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Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»

Owned 20 Years: 1967 Dodge Charger

Grafting a fastback onto its popular mid-sized B-Body Coronet, Dodge hoped to lure sporty buyers with a new-for’66 two-door called Charger. Shoppers finding the sister division Plymouth’s A-body Barracuda too diminutive might slide into a roomier Charger with its… more»

8k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T

In the 1980s, Buick produced several turbo-charged versions of its mid-size Regal sport coupe. The most well-known was the Grand National, built in 1982 and again from 1984 to 1987. One of the rarest was the Turbo-T, offered only… more»

Project Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino

Anyone who collects cars began by collecting toy cars, and even if said collector has a 300-car collection in a heated garage, there’s probably a room in their house devoted to toys. While my real car collection numbers in… more»

Future Classic Coupe: 1996 Lincoln MK VIII

One of the things America has always been good at is building big-body luxury coupes. We started in the 1960s and 70s and kept right at it through energy crisis and come-to-Jesus moments with regards to fuel efficiency. However,… more»

Super Clean TJ: 1998 Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler is undoubtedly an American classic, but its desirability has changed a bit as it has become more of an everyday SUV than a weekend-warrior rock crawler. With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see more… more»

1 of 1800 -1941 Graham Hollywood

Automaker Graham acquired the rights to the advanced and gorgeous Cord design with hopes to save its business. That didn’t work out, and this 1941 Graham Hollywood represents one of 1400 to 1800 built before that effort folded, according… more»

Parked 54 Years! 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60

Parked before Eisenhower left the White House, this green two-door lie in repose 54 years before a 2014 revival by its current owner. Now the 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60 Business Coupe in Omaha, Nebraska comes to market here on… more»

Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»

No Reserve K5: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer

It’s nice to see an honest truck every now and again, one that isn’t perfect but still presents well. This 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been mildly restored with a driver-quality paint job but it looks good from where… more»

13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition

I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»

Drop Top 5.0: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

The early Fox body Ford Mustangs with their quad headlights – affectionately known as “four eyes” – are somewhat underappreciated in today’s market. While most enthusiasts clearly prefers the newer models, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with skewing towards the… more»

1969 AMC AMX Parts Car 390 V8

American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968, the Javelin and AMX. The former was a “pony car” designed in the hot market space the Ford Mustang is credited with creating. The latter was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Buick Riviera

I have, at times, been described as an automotive elitist or a snob because I have stated that I prefer my classics original and unmolested. However, I have also never hidden the fact that I love Hot Rods and… more»

Stunning Interior: No Reserve 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

I find it fascinating that while some enthusiasts will gladly tackle major rust repairs or mechanical rebuilds on project vehicles, a surprising number find the prospect of an interior retrim daunting. That is slightly sad because there are few… more»

’80s Muscle Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National

Buick changed the automotive landscape with the Grand National. It demonstrated that a genuine muscle car didn’t need a V8 under the hood to provide exhilarating performance. This 1987 example is no exception, and the first owner’s decision to… more»

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