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22,595 Miles: 1971 Dodge Charger

After many years in storage this 22,595 mile ’71 Charger is a clean and solid example. With virtually no rust present on this car, this Charger is like a dream come true. But no real dream comes without some work,… more»

Patina Ivy: 1950 Chevrolet Pickup

Appearing more like a rare plant that grows cool old trucks instead of flowers, this old Chevrolet 3100 is a one owner truck that hasn’t been touched in a “few” years. Clearly looking like a forgotten and neglected machine,… more»

Almost On The Road: 1967 Pontiac GTO

This Signet Gold 1967 Pontiac GTO is so close to being back on the road it sounds like a weekend’s worth of brake work would do it. This is one of those really cool cars that combines the great Pontiac… more»

Not Stock But Nice: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Just imagine showing up in this car to your next gathering of like minded car folks! It’s a 1963 Impala SS, complete with Torq-Thrust wheels and some dings and mild surface rust for that well-worn look. The auction listing… more»

Parked 46 Years: 1934 Ford Truck Hot Rod

This old truck looks cool, but the tale behind it is what really caught my attention. Supposedly, the previous owner won it during a game of craps at the Missouri State Fair. He passed away shortly after that and the truck… more»

Too Cool For School: 1937 Ford School Bus

This ’37 Ford school bus has a rad look to it! There’s some moss growing here and there, but it’s surprisingly solid. The seller purchased it from the city and is has supposedly never changed hands since new. They had… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Nathan’s 1948 Willys M38

We featured Nathan’s 1948 Willys M38 back in February of 2016, you can read the original story here. At that time, it was pretty rough, but after considerable work he has it looking good again. I’m impressed with how… more»

Big Survivor: 1966 Pontiac Catalina

I know the Pontiac Catalina isn’t as popular as its smaller sibling the GTO, but I really like these big Ponchos. The Coke bottle styling is fantastic and the 389 V8 offered plenty of giddy-up even in it’s lowest… more»

22,457 Miles: Barn Find 1962 Chrysler Imperial

This 1962 Chrysler Crown Imperial coupe is a recent discovery, as it has sat in storage since 1985. Like so many other stories about the self-storage facility hiding a forgotten classic car, it’s difficult not to imagine the slightly… more»

Hurricane Engined: 1958 Willys Jeep

Sometimes old cars have expressions, just like pets or people. This one seems to be saying “I want to work some more!” It’s offered by the same seller that has the 1973 Corvette listed in another post, located in… more»

So You Want A Corvette? 1973 That Needs Everything

Well, it is a Corvette. However, let’s just say it’s not the nicest one I’ve ever seen. Still, it could be rebuilt–and right now it’s being auctioned at $510 here on eBay without a reserve! This piece of yellow fantastic… more»

Another Dusty Old Chevy: 1939 Chevy Master Deluxe

A couple of weeks ago Brian wrote a great piece about a similar Chevy, except that it was a coupe. Bidding ended at less than the reserve, about $9000, so it did not sell but it was relisted and with the… more»

Caged Cat: 1979 Mercury Bobcat

Like so many other corporate twins, the Mercury Bobcat was simply another rendition of Ford’s Pinto. Over the years, as the Pinto has become more obscure, the Bobcat has seemingly sunk into oblivion. This late-production 1979 model represented the… more»

Plain White Wrapper: 1968 Corvette 427

The seller has wrapped this battered Corvette in white, but this is how it actually looks under the plastic wrap. It’s listed on craigslist in Chesterfield, Michigan for $15,000. The frame and body structure are said to be rust… more»

Dusty Gold: 1963 AMC Rambler Classic 550

Dust is such a damaging substance, especially for vehicle finishes. Yet, when a dusty, dirty vehicle shows up for sale it can command more money seemingly because of showing that dust still on it. This may be one of… more»

Built for Speed: 1979 Correct Craft Ski Nautique

As a boat manufacturer, Correct Craft has one of the more colorful and long-standing histories in the industry. Founded by a New Hampshire family, the company has been located in Central Florida since the 1920s. In that time, it… more»