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Four-Door Ranchero? 1980 Ford LTD Pickup Conversion

UPDATE 1/15/19 – This cool, custom 1980 Ford LTD Ranchero is listed for sale again in Shoemakersville, Pennsysvania but this time the price has dropped quite a bit. It can be found here on eBay with a $3,900 starting bid. … more»

Mixed Personality: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Type LT

I’m not sure about you, but by 1974 I was glad to see an update to the Camaro which had looked essentially the same since its restyle in 1970. In 1974, Chevrolet gave the Camaro a more aerodynamic looking… more»

Driving 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 43

It is nice to have some prewar cars surfacing more frequently. This is a more presentable example than one of the last Pierces I wrote about. This 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 43 sedan is currently at a bid price of… more»

We Have Rust: 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee

Some restoration projects can be really straightforward and need little in the way of rust repairs. Others come along like this 1971 Super Bee, and the first question that pops into your head is, “Where do I start?” This… more»

Unfinished Project: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura

It’s amazing how circumstances can change, and how often a restoration project can stall. With all the good intentions in the world we believe that we will eventually complete our project, but eventually, we have to admit defeat, and… more»

Nice Upgrades: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

While this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner is a striking looking car, it is by no means original or standard. However, it is a really nice car, and its performance should be more than enough to put a smile on… more»

Hot Rod Or Restore? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Even the purist have to stop and think about hopping up an old car every once in a while like this ’54 Corvette. Described as a gasser/hot rod, this Corvette is a solid roller with what appears to be… more»

Kitchen Find: 1921 Oldsmobile Model 47 Light Eight

Rare and classic cars can come to light in a variety of places. They can be found in barns, sheds, garages, and warehouses. This Oldsmobile was found in a kitchen, which is a bit unusual, but I have heard… more»

Restored 30 Years Ago: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner

This is a car from the age of convertibles hey-days. In 1957, Ford sold 77,728 regular convertibles called the Sunliner, plus another 20,766 of the retractable hardtop known as the Skyliner. Here is a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1989 Chevrolet Cameo

In the world of collector trucks, the original Chevrolet Cameo is one of the most sought after and desirable. Well, reader Douglas P’s Cameo isn’t one of those late ’50s Chevrolets, rather the special edition S-10 that debuted in… more»

Desirable 5-Speed: 1988 Pontiac Fiero

Pontiac’s Fiero still lingers out in the land of limbo in terms of finding favors with collectors, but the good news is that means decent project cars can still be found cheaply. One with the preferred manual transmission is… more»

Purple Head Turner: 1977 Chevy LUV

If there was any doubt that a Chevy LUV pickup would respond well to substantial modifications, this custom creation on craigslist will likely settle any scores once and for all. Whether you like or not not is certainly up… more»

All Original: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne

There’s nothing like admitting to your mistakes. Just as full-size cars were about to rebound from a couple of slow years in 1980 and 1981, Pontiac decided to pull the plug on the traditional size Bonneville in 1982, moved… more»

49,500 Mile Original: 1949 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler was known for their engineering prowess in the era of this 1949 Chrysler New Yorker. This car may seem a little stodgy compared to other cars of the time, but it was still one of the best. It… more»

1 of 2: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado del Cavallero

I guess that everyone is allowed to have an off day. Well, except for surgeons. Designer George Barris was renowned for some of the most iconic vehicles to grace both the silver screen and the small screen, but this… more»

Grandma’s Convertible: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Even though convertibles were available during the 1968 to 1972 General Motors A body style, they were nowhere near as popular as hardtops. In fact, this would be the last generation of GM mid-size convertibles ever offered. There were… more»