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Custom Conundrum: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair

As a Corvair fan, I always do a little excited start when I see the word “Monza,” which is followed by a bit of disappointment if it turns out to be in reference to Chevrolet’s second use of that… more»

The Boss Is Back: 1969 Mustang Boss 302

Boss 302’s were developed specifically for the SCCA Trans-Am Road Racing Series. They were all built with special high-performance engines that featured 4-bolt mains, screw-in freeze plugs, and special heads using a canted valve design among other performance-enhancing features…. more»

Needs Work but all Original: 1966 Mustang Fastback

Over the last few years there seems to have been an increase in the number of older Mustangs breaking cover for sale as potential project cars. This is not just a trend that has emerged in the USA, as… more»

Meet Woodrow: 1951 Ford Woodie Wagon

This car represents the end of an era. The 1951 model year would be the last for Ford station wagons with real wood on the sides. Earlier station wagon bodies were almost all wood from the cowl back. By… more»

Aging Gracefully: 1930 Chevrolet 3 Window Coupe

In the first few decades of the 20th century steel production was still something of a black art. This is part of the reason why today we see some cars from the first half of the 1900s that have… more»

Funny-Sounding Thunderbird: Veebird Kit Car

If you had been passed by this (apparent) ’57 Thunderbird back in its heyday, you might have noticed an uncharacteristic engine note—coming from the wrong end of the car, no less. That’s because what looks like a T-bird is… more»

Most Looked At in America: 1982 Excalibur Series IV

It’s easy to forget the Excalibur was a solid performer when introduced, but the somewhat garish exterior was the first thing most folks noticed before ever peering under the hood. As the seller enthusiastically points out, the Excalibur may… more»

Buy or Swap: 1976 Ford Gran Torino Station Wagon

The word “nice” can be used in a number of different contexts. It can be used as an expression of sarcasm, and it can be used to denote something positive and pleasant. This 1976 Ford Gran Torino seems to… more»

Christine’s Uncle: 1957 Plymouth Belvedere

Even without Stephen King’s novel (and John Carpenter’s movie), the 1957-58 Plymouth lineup would still be extremely collectible. Arguably the cleanest of Virgil Exner’s Forward Look designs, these cars represent the boundless space-age enthusiasm of America in the late… more»

Reader Ad: 1940 LaSalle Series 50

What Makes It Special? This car was in a warehouse in Chicago since 1965 judging by the oil change sticker on the door jamb. In 2006 a new owner replaced the missing engine with a Chevy 350 and automatic… more»

New Yorker, New Yorker: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker

In 1963 Chrysler introduced an updated New Yorker to the waiting motoring world. This car marked the virtually complete disappearance of the “Forward Look” design which had proven to be so popular only six years earlier. The update was… more»

Never Left San Diego? 1955 Chevrolet Delray

If you’ve been looking for a classic car to cruise or hot rod, this may be the perfect candidate for you. This 1955 Chevrolet can be found here on Craigslist in San Diego, California (imagine that). It certainly appears to… more»

Green Workhorse: 1952 Studebaker 3/4 Ton Truck

There is no doubt that the role of trucks has changed in the past 60 years since this truck was produced. It’s not uncommon (where I live at least) to get passed on the interstate by a 4 Door… more»

Lost Interest: 1957 Chevrolet 210

As car enthusiasts, it can sometimes seem strange to lose interest in a project. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened with the previous owner of this ’57 Chevy. While this 2 door isn’t perfect, it is a very promising… more»

Who’s Carl? 1946 Ford Produce Truck

I’m lucky enough to live in a community that supports local farmers. Fresh fruits and vegetables are pedaled at our local Farmer’s Market each Saturday morning. How great would this truck be if you were a regular produce vendor at… more»

AWD Rarity: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE

When Honda was cranking out bread-and-butter Accords and Nissan began building the first four-door sports car, Pontiac decided to throw its hat in the ring with an all-wheel drive 6000. An interesting car with few examples left today, it… more»