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Learning To Love Brown: 1979 Camaro

It never ceases to amaze me when great cars miraculously appear in the want ads decades after they were produced.  Most cars are used up by their tenth birthday, and are in the scrapyards soon after.  Location also plays… more»

Not A Survivor But Nice: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

While it may not be a true survivor (despite the seller’s characterization as such) with a 1958 engine and replaced carpets and upholstery, this is still a nice car if you are looking for a driver or Cars &… more»

Accent On You! 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88

Oldsmobile’s sales brochure for 1957 proclaimed “the car that puts the accent on You!” referencing the colored accent stripe separating the two-tone body colors, and also placing an accent on the word coupé, because nothing calls Paris to mind… more»

As Found: 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find

One of the great things about the find of a popular classic like an early Mustang is the plethora of information available about the cars. More about that later. For now, feast your eyes on this beauty…uh…diamond in the… more»

In Motion: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

With a big block stuffed under the hood, the Chevelle was more or less a factory-built racer, but there were still some owners that wanted even more from there Chevelles. To fill that need for speed, Baldwin Motions produced… more»

Fast Rental: 1969 Shelby Hertz GT350

The Shelby Hertz Rent-A-Racer is likely one of the most famous rental car promotions of all time. We all know that owning, maintaining and putting fresh tires on a weekend track car gets expensive, so it only makes sense that… more»

Let’s Go 4-Wheeling! Stretched 2001 Jeep Wrangler

It may not be a barn find, but with millions of Americans out exploring and camping this week, it only seemed fitting to feature this eight passenger Jeep Wrangler! It was used to haul sightseers between Denver Colorado and… more»

Happy Fourth! 1976 Cadillac Bicentennial Convertible

Happy 4th of July everyone! Today is a very special day here in America and we wish everyone a happy holiday. In 1776 the United States declared its independence and 200 years later we celebrated the country’s bicentennial. We… more»

GM Collection Of Field Finds For Sale

Here’s a neat GM group find for sale here on craiglist with both Chevrolets and Pontiacs included. They are located in Bristol, Vermont, and range in price from $500 to $200o each. While these two Chevelles may not be pristine, some of… more»

Famed George Barris/Von Dutch Two Wheeler!

George Barris is a name that we all recognize for his custom cars that were featured in tv shows and on album covers, but what about the not so common to see custom bicycle he built for Eddie Munster?… more»

The Price Of Plain Originality: 1965 Mustang Coupe

We have all heard the overused statement that a car is original only once.  This is usually followed by a verbal overview of why this originality should translate into a higher price.  Take for example this 1965 Ford Mustang… more»

Parked In The ’90s: 1959 Chevrolet Apache

A well-weathered driver often can be an affordable entryway into a classic that you can slowly improve upon overtime like this Chevrolet Apache. Although in reasonable shape with a rebuilt engine, this Chevy hasn’t moved under its own power… more»

Triple Stick Shifter: 1983 Hurst/Olds Cutlass

By 1983 the day of the muscle car was long gone, but there are some really interesting things about these Hurst/Olds, including the Lightning Rod shifter and overdrive transmission. They are based on the rear wheel drive G platform… more»

Reader Ad: 1999 Camaro Z28 Convertible

Few things are better than hitting the road on a cool summer night in a convertible, especially one with plenty of horsepower on tap! This 4th generation Camaro Z/28 Convertible looks to be in very nice condition with only… more»

Roadside Sighting: Oldsmobile Toronado Camper

There are some really interesting and odd creations out there, but this Toronado Camper Conversion is definitely at the top of the list. Looking David G’s roadside sighting over, you really have to wonder what the builder was thinking… more»

WANTED: 1992-1995 Jeep Wrangler Laredo!

We’ve all had that find that got away! Maybe we turned down a good deal without knowing it or perhaps someone else just beat us to it. Well, it was neither of those scenarios for me. I’ve been hunting… more»