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Fast Past: 1952 Oldsmobile Drag Car

The owner of this 1952 Oldsmobile claims that it was once a drag car and that it even holds the 1974 AHRA Record in X SuperStock. Reader P. Trout sent this in after doing some research, but he was… more»

Heavy Patina: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief

We love the look of patina, as it’s a look that only time can give a car. But there are plenty of cases where patina is nothing more than heavy rust. For this 1956 Pontiac Star Chief, the patina… more»

Barn Inheritance: 1956 Buick Special Riviera

We dream of receiving a phone call notifying us that a long lost relative wants to give us their super rare and valuable classic car, but we have yet to receive that phone car and probably never will. We… more»

Family Rocket: 1973 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

UPDATE 1/23/13 – After bidding topped out around 12k a few times, the seller has decided to re-list the car with no reserve. From 10/25/12 – Looking at this 1971 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, you would think it’s just been… more»

Two Door Wagon: 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Suburban

When most of us think of Suburbans, we think of massive four door SUVs, but this 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Suburban has just two doors and is in amazing condition. Plymouth built an impressive number of these wagons, but very… more»

Rusty 1955 Chevy Nomad

There are some cars that people desire so badly that they are willing to pay top dollar for them even if they are complete basket-cases. Take this 1955 Chevy Nomad for instance. When new, these cars were used to… more»

Honest 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

The other day we had a discussion about sellers misrepresenting cars as “survivors”, so it was refreshing to read the classified copy for this 1965 Barracuda. They state that it is “all original, except repaint”. That is more like… more»

1969 Shelby GT500 Garage Find

Many readers thought the GT350 we featured the other day was too expensive. Many also would have preferred a GT500. Well, here you go… This 1969 Shelby GT500 has been sitting in this garage since the eighties. It only… more»

Masquerading Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

It is getting harder to find unrestored classics in good condition and when you do find one, you had better be careful that it has not been misrepresented. The seller of this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda claims that it all… more»

Fun Driver: 1968 Corvette Convertible

This 1968 Corvette convertible had been sitting since the 80s until the current owner purchased it. They installed a new fuel tank and went through the brakes so it could be driven again. The paint is also original with… more»

1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Garage Find

This 1967 Camaro was just pulled out of a garage in LA. It looks rough, but should make a good project for a Camaro lover. The car does run, but needs some work. Find it here on eBay where… more»

Farm Truck: 1966 Ford F-100

Rarely do classic American trucks survive the rough lives they tend to lead, especially out on the farm. Occasionally one will surface that made it through and it is just a testament to how well they were built. This… more»

Overseas Find: 1932 Plymouth PB Seven Passenger

You never know where you might find a great barn find. It might be in an old barn in Ohio or one in India, you just never know where someone might have stashed their old car. In the case… more»

First Econo Car: 1926 Ford Model T

You wouldn’t expect to find a 1926 Ford Model T on a Government liquidation site, but reader James M. just did. It may not be a barn find, but it does look to be in great condition and you… more»

Spokane Shop Closing

Sometimes the best deals can be found when a person decides to cut back. Reader Mark just sent us a craigslist ad in which the seller mentions that they are downsizing and closing up their shop. There are a… more»

Wood Estate: 1953 Buick Super Eight Wagon

What’s better than a wagon? How about a Super Woodie Wagon? The combination of Buick’s Super Eight and Woodie Wagon created what could be one of the best looking wagons to come out of the early ’50s. This 1953… more»