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73k-Mile Beauty: 1962 Buick Invicta Sedan

Invicta is one of those Buick names that’s not heard in automobile conversations quite as often as some of the others, and it’s probably because of the car’s somewhat short lifespan.  The Invicta entered the brand’s lineup as a… more»

Winter-Ready: 1986 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon

I wonder at how some car models seem perennially neglected – for instance the Lotus Eclat. Can’t find a good one, let alone a basic driver. Others, like the AMC Eagle, seem to attract owners who care to care… more»

1-of-46? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

It is undeniable that certain paint shades look inherently “right” when applied to particular classics. That is undoubtedly true when the vehicle is a first-generation Mustang, and the color in question is Candy Apple Red. This 1968 ‘Stang takes… more»

Great Starting Point? Cheap 1950 Ford Sedan

One of the most enjoyable avenues in the classic car scene is buying a model that is not highly desirable and driving the wheels off without worrying about devaluing a more expensive model. The 49-51 shoebox Ford is a… more»

1965 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible

It’s on my bucket list to ride in the back seat of a Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible with the top down and the wind blowing through my thinning hair. I really want to experience “the ride of a luxurious… more»

Pretty Solid Project: 1961 Mercury Monterey Convertible

American automotive history is littered with the demoted nameplate. The swanky Bel Air became predominately a fleet model by the late 1960s. The Impala was demoted by the Caprice, the Galaxie 500 by the LTD, and the Mercury Monterey… more»

Rare Low Mileage 1997 Panoz AIV

The 1997 Panoz AIV is a rare and special car. The company produced less than 200 examples during their production years. Due to the scarcity of these cars, it’s not common to hear much about them in the media,… more»

Pink Project: 1973 Plymouth Cuda

In 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was riding high with its best sales numbers in years based on a new platform. Less than five years later, it was gone, a victim of changing market conditions and demand. This 1973 edition… more»

Great Resto Start? 1963 Ford Thunderbird

For years, Ford’s luxury coupe, the Thunderbird, garnered respect merely by mention of its name. By the time this 1963 subject came along, the T-bird was ending its third generation and the evolution from its original two-seater configuration was… more»

Fuel Injected 383: 1969 Dodge Charger

The seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger says it’s already gotten a restoration at some point in the past, but from the looks of things, I’m guessing that was several years and quite a few miles ago.  While this… more»

Stalled Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

The Chevrolet Camaro closed out its first generation in style. Built from 1967 to 1969, the ’69 Camaros were the best-selling trio but had help due to a 15-month production cycle (Gen 2 Camaros were delayed in getting ready)…. more»

A Real 427/435? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Considering that the C2 Corvette of 1963 to 1967 is generally considered to be the most desirable, it’s a little hard to imagine that people were eagerly anticipating its replacement. Once the Mako Shark II concept was unveiled in… more»

T-Tops And A V8: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE

The Magnum was the last car built on the B-body platform. B-bodies are a piece of history and ooze late ’60s cool. The cars were sold as either the luxury-oriented XE or the performance version GT. They came with… more»

V8 “Ute” Project: 1964 Ford Ranchero

After three years as a full-size pickup, the Ford Ranchero was a compact “Ute” (utility vehicle) from 1960 to 1965. During that period, it was based on the successful Falcon, one of many cars that the Falcon would spawn… more»

Real Deal Royal Bobcat: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac surprised itself in 1964 by selling 32,450 GTOs in its first outing (when the expectation was 5,000). Some of the rarest are the Royal Bobcats built by Royal Pontiac, a dealer in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was a… more»

Parked in ’55! 1932 Ford Roadster

This epic find came to light about ten years ago, a 1932 Ford roadster last registered in 1955! Now the former magazine-featured “deuce” can become the next life-sized Matchbox car in your personal hot rod museum. The practically untouched… more»

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