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Parked For 20 Years: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino 4-Speed

Second-gen El Caminos are always a nice find. Overshadowed by the immensely popular third-gen (1968-1972) the ’64-’67 version, like this subject, represents Chevrolet’s second interpretation of the functional and popular, half car/half truck. Today’s find is a California built… more»

1 of 1? 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire Mirage

I was reading an automotive forum the other day and some of the commenters were discussing that one of the reasons why Pontiac lost its way and then went away was due to the incredible amount of body-cladding that… more»

Original Runner: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Chrysler had a hot property with their 340 small-block engine. It was good for 275 hp right out of the gate. In six years, Chrysler put 340s into 217,000 of their cars between 1968-73, including almost 70,000 Plymouth Dusters…. more»

42k Original Miles: 1953 Ford Sunliner Pace Car

When a vehicle manufacturer is given the honor of supplying the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, they are rightly proud. As a result, those companies will usually produce a limited-edition vehicle to celebrate this milestone. Ford was… more»

One-Owner Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Pontiac’s Grand Am, new for 1973, was inspired by the encroaching European brands like Mercedes and BMW into the U.S. car market. The idea was to combine sporty-car and luxury-car into the same package. So, the Grand Am would… more»

Older Restoration: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window

Hidden under this cover is an iconic American classic that has a story to tell. This is a 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe, and it has only recently emerged after years in storage. The time in hiding hasn’t done… more»

Drive and Restore? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1968 Mustang runs and drives, while the owner suggests that returning it to a roadworthy state would not be difficult. That opens the opportunity for the buyer to clock up some miles while they tackle the restoration as… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am has spent its life in the drier states of Texas and California. Therefore, it should be no surprise to learn that it has managed to avoid the ravages of rust. The paint shows some… more»

Corvette, Parts, And Tools Auction

Auctions can be a great place to find a deal! They can also be a place where “auction fever” gets the better of people and they end up overpaying for something. There’s an auction going on right now in… more»

10-Year Barn Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais

The big news for the fourth generation of the Olds Cutlass was that all the GM intermediates were being downsized for 1978 (and through 1988). That would result in lighter, more nimble cars that should have been easier on… more»

1932 Ford Panel Truck from South America

It’s too bad this truck isn’t in worse condition…Let me explain. You are looking at an ultra-rare 1932 Ford Panel Truck. Not only are ’32 Fords rare and desirable, finding a work truck like this is nearly impossible. What… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

While owning a 100% original classic car is good, sometimes one that has undergone some changes will be an attractive proposition. That is what we find with this 1969 Dodge Super Bee because while its original engine might be… more»

House Included! Collection Liquidation In Michigan

This is one of 2020’s more challenging Barn Finds assignments, the kind that’s hard to peel away once you’ve seen it.  The seller has made a posting on Craigslist with 24 photos and some terse descriptions of some of… more»

Cheap RV! 1974 Winnebago

In the world of recreational vehicles, the name “Winnebago” is often interchangeable with “RV” as “Coke” is interchangeable to many for “Soda Pop.” Winnebago Industries, based on Forest City, Iowa, has been building recreational vehicles for years and recently… more»

421 Tri-Power 4-Speed! 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix

With $135,000 invested, this 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix promises to stand tall at any venue. Immaculate paint and a factory-perfect engine compartment represent merely the appetizer at this smörgåsbord of Pontiac perfection. Only 20 miles have passed beneath the… more»

One Family Owned: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne Survivor

In 1963, Chevrolet offered three models of full-sized car, at correspondingly different price points. Top of the line was the Impala, the Bel Air was in the middle, with the Biscayne at the bottom, in the low price category…. more»

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