The dually-bodied Chevy pickups are not necessarily some engineering marvel or particularly rare vehicle, but when they pop up in clean condition, they always strike me as eye-catching. Perhaps it’s because the early examples like this were somewhat rudimentary… more»
American Classic Cars
Suicide Doors: 1970 Ford Thunderbird
While it’s no big secret around here that I’m the resident Euro-car fanboy, there are exceptions to every rule. Take this 1970 Ford Thunderbird sedan, for example. While this isn’t my preferred year (I love the early fifth generation… more»
Huge Potential: 1969 Plymouth GTX 440
This 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 is a car with an absolute pile of potential, as it is a virtually complete, numbers matching car, with almost no rust to deal with. Our ever reliable Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this… more»
Buy of The Year? 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
The 1959 model year was the last year that the Studebaker Silver Hawk went by that name, as from 1960, the car was known simply as the Studebaker Hawk. This Silver Hawk is an attractive looking car that is… more»
Drive It Home For $1,900: 1979 Ford Fiesta
At 12-feet in length, this 1979 Ford Fiesta is longer than a lot of cars on my master wish list, but they were big in the fun-to-drive department if not in the actual size department. This example can be… more»
Only 1,200 Left: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Many writers over the years have drawn comparisons between the Bricklin SV-1 and the DeLorean DMC-12, so I’m going to leave well enough alone on that one. The one point of difference between the two cars is the fact… more»
Golden Opportunity: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
This gold car is located in gold bar. Gold Bar, Washington, that is. This “very nice one owner” 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 can be found here on Craigslist with what seems like a very reasonable asking price of $3,400 –… more»
Parts or Restore? 1962 Mack B61
So, consider me surprised: restored Mack B61 trucks command a decent price when restored, upwards of $20,000 or more. Does that make this project-grade example a bargain at $2,400? I’m not sure, but I’ll bet one our resident Mack… more»
Nearly Finished: 1956 Buick Special 2-Door Hardtop
With a fresh paint job and a new interior, this 1956 Buick Special is a restoration project that is virtually complete. It requires a few minor finishing touches, and the new owner will have a really nice car that… more»
Cheap First Gen! 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
In the latest chapter of, “Why isn’t this car worth more?”, I ask how a clean first-generation Ford Taurus SHO can be selling so cheaply. It looks clean, stock, and is described as being in excellent condition. It is… more»
Parked for 22 Years: 1940 Nash Lafayette
This 1940 Nash Lafayette is said to be a solid car with little rust. It certainly looks like a solid car, not to mention and elegantly styled one. It has been sitting for 22 years and will require some… more»
















