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Jukebox Hero: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409

America lost something when the car song went out of style. I’m not talking about songs that mention that you drove your “Chevy to the levee” or that you got “a Chrysler that seats about twenty”; I’m talking about… more»

Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller

The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»

Modified Mailster? 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster

This one is a bit of a head-scratcher as the model number is 780-26, which relates to a 1957 Cushman Mailster, but let’s refer to it as a 1957 Cushman Truckster for now. The seller has it listed here… more»

Tri-Power Droptop! 1966 Pontiac GTO

Years ago, I worked for this eccentric but brilliant man, who once had been an executive at Ford Motor Company. He later drifted into the railroad industry which is where I made his acquaintance. He had this saying that… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

It is sometimes difficult to determine the popularity of a particular classic, but this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS leaves no such doubts. Its listing has received over 400 views in the past twenty-four hours, and with fifty-eight people adding… more»

One-Owner 1970 Ford Mustang Grande

In a model year where an enthusiast could order a Boss 302, a Boss 429, or a Cobra Jet Mach 1, it’s hard to contemplate that one could buy a Mustang Grande on the same showroom floor. Yes, 1970… more»

540 V8 Restomod Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»

Stroked 4th-Gen: 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Slotted between the sporty-looking base Firebird and the “look at me” Trans Am, Pontiac offered all the go-fast goodies in an understated package called Formula. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Oxford (extreme southeastern Pennsylvania) looks stock and never-messed-with,… more»

40k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed Convertible

The C4 Corvette remains one of the best values in the used sports car landscape, especially if you find a few modifications to make it even more of a performer. The standard model has shortcomings, but they can be… more»

Easy Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

It surprises me how frequently enthusiasts get so close to the finish line with a project, then for reasons unknown, decide not to continue moving forward and see it through to completion.  That’s what seems to be happening with… more»

Patina People Mover: 1984 Oldsmobile Wagon

Introduced in 1971, the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser was the big brother to the Cutlass Vista Cruiser (sorry, no skylights like in the 1960s). It was a full-size wagon on par with what Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac were offering. It… more»

Never This Nice: 2001 Ford Windstar SEL

Here’s something you definitely don’t see every day: a Ford Windstar in seemingly near-mint condition. In general, minivans lead hard lives and are very rarely kept in anything resembling preserved condition. This seems to apply doubly for domestic minivans… more»

Low-Mile Cruiser: 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS

If you were observing the car scene in the middle 1990s (what a great time to be alive), you undoubtedly saw Cadillac working very hard to convince younger shoppers to step foot in the showroom. Anyone remember “The Caddy… more»

Worth Fixing? 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

Rescuing a legitimate collector car from the snares of owners who haven’t had the means to properly restore it is an exciting prospect. You’re getting the car at a discount and hopefully, the years of neglect haven’t led to… more»

Nicest 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Left?

The 1974 model year was pivotal for the Chevy Camaro, seeing an increase in sales of 57%. That may have been helped by the market leader, the Ford Mustang, shifting to a subcompact platform. And don’t forget there was… more»

18k Mile 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

The seller purchased this 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham approximately three years ago from the original owner’s estate. The fact that its odometer shows a mere 18,500 original miles suggests it has spent plenty of time hibernating in a quiet… more»

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