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Forest Find: 1964 Rambler Ambassador 990-H

In 1963, American Motors rolled out all-new Rambler Classics and Ambassadors. The cars were such an improvement over their predecessors and competitors that the whole line of Ramblers was named Car of the Year for 1963 by Motor Trend…. more»

Yenko Wannabe: 1971 Chevrolet Nova 396 4-Speed

Clone or tribute versions of potent 1969-72 Chevy Nova’s have become common sights these days. The usual practice is to find a good non-SS Nova, drop an SS-equivalent motor into it, and rebadge it as such. And they can… more»

Auction Results: 1991 GMC Syclone With 45k Miles!

UPDATE – This GMC sold for an impressive $22,000 to Lschef! Both parties are happy with the results and it sounds like this one will be joining a nice collection of cars. It might even spend the winter on… more»

Stored 27 Years: 1973 Ford Mustang

The pony car craze started with Ford’s Mustang (hence the segment’s nickname), but the shine was off the armor by 1973 at the end of the third generation. The once small and nimble Mustang had become big and bloated,… more»

Super Rare Q-Code! 1974 Gran Torino Elite

By the mid-’70s, rising gas prices and increased emissions controls had just about made everyone forget about the classic muscle car era. Horsepower wars gave way to “sporty” models that emphasized styling with a side-order of performance that was… more»

Success Story: Former General Lee Rescued!

A few years ago, we wrote about a genuine General Lee Dodge Charger listed on eBay. You can see the original story here. Fast forward to a few days ago and a reader contacted me to send over some… more»

36K Mile Survivor! 1964 Dodge Polara

Get a load of this Dodge Polara, suddenly it’s 1964! This 36K mile, according to the seller, one family-owned car is in magnificent condition and looks much like it did when it rolled out of the Dodge assembly plant… more»

BF AUCTION: 54k Mile 1963 Plymouth Belvedere

This Belvedere has all the signs of having spent much of its life as a little old ladies grocery getter. It has seen 54k miles, has a few parking lot dents and dings, but is otherwise clean and unmodified…. more»

No Reserve: 1979 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×4

I’ve been curious if the sellers of the sixth-generation F-Series crew cabs are artificially inflating their prices or if the trucks are actually commanding the, what seem to be, high prices. The market will speak as this 1979 Ford… more»

Cheap 1975 Invader GT Barn Find

Talk about a wild looking barn find. While this won’t be the first time one has appeared on Barn Finds as my colleague, Adam Clarke, wrote this article about a 1970 Invader GT back in 2019, here is another,… more»

Spotless Sharknose: 1938 Graham Model 97

From a styling perspective, the elegant 1938 Graham Model 97 was ahead of its time. These are a distinctive looking vehicle that, sadly, failed to sell in significant numbers. This particular car appears to be a tidy and original… more»

Clean G-Body: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

The General Motors G-bodies from the late 1970s through the 1980s seem to have quite the following. They are unique in that they are some of the last cars to offer a full-frame, rear-wheel drive, and a V8 under… more»

Hot Rodded 440: 1966 Dodge Charger

When the Charger was released in 1966, it successfully combined muscle car performance with a touch of luxury and style. This combination of qualities allowed it to be readily accepted by the buying public, and good examples can command… more»

Ram Air 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino Cobra

It seems like everyone was in the muscle car game in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The Baby Boomers were coming of age and they wanted hot, fast cars. One of the later entries was the Ford Torino Cobra as… more»

31k Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

More often than not, when a third-generation Nova (1968-74) comes up for sale, it’s either an SS original or tribute with a 350 or 396. So, it’s refreshing when a more basic Nova comes along, including four-door sedans. Chevy… more»

Mustangs Forever Exhibit Car: 1974 Ford Mustang II

The 1974 Ford Mustang II is an icon of sorts, and perhaps not in the best light. But that didn’t stop the likes of the Petersen Automotive Museum from including one in its exhibit, “Mustangs Forever: 50 Years of… more»

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