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Shade Tree Find: 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood

It is all too often that a nice classic is forgotten and left out in the elements like this 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood. Although left under a tree there are certainly positive and negative aspects to this old Cadillac. Although… more»

Revived After 25 Years: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

This 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S spent 25 years dormant in a dry barn until the current owner revived it. He has enjoyed the ownership experience but has decided that the time has come to pass this car on to… more»

One Of Six: 1955 Replac Debonnaire

If any of you reading this have a copy of the July 1955 issue of Motor Trend, get thee to a scanner and put some images into the comments of their road test of the Replac Debonnaire—it’s this fiberglass-bodied Sportster’s… more»

Distinctive Dictator: 1928 Studebaker Dictator Coupe

If you’re looking for a classic car that you just climb into and enjoy with only a few minor details to complete, then this 1928 Studebaker Dictator could well be the car for you. Listed for sale here on… more»

Feasibility Study: Creating A Z-28 From A Trim Tag

Thanks go out to our reader Michael for the tip about this 1969 Camaro for sale on Craigslist. Located in the Los Angeles, CA area, it is priced at $14,500. As you can see, it is a pretty basic… more»

Beautiful Inside And Out: 1928 Nash Ambassador

It is not every day you come across a true classic like this. A rare, running, garage kept 1928 Nash Ambassador that is almost like a rolling time machine. With 41,000 miles, it has been parked since 1983. The… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1949 Prairie Schooner Camper

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»

Assembly Required: 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery

I’m a fool for patina and old advertising. This 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery is oozing with both and I think I’m in love. Said to have spent its life in New Mexico, you can find it here on eBay… more»

Key Lime Coupe: 1970 AMC AMX

One of the more intriguing cars in the large Georgia collection I’m helping to market is a car very similar to this one: a Big Bad Green AMX that needs restoration. Ironically, this example is even located in Georgia…. more»

Barn Find! 1932 Ford Coupe, Original Paint and Parts!!

If you’ve been waiting to buy a 1932 Ford project, this might be the one for you. The car was purchased from an estate sale where it had previously sat in a barn since 1981! This car is in… more»

Whalom Park Artifact: 1951 Crosley Fire Truck

Here in New England, the nostalgia effect is very real. Buildings that should be razed survive, artifacts to the past are celebrated, and amusement parks play a very big deal in residents’ perceptions of their past. Whalom Park in Massachusetts… more»

Who Needs a Breezeway: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Convertible

In 1965, the full-size Mercury was completely restyled and marketed as “Now in the Lincoln Continental Tradition”. The new styling and marketing tie-in must have helped because full-size Mercury sales increased 65% from 1964 to 1965. Here is a… more»

Vintage Racer Support: 1959 Chevy Apache Tow Rig

The appeal of an old tow rig is hard to deny, and this 1959 Chevy Apache with a wrecker body is wearing all the right kinds of patina. Said to have “rust in the usual places” and an engine… more»

Modern Rat: 1995 Chevy Impala SS

With so many Impala SS cars preserved for future collectability, it’s a bit startling to see such a tired example. Still, not every car gets preserved, and this one is a cheap project that makes more sense as a… more»

$3500 Tri-Power Four-Speed! 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

Though not claimed to be all-original equipment, this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix offers a number of hot features guaranteed to increase the heart rate of Pontiac muscle freak. Wish-list equipment includes the 389 engine, Tri-Power induction, four-speed, bucket seats,… more»

READER AD: 1987 Ford Mustang With 820 Miles!

Yes, you read that correctly! This 1987 Mustang 5.0 Convertible has only gone 820 miles since new. When the owner’s father bought it brand new in 1988, he decided that if he kept it for 20 years and only… more»