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For A Good Cause: 1942 Hudson Super Six

Forgive me for sounding like one of those annoying pledge drives on PBS or NPR, but as the great-great grandson of a Hudson-Essex-Terraplane dealer, I can’t help myself: Every dollar you spend on this 1942 Hudson Super Six sedan… more»

440 6-Pack 4-Speed! 1973 Dodge Dart

Wow. I’ve talked about box-checkers before but this 1973 Dodge Dart is one amazing car that checks a lot of boxes. This black beauty is listed on eBay in Paxton, Massachusetts with a current bid price of $27,000 and… more»

Exclusive: 1955 Chevrolet Pickup

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»

One Owner Survivor! 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne

When this 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne in Grand Junction, Colorado came along, Ford was still producing the smaller platform Bronco, and this Cheyenne model Blazer was about the fanciest, most comfortable SUV on the market. Offered as a one-owner survivor… more»

Garaged From New: 1971 Buick Riviera GS

I can’t help but think of the hit show Mad Men in looking at this gorgeous 1971 Buick Riviera GS. The bucolic background may as well be suburban Westchester in the 1970s, with the premier ad man in town cruising… more»

V8 Shorty Swap: 1988 Chevrolet G10 Van

A classic van is an extremely practical choice for a classic project. Right now, my 1981 Toyota HiAce is full of beach chairs, umbrellas, donation items and replacement scrap metal for the rusted portions. In case my insurance agent… more»

10K Mile Last Year Laredo: 1986 Jeep CJ-7

If you’re hunting for a Jeep from the final year of AMC ownership, this low-mileage example could be tempting. The seller points out that this 1986 model was effectively a swan song for the AMC brand, as Chrysler took… more»

All-Wheel-Drive And Hemi Power? 1950 Studebaker Pickup

Talk about a sleeper hot rod! This 1950 Studebaker pickup has great patina on top and a fierce drive train underneath. Found here on eBay with a current bid in five-figures, this truck is sure to impress the muscle… more»

Roadside Sighting: Project Trucks In Idaho

While recently running errands, I spotted several ’50s GM trucks parked alongside the road. I’ve noticed the collection of projects in the owner’s yard before, but I hadn’t ever noticed the for sale sign. Classic trucks have become quite popular… more»

17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible

The same seller of the minty Toyota Celica ST we just featured also has this 1990 Ford Mustang convertible, wearing similar colors and with equally impressive low mileage. What are the odds they came from the same home or… more»

Cummins Powered: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger

Back in the ’70s and ’80s, all of the Big Three had a full size, body on frame, 2 door SUV. GM had the Blazer and Jimmy twins, Ford had the Bronco, and Mopar had the Ramcharger. When this… more»

Pretty In Pink? 70 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 4-Speed

The folks at Dodge decided they wanted to go Trans-Am road racing with a muscle car. The idea of taking a muscle car and adding heavy duty suspension and fat tires must have seemed like a good idea at… more»

Optional Twin-H Power: 1953 Hudson Super Jet

We often hear that it’s becoming so expensive, sometimes too expensive, to jump into the old car hobby. Cars like this 1953 Hudson Super Jet bring it all back to earth again. This example is posted on Craigslist in… more»

Low Mileage and Stock: 1998 Jeep Cherokee

A few years ago, we wouldn’t have even looked twice at an XJ Cherokee. While their reputation for reliability was certainly celebrated, they weren’t considered special. But as the supply of good, clean, low-mileage examples began to dry up,… more»

Reader Ad: 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

Reader John R needs to find a new home for this Pontiac LeMans Convertible. It’s a project that needs to be finished, but it looks like a good starting point. He states that there is a little rust, but… more»

1 Of 56! 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 4-Speed Convertible

It takes a special breed of fun-loving patriot to order up a flashy Cougar convertible with the sporty XR7 package, plenty of power options, and a four-speed stick-shift. Dealers love buyers with a bank account big enough to indulge… more»