,… more»

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