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Front End Ouch! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Sales of the popular Ford Mustang peaked at 607,000 units in 1966. But by the end of the first generation in 1973, barely 135,000 customers placed orders. The 1971-73 run had become big and bloated, so the car was… more»

More Chrome: 1949 International KB-2

Threading through International Harvester’s portfolio of top-notch agricultural equipment and heavy-duty commercial trucks wove a steady appearance of pickups. The company began producing light-duty vehicles in 1907, and it didn’t stop until 1975. While its innovations came in fits… more»

47k Documented Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Indy Pace Car

Many enthusiasts prize originality above all else when selecting a classic to park in their garage. If you fall into that category, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Indy Pace Car will probably do more than turn your head. It… more»

17k Original Miles: 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

When the seller located this 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon, it had been inactive for decades after its original owner placed it into storage. The extended hibernation means it has only clocked 17,500 miles, and in automotive terms,… more»

390 V8 Fastback! 1968 Ford Torino GT

Ford stepped up its mid-size car game in 1968 and added the Torino model at the top of the Fairlane hierarchy. And if you were looking for performance along the lines of the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport, the Torino… more»

Deuce and a Quarter! 1969 Buick Electra 225

Introduced in 1959, the Electra became Buick’s top-of-the-line car, on par with the Oldsmobile 98 and Pontiac Bonneville. Replacing the Roadmaster nameplate, the Electra ran through 1990, and the “225” edition earned the nickname “Deuce and a Quarter”. The… more»

One Of Twelve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette BY400 Convertible

Special-event Corvettes have always attracted collectors, but some are tied to moments that go beyond the car itself. This 1994 Chevrolet Corvette BY400 Convertible, listed on craigslist in Kennewick, Washington, is one of those examples. The seller says it… more»

440 V8 Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX

The GTX joined Plymouth’s lineup in 1967 as a “gentlemen’s muscle car” as it was a well-appointed performance machine, perhaps akin to the Buick Gran Sport. Based on the mid-size Satellite, it was redesigned in 1968 and had a… more»

Garaged 46 Years: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. And even went one step further with the AMX, a GT-style 2-seater based on the Javelin. The first generation concluded in 1970 with a mild restyle,… more»

One-Owner Project: 1957 Studebaker President

If you wanted the fanciest car Studebaker built in 1957, you ordered a President. If you took a wrong turn and ended up at a Packard dealer, you would have found the same car sold as the Clipper. Only… more»

1 of 485: Rare 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition

Talk about an ultra-rare, stunning survivor, feast your eyes on this 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst package. Called the “executive’s muscle car,” this was a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Hurst Performance, and only a scant 485 of these 2-door… more»

Unrestored? 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon

One-year-only designs are super interesting; we should almost do an article on vehicles that were made for only one year before being redesigned. This 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon would be on that list, as by 1958, the company… more»

Factory V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Spyder

While it shared the same underpinnings as the Vega, the Chevrolet Monza featured a different body style, including a coupe, a small wagon, and a sporty hatchback, such as this 1979 Monza Spyder here on Facebook Marketplace.  Though many… more»

1-of-1: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible 351/4-Speed

This 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible demonstrates that outright performance and top-down touring aren’t mutually exclusive. It makes a positive first impression, though a close inspection reveals a few faults that the buyer should address fairly quickly. However, none… more»

Project or Parts? 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

We see classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with sellers brimming with optimism. The car in question may be a lost cause, but the seller believes it is a viable project candidate. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Indy… more»

Garage Find: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne

When Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1958, it also mixed up the nameplates. The Del Ray and Biscayne were the entry-level models (and, beginning in 1959, just the Biscayne). They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier than their “Tri-Five”… more»