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3/4 Sized? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Shorty

It’s hard to imagine an auto line-up from the ’50s with more iconic lines than the tri-five Chevrolets, with arguably, a styling improvement progressing from 1955 through 1957.  That being the case, why take a ’56 Bel Air and… more»

Original Owner: 1966 Pontiac GTO Project

The Pontiac GTO is generally credited with starting the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s, and some may contest that claim. But all GM divisions except Cadillac would get in on the action as well as most every other… more»

Garage Find: 1957 Ford Skyliner

Here is a car that is as American as apple pie. While not a barn find in the strictest sense, this 1957 Ford Skyliner sure looks the part. These cars are not as instantly recognizable as their 1957 Chevrolet… more»

Highly Optioned: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

The 2nd Generation Ford Bronco was a radical departure from its predecessor in terms of appearance. The earlier model had an almost delicate and elegant appearance. Its successor was both bigger and more aggressive. This 1979 Bronco Ranger XLT… more»

440-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge came to the pony car party late, perhaps relying too much on the Charger to carry the Dodge banner in muscle car circles. 1970 was the first model year of the Challenger, which was based on the same… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Dodge Charger Project

In 1969, Dodge added the 500 to its Charger series. Their goal was to have an equivalent to Ford’s Torino Talladega model (NASCAR). Like its Blue Oval competitor, the 500 had a flat grille and a smooth back glass… more»

Perfect Patina? Crate-Powered 1968 Chevrolet C10

All right, Picasso, your canvas awaits.  This Arizona preserved, well-patina-d ’68 Chevy C-10 is not gonna be a factory showroom Concours-grade restoration. But oh what fun you could have in the restomod world!  This solid C-10 pickup is available… more»

HEMI Time Capsule: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Ok, get really serious about finding all the coins in the couches, get Mom’s oatmeal box of stashed cash in the pantry, then find the other $99,000 and run, no RUN, to buy this time-capsule-preserved 1969 Plymouth Road Runner… more»

1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 With NAPCO 4WD!

Before all truck manufacturers offered four-wheel-drive, NAPCO (Northwestern Auto Parts COmpany) of Minneapolis Minnesota sold kits to convert many two-wheel-drive trucks to 4WD using factory and OEM-quality components. By the time this 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 in Spring Grove,… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Ford Mustang would get its first serious pony car competitor with the 1967 Chevy Camaro. Ford had a 1.2-million-unit head start, but the Camaro (and Firebird and Cougar) would at least put a dent in Mustang sales. This… more»

8,523 Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Barn Find!

This 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS has only 8,523 miles showing on its odometer. How this has happened is a story of tragedy, but we can hope that someone will have the opportunity to add a happy postscript to this… more»

1966 Ford Mustang Station Wagon?

And now, time for something new from the, “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. But creativity, and go your own way, has always been at the root of hot-rodding going back to at least the late… more»

426-Powered Funny Car: 1972 Plymouth Satellite

The world of old funny cars is as rich and varied as the sponsor stickers that once graced every inch of its body. While many were made, few exist today in the same form they had when ripping down… more»

Turbo Power! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder

Chevrolet got into the compact car business in an unorthodox way with the Corvair. Rambler and Studebaker was already there and Ford and Chrysler were coming soon. The 1960 Corvair was General Motors’ first U.S. mass-produced car with unit-body… more»

Long-Term Ownership: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Buying a classic car will always be fraught with danger because you can never be entirely sure whether the vehicle in question has been treated with care. Finding a car like this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 can lessen that… more»

Suburban Alternative? 1961 International Travelall

Before there was the Suburban, there was the…we’ll there wasn’t much before the Suburban, but this 1961 International Travelall would be a valid competitor from an independent manufacturer. This one has a pretty long story associated with it but… more»

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