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58,000 Miles: 1979 Mercury Bobcat

Canada got the jump on us here in the US, getting the Mercury Bobcat a year before we did, in 1974. This 1979 Mercury Bobcat would have been old news north of the border by 1975 when we got… more»

Quick Flip Candidate: 1969 Chevy Nova

This super clean – and stock – Chevy Nova has under 100,000 original miles and is a recent estate find, according to the seller. Sporting very  clean sheetmetal with no evidence of rust, it’s not cheap but Novas are… more»

File Cabinet Find! 1969 Impala Custom Project

Scenes like this warm the auto enthusiasts’ heart, refreshing the faith that, even in this age of Netflix, Digital Satellite Television, and high-speed Internet, the patriotic act of wrenching on old cars lives on in the cluttered death-trap garages… more»

Parked 20 Years Ago: International Travelall Ambulance

Among the numerous Cadillac-based ambulance conversions there stands this rarity: an International Travelall that did duty as an ambulance before being parked for two decades and pillaged for parts. Perhaps it wasn’t rare 20 years ago, but nowadays I… more»

1 Of 115: 1986 Mercury Capri ASC Coupe

A few days ago, we featured a Mercury Capri drop-top conversion performed by American Sunroof Corp. in the 80s. Less frequently seen and arguably more desirable are the Capri ASC coupes, which featured decent power and handling upgrades in… more»

$1,500 302 V8 Project: 1974 Mercury Comet GT

A car like this 1974 Mercury Comet GT is a bit of a mystery now, or at least it is for me. I have to wonder how many people would take a Mercury Comet GT over a Ford Maverick… more»

20+ Years Stored: Barn Find Collection in NC

There’s an impressive collection up for grabs on craigslist, in what looks to be a dry metal building with several restorable classics lurking about. Before we even got our hands on the listing, the 1971 Corvette convertible seen here… more»

Massive Oregon Stash: 1940 LaSalle Series 52

This LaSalle, listed here on craigslist, is one of 390 cars that were collected and stored by the owner. They are finally letting them be sold off. This LaSalle was restored at some time and has been under a… more»

The Anti-Taxi Cab: 1964 Checker Marathon Wagon

When we think of Checker Marathons, it’s often the sedan variant in taxi cab livery that springs to mind. And if you say “wagon”, you’d be forgiven if the first thing you think of is the somewhat ridiculous 12-seater… more»

Parked over 30 Years! 1958 Cadillac Sedan deVille

My Grandfather told me never to buy a car that had just been washed, because (like swimsuit models) they always look better when wet. In the case of this 1958 Cadillac Sedan deVille, the water simulates clear-coated patina. This Riverside,… more»

Muffler Shop Find: 1954 Packard Convertible

Imagine looking into the gloom of an old muffler shop and seeing the dusty shapes of old cars and piles of parts. In the midst of all this sits a red Packard Convertible. What’s not to love about a classy… more»

SkyRanger with 7,500 Miles: 1991 Ford Ranger

This unusual Ford SkyRanger is yet another American Sunroof Company creation that seems both clever and crazy at the same time. Yes, this is the company that had its hand in the ASC McLaren featured this week, as well… more»

$1,500 Hatchback: 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza

Never seen snow! Ok, I’ve used that one before, sorry. The owner of this 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza says that it’s as “straight as an arrow,” and it sure looks like it is. This l’il red hatchback can be found… more»

Real Code 52: 1981 Chevy Corvette

How do you feel about restoring a car simply because it wears a rare color? Corvettes are a dime a dozen, especially those made in the late 70s to early 80s, but finding one with a shade of paint… more»

Bullitt Clone Potential: 1966 Dodge Charger

Lately, there’s been a lot of chatter about the original Bullitt Ford Mustang being discovered. While I realize the Charger from the epic chase scene was destroyed, I’d like to see a replica of the Charger show up to… more»

Not Mary Kay: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado

I’m generally not one to shy away from a pink shirt, a pink tie, a pink panther, or a pink car. I’m confident enough to not care what anyone else thinks about my wardrobe or my vehicles – that… more»