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Our New Project: 1969 Ford Torino GT!

I just drove by a school to see if it would frighten small children. Sure enough. I revved the engine at a stoplight to see if modern muscle cars would cower in fear. Sure enough. You could see the… more»

1976 Mercury Capri: Hotted Up

We’ve featured a few Capris in the past, and the general consensus is they were decent driving cars in their day. Today, these European-market Fords are tough to find in good shape, with many having rusted away years ago…. more»

Parked Since ’81: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1973 Plymouth Road Runner has supposedly been parked in a barn since 1981. The thick layer of dust makes it hard to gauge the amount of rust present so an inspection is a must. The car is located… more»

Rust Free: 1968 Ford Torino GT

This “car port find” Torino GT has an interesting recent history. Sadly, the original rescuer of the car died before getting to the project and the current seller, his best friend, purchased the car. After completing some of the… more»

1988 Buick Electra Wagon: Dying Breed

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for some wagons! To kick things off, have a look at this Buick Electra woody wagon. Being built in ’88 means it was the last of a dying breed. It’s a big… more»

Pony Alternative: AMC Javelin SST 360

Wearing period Keystone Classic wheels on the rear and the original AMC rallye wheels on the front and with faded and dull paint, you might dismiss this SST as just another tired old car. But look a little closer… more»

1974 Checker Marathon: Never a Cab

The Checker Marathon is one of those cars that is both universally loved and recognized for its entrenchment in American life. With predominant use as the go-to cab of choice among New York City’s taxi fleet, the Marathon earned… more»

1966 Rambler Rogue: Sleeper Project

Being one of the smaller American manufactures meant that AMC couldn’t truly compete with the Big 3 head on, at least not by the late ’60s, so they had to come up with new ways of drawing in buyers…. more»

1928 Ford Model A: Town And Country

The Model A was a versatile machine and was just at home on dirt roads as it was on pavement. This Murry bodied A is even called a Town and Country! The seller claims it was parked in a… more»

Jeff In The Junkyard: Amish Country!

Well, the wait is over: today’s installment of Jeff in the Junkyard kicks off a multi-part series of my visit to a junkyard in Pennsylvania’s Amish Country. My brother and I plan a few visits each year where we check out… more»

Memorial Day Special: 1956 Chevrolet 3100

This 1956 Chevrolet 3100 has undergone a cosmetic restoration, but is claimed to be a real military issued truck. It was delivered to the U.S. Government in August of 1956 and was used on a base in California. It was… more»

Mopars Behind The Barn

Reader Gary C recently made a discovery of Mopars. They aren’t in a barn, but parked behind it. The owner plans to one day restore them all, but hopefully they do it before the elements take hold! From Gary… more»

Memorial Day Special: 1968 Jeep M151

First we had the Dodge M37 and now we have this 1968 Jeep M151! The Jeep has been a familiar site on the battlefield for decades now, but this vintage of light utility vehicle would have served during the Vietnam War…. more»

Cadillac Convertible for $4,500!

Have you ever dreamed of owning a Cadillac convertible? Here’s a 1972 Eldorado that looks like it’s in pretty nice shape. The owner’s asking price of $4,500 seems pretty reasonable too. It’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan and listed here on craigslist. It’s… more»

Memorial Day Special: 1952 Dodge M37

For all of us in the United States, today is an important day. Memorial Day is set aside to remember all those brave men and women who have lost their lives while serving in our military. We honor them… more»

1961 Corvair Lakewood Wagon: Would you?

My daughter got married yesterday, and when the bagpiper showed up in a mint Corvair convertible I knew we’d have something to chat about while we were waiting for the ceremony to begin. I thought about that car when… more»