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How Are Your Carpentry Skills? 1932 Chevrolet Coupe

When the year 1932 comes up in conversations between auto enthusiasts, the 1932 Ford looms large.  It was the first year for the famous Flathead, and the year has always been the most popular for hot rod builders.  Yet,… more»

Carburetor Fire Victim: 1972 Dodge Challenger

With pony and muscle car sales declining, Dodge dialed back its options for the Challenger in 1972. Gone were the big-block engines (383, 440, and 426 Hemi), with the 340 being the top engine. And the performance model, R/T,… more»

409 V8 4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Nowadays, the term “409” is thought by many to be a cleaning product. But in the 1960s, it stood for an awesome motor produced by Chevrolet. It even had a Beach Boys song recorded about it, “She’s so fine,… more»

Stored 30 Years! 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Freshly yoked from its 30-year resting place in Martinsville, Indiana, this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette proves that epic barn finds still exist. Until recently, the Ermine White Chevy knew only one owner since 1965, enjoying occasional exercise before three decades… more»

2,100-Mile Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon

The Chevy Celebrity was a front-wheel drive mid-size car that carried the Bow-Tie brand for most of the 1980s. More than two million of them were built, but when was the last time you saw one? These were likely… more»

Vortech Supercharged 1996 Ford Mustang GT

When the ’96 Mustang GT was released, I remember feeling excited about its new modular 4.6-liter engine, but distinctly underwhelmed that it was no more potent than the outgoing and long-venerated “five-point-oh.” With single overhead cams and the same… more»

28k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Is there any automotive experience better than hitting the road behind the wheel of an iconic muscle car? Actually, there is. The experience is heightened when the vehicle is a Convertible, providing a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. That is… more»

No Reserve: 42k Mile 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

A known ownership history is viewed by many potential buyers as crucial when assessing whether a classic should find its way into their garage. This 1982 Cadillac Sedan de Ville ticks that box, with the seller stating that they… more»

11,780 Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

One of the unsung heroes of the 1990s enthusiast vehicle marketplace at the moment is the fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Unlike the third-gen models that have become increasingly popular in recent years, the middle 90s version seems to languish a… more»

Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts

The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»

56k Original Miles: 1960 Buick LeSabre Hardtop

It is often said that if something appears too good to be true, it probably is. I don’t believe that to necessarily be true in the classic world, because we have all seen vehicles that have been cared for… more»

Rolling Shell: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

Even though new competition had arrived in 1967 (Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar), the Ford Mustang “pony car” was still a big seller. 472,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, with just 5% or 24,000 having the… more»

1967 Chevrolet Impala 396 4-Speed Convertible!

Here’s an interesting one, it’s a 1967 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Now, we’ve covered many ’67 Impalas over the years – and why not, GM’s entry-level division only assembled 575,000 in ’67. Parse it further and we find about 30,000… more»

Bench Seat Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Even though the Chevelle SS 396 was no longer a separate series after 1968, it continued to sell well. Some 53,600 of them were built in 1970 along with another 8,700 with the new SS 454 option. The seller’s… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Ford F100 Custom Cab Unibody

Parting with a project build when the finishing line is in sight is never an easy choice, but it is one faced by the owner of this rare unibody 1962 Ford F100 Custom Cab Long Bed. Changed circumstances mean… more»

Stalled Project: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The Gran Turismo Hawk (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Studebaker Hawk series that dated to 1956. Created in 1962, it was a personal luxury car that resembled the Ford Thunderbird (roofline) and Mercedes-Benz (front end)…. more»

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