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21K Mile WS6: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

While some of the more limited production models like Pace Cars and GTAs tend to show up with low mileage quite often, it’s far more unusual to see a well-equipped Trans AM like this one wearing street clothes appear… more»

WANTED: 1953-55 International R100 Pickup

So Reader Richard C has asked for our help to find a ’53 to ’55 International R100 truck. He would prefer one that is in good condition and ready to go. If you have one or know of one… more»

Roadside Sighting: Hatchback C3 Corvette

Reader Kenny C recently spotted a rather interesting Corvette parked near a road in Tennessee. An abandoned Corvette is always a cool sight, but there’s something odd about this one. From Kenny C – I saw this Corvette today while coming… more»

Nifty Fifty Barn Find: 1950 Ford Convertible

One of the problems facing collectors is the ever-increasing costs of restoration.  To completely renovate a vehicle, even if you do the majority of the work yourself, plan on spending many thousands of dollars.  Often, the price at completion… more»

Roof is Good! Barn-Fresh 1966 Ford Mustang GT

Wearing an inspection sticker from 1981, this 1966 Mustang GT in Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania would have surely been worth saving then. In those pre-Internet days, rolling a car like this out of a dusty garage into the summer sun would… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Studebaker Lark Barn Find

Go to just about any car show in the US and you will see countless Chevrolets, Fords, and Mopars, but there probably won’t be too many Studebakers present. It’s really too bad because they built some great looking cars…. more»

Cheap 4-Speed Hatch: 1980 AMC Spirit

While I tend to get more excited when a Spirit AMX pops up for sale, the plain-jane AMC Spirit hatchback is an intriguing buy as a starter classic. This particular car is even more appealing as a manual transmission… more»

Reader Ad: 1971 Ford Ranger 390

Reader Dwain W has decided to part ways with his Ford Ranger. This truck is well optioned, with the big block 390 V8 and air conditioning! It’s going to need work but looks complete and solid. He’s only asking… more»

Orange Crush Survivor: 1962 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4

Can’t you feel the weight of this truck just from one photo? Dodge trucks of this era are massive in stature and when you add in the 1-ton 4×4 options, it becomes almost larger than life. This particular truck… more»

1957 Chevrolet + 1994 Z28 Camaro = Belaro!

“You’ve got chocolate on my peanut butter!” “You’ve got peanut butter on my chocolate!” Some of you older folks (like my age) may remember that old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial. Here’s an automotive version; “You’ve got a ’57… more»

Barn Find Redux: 1951 Mercury Woody Wagon

If you are a veteran Barn Finds follower, you may recognize this car. This exact project was featured here on Barn Finds in April of 2013. It appears the car is in the same shape (or a little worse) than… more»

Wood Chipper Not Included: 1966 Fargo A100 Pair

Ok, I realize that not everyone has seen the movie “Fargo” and some of you who have seen it aren’t big fans. But, it’s hard to argue with the name forever being linked to that famous wood chipper scene… more»

Big Red Coupe: 1954 Chrysler Newport Windsor DeLuxe

1954 was the end of the line for Chrysler’s prewar styling. The sides had been smoothed out over the front wheels and they had one piece windshields but they still had the bulky high roof look of the 1940s styling…. more»

Upgraded Technology: 1980 Lectric Leopard

EVs aren’t quite “all the rage” as some folks think they are with just a tiny percentage of sales going to battery-powered vehicles. Conversion companies have come and gone over the decades and some of them produced some pretty… more»

Roadside Sighting: 1959 Rambler Cross Country Wagon

From Wayne N – I saw this the other day at a local garage and I had to go back this morning to take pictures. I thought you guys would appreciate them. My dad always had Ford wagons or Pontiac… more»

5,000 Original Miles: 1999 Cadillac Eldorado ETC

The tenth generation of the Cadillac Eldorado has now plummeted into the depths of used car values, with fewer still on the road in respectable condition. This is a common plight of luxury cars, what with their ambitious electronics… more»