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Project or Parts? 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has spent more than half of its life stored away in a barn, but it has now been dragged out to be sold as part of an estate. It’s a pretty forlorn-looking sight, and… more»

All Original Barn Find: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe

Generally, I come across more Fords from the ’39-’41 era and many of them, I’m sure, to the chagrin of Ford fans, possess small-block Chevrolet engines. Lately, however, I have been finding more Chevrolets from that era (and no,… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

High-performance versions of pony cars get all of the press. Especially if it is one from the classic 1964-1972 period. Sometimes, it’s just nice to reflect on a more pedestrian version especially keeping in mind that the majority of… more»

Updated Luxury! 1969 Boles-Aero 310-J

Post-War America bristled with optimism, and the Interstate Highway system begun in the Eisenhower years expanded the appeal of trailer camping. Before the war, pulling a trailer long distances largely appealed to folks either fleeing their criminal past or… more»

Solid Project: 1972 Dodge Dart Demon 340

Don’t be fooled by the baked and battered appearance or the amateur rust repairs, because below the surface, this 1972 Dodge Dart Demon is a very solid car that could be restored to become something pretty special. With its… more»

Big-Block Power: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396

It’s one of my favorites, a full-size 1966 Chevrolet “B” body. I like them all, especially the Impala convertible as I owned one for seven years back in the ’90s. While the two-door hardtops and convertibles possess the most… more»

Carport Find: 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

I miss the days when a carmaker had a full line of body styles and makes and models within a single model family. Like, when Oldsmobile came out with the fifth-generation 88s there was a two-door hardtop and a… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

Update 1/29/20 – After more than six months since we listed it last, this Toronado is back on the market. It’s listed here on eBay with new photos and less than a day of bidding left. Do you think… more»

Shorty Seville: 1981 Cadillac Seville Opera Convertible

Across the history of the automobile, there exist styling trends that defy logic. Of course, big picture thinkers not hamstrung by convention have created some of the most beautiful cars on the planet, but creativity can sometimes be too… more»

Biggest Big Block! 1960s GMC V12 Engine

Today, V12 engines are largely the preserve of luxury or performance car manufacturers like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. This has not always been the case, and in the first half of the 1960s, GMC produced a V12… more»

Still in the Barn! 1971 Oldsmobile 442

Check out this blue barn find Oldsmobile! Located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 seeks a new owner here on eBay. Over a dozen bids have pushed the market price above $5000. Highly original and solid-looking, it… more»

Cold Comfort: 1970s Sno’ Coupe

In some locations, snowmobiles offer the most practical, and in some cases, the only form of transport when the weather turns nasty. Their greatest weakness is the fact that they don’t offer users the most comfortable traveling experiences. However,… more»

39K Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sometime back I wrote an article about a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, located in New Jersey, that had met the fate that so many first-generation Z28s met, loss of the original engine! Once I got to that part in… more»

Faded Glory: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

We appreciate Roger bringing this 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am that is located near Carlsbad, California to our attention. Only 2,000 Daytona 500 Edition Turbo Trans Ams like this one were built in 1981.  Pontiac fans sometimes call this… more»

43k Original Miles: 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom

The owner of this 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom purchased the car from its original owner in 2018. His intention was to continue the tradition of long-term ownership. However, a change in circumstances means that he must now part with… more»

Pretty In Pink: 1963 Willys Surrey Gala Jeep

Jeeps are all the rage these days. Doesn’t matter if it’s a Wrangler, Grand Cherokee or a new Gladiator, they sell. Jeep, along with its truck sibling division Ram, is pretty much, financially, holding up the entire FCA shebang…. more»