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Rare Rental: 1988 Shelby CSX-T

There are chapters in history that almost always make me nostalgic for the 1980s, with most of them being obvious things like music, fashion, and general attitude of society at the time. However, another meaningful footnote in history at… more»

Murky History?: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

At first glimpse, this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (fastback) looks worth pursuing, depending on where its currently under-reserve bid of $33,400 goes. And truly, any A-code fastback, rare as they are, is going to command a minimum of $40K and… more»

Powered by Mercury! 1986 Tiffany Classic

The Tiffany Classic was one of several 1930s neo-classic automobiles built in the 1980s. Its parent company was Classic Motor Carriages (CMC), which was out of Miami, Florida. Using a contemporary Mercury Cougar’s underpinnings and drivetrain, the body was… more»

Jump In And Camp: 1971 Ford F100 Custom Short Bed

The best justification ever for buying a vehicle you don’t need, or one you can’t really afford, goes like this: You can live in your car. You can’t drive your house. This 1971 Ford F100 Custom short bed pickup… more»

No Reserve: V8-Powered 1966 Dodge A100

I only say this as an envious outsider, but van life might be the best life. Consider the following: 1. A van is easier to customize because it’s a rolling billboard. 2. You can carry people. 3. You can… more»

Supercharged Driver: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Over the years, if you spend enough time as a collector of older vehicles, you eventually have people start calling you to ask if you want something else dropped off in your driveway. This can sometimes result in a… more»

Original Warhorse: 1972 Chevrolet K20

The first of Chevy’s C/K truck series arrived in 1960 as a complete overhaul of GM’s approach to this market. No longer planted on an automobile frame, the new truck received its own purpose-built platform. Designed for easier ingress… more»

Restored 37 Years Ago: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Between 1966 and 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 was a series of its own. Before and after, it was an option on the Malibu Sport Coupe (or convertible). The seller’s 1967 Chevelle is not a Super Sport, nor is… more»

Quarter-Century Later: 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile rolled out a new kind of personal luxury automobile in 1966, the Toronado. What made it different was that it was the first U.S. production front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 of 1936 and 1937. Across four generations,… more»

Same Owner 39 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in Ford showrooms in the Fall of 1968 as a performance/ appearance option on the Mustang. It would initially be popular, comprising nearly 25% of Mustang sales in the first year. It was only offered… more»

Prewar Pontiac Auction Car: 1931 Pontiac Sedan

While the prewar car scene is dominated by Ford products, there are still a few examples of other makes out there.  Many are from companies or brands that no longer exist, so they get far less attention or aftermarket… more»

Solid T-Top Driver: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Maybe I’m the odd one out here, but the seller of this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am throws out the idea of swapping the front section to the next design with quad headlights and turning this one into a Bandit… more»

Estate Sale – Potpourri of Cars, Trucks, Parts

It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»

Rolling Project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

Angles and surroundings are both vital elements to make your car look like a desirable project in the photos, and the seller of this 1973 Barracuda did manage to capture one decent shot of his Plymouth sitting in a… more»

340 6-Pack V8: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

The Challenger T/A (short for Trans Am) was a one-year-only muscle car designed to compete against the Chevy Camaro Z/28 and Ford Mustang Boss 302. The cars differed from those on the track in SCCA racing in that a… more»

One Of 263: 1956 Packard Caribbean Hardtop

Packard fans have always been proud of their marque, for good reason; therefore, some will call the 1956 model the last “true” Packard, spurning the “Packardbakers” of 1957 and ’58 as exercises in badge engineering. If you subscribe to… more»

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