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2,947 Original Miles: 1989 Chevy Corvette

This 1989 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has led a sheltered existence since new. The seller notes that the current family owners purchased it in 1993 with the odometer showing 793 miles; today, it has just 2,947. This example will certainly… more»

Tropic Yellow Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang LX

This 1988 Ford Mustang LX coupe checks more than a few boxes in terms of being a desirable specimen of a Fox body. First, it’s an LX car with the 5.0L V8 paired to a five-speed manual transmission. Next,… more»

Honest Truck: 197? International 1210 Pickup

We haven’t posted an honest truck find in a while — this 197? (it’s listed as a 1969, but that’s wrong) International 1210 pickup certainly fits the criteria, so here it is! Thanks to Ikey H. for sending in… more»

Ex-Drag Racer! 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

After long-term ownership dating back to 1979, the caretaker of this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette has decided to sell it on. The car is listed here on eBay with 24 bids taking the price to over $22,600 as I write… more»

Early Model Project: 1964 Studebaker Avanti

The earliest Avantis – the ones made by Studebaker and featuring round headlights (not the round lenses sitting in square housings) – remain one of the ultimate bargains in collector cars today, in my opinion. Hard to find and… more»

Drop The Top: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

My grandfather was a lifelong loyal Pontiac man, so I like to think I have a little Pontiac in my blood. He was more partial to the Grand Prix and Bonnevilles of the era and as such was never… more»

“Essential Use” 1944 Indian Chief

During World War II, most U.S. manufacturing was geared toward the war effort and production for civilians was very limited. Some items were able to be siphoned off if they were considered “essential use.” Basically, if a law enforcement… more»

Cool Cruiser: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

The next owner of this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino has some decisions to make. The vehicle is very original and is rust-free. It runs and drives well, so it could easily be left exactly as it stands. Alternatively, the… more»

Ready To Roll: 1965 Chevrolet Nova

A few years ago, this 1965 Chevrolet Nova sedan was treated to a restoration. It has been stored indoors ever since and has had little use. The owner has decided that the time is right for the Nova to… more»

Mostly Original: 1976 Buick Century Special Landau

The more uncommon or less liked a car is, the more I like it. That’s no exception here with this 1976 Buick Century Special. Each time I scroll through the photos, I like it a little more. This Special… more»

Rare 4WD: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback

We don’t often see vehicles for sale that are actually being used as they were intended. Pickups are rarely hauling anything, station wagons rarely have families in them, and SUVs or other 4x4s are rarely shown off of paved… more»

Clean Camper: 1978 Airstream Argosy Minuet

After purchasing my 1981 Toyota HiAce and later acquiring a 1986 Isuzu Trooper, I began to explore the world of overlanding and camping across this great nation of ours. Along with that, as a gearhead, you start to notice… more»

Letting It Go! 53k Mile 1972 AMC Javelin SST 360

American Motors Corporation went bold with its entry into the hot Pony Car market, the Javelin. Name another car of this era with fender arches higher than its hood! When you’re one notch below “The Big Three,” polarizing styling… more»

Yellow Gold WS6: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Great colors can make or break a car. For me, seeing a Firebird Formula wearing this rarely seen (and hard to miss) shade of Yellow Gold paint transforms it from another ’80s muscle car in a crowded field of… more»

Camper Special Survivor: 1976 GMC Sierra 2500

Great colors are just the start of the desirable attributes of this 1976 GMC Sierra 2500, a Camper Special model that comes with all of the requisite upgrades necessary to hit the trails with all of your gear (and,… more»

Bubble-Top Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

There’s no denying it, I like ’60s vintage Impalas. I have owned several and its easy to see how GM garnered so much market share back in the early ’60s, with plenty of help from the Impala, that the… more»