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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Is it just me, or do you see more 1972 Impala Custom Coupes than you do 1972 Impala Sport Coupes (such as this one)? Production numbers are only broken down into six-cylinders, eight-cylinders, and convertibles, so we may never… more»

Patina Pickup: 1950 Chevrolet 3100

I have always found older Pickups cool because they represent an excellent base for a custom build. Such has been the fate of this 1950 Chevrolet 3100. The seller preserved its aged exterior that tells the story of the… more»

400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac released its Firebird for the 1967 model year as its entry into the pony car market. However, it is vehicles like this first-year example that will give classic muscle cars a run for their money. The 400ci V8… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Introduced in 1964, the Chevy Chevelle would quickly become the automaker’s second most popular nameplate. After a restyle in 1968, the Chevelle sold more than 500,000 units in 1969, though that also included the El Camino pickup. The seller’s… more»

Pair of 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28s

Substantial changes came for the Chevrolet Camaro in 1970 when the popular “pony car” received a complete redesign. And, in the process, the SCCA Trans Am-approved Z/28 got a substantial change, too, under the hood. Instead of an exclusive… more»

Not A Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150

As the late vaudevillian/actor Jimmy Durante used to say, “I got a million of ’em.” What’s that you ask? Well, 1957 Chevrolets of course. We could call this website “1957 Chevy Finds”, we’ve reviewed so many over the years… more»

See-Thru Roof Project: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner

Most folks recall the Ford Skyliner as the quirky retractable hardtop they sold between 1957 and 1959. But before that, it was used to describe a 2-door hardtop with a transparent section of the roof in 1954 and 1956…. more»

4-Speed Conversion: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

In 1961, Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport as a pure muscle car option on the full-size Impala. Only a few hundred were built before Chevy had the bright idea to make the car more about style than power. So,… more»

Parts Or Restore? 1971 Dodge Charger SE

This 1971 Dodge Charger SE has been off the road since 1978 and sitting in a yard in upstate New York, with the seller fully aware that this one’s quite rough.  So rough, in fact, that it was originally… more»

Unique Project: 1946 Dodge Brothers Langendorf Bread Delivery Truck

There are plenty of obvious candidates when it comes to choosing a project vehicle. However, this 1946 Dodge Brothers Langendorf Bread Delivery Truck offers something different and unique. Restored to its former glory, it would be an eye-catching vehicle… more»

Rare Color Project: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

The AMC Rebel Machine was a one-year-wonder, built only during the 1970 model year. It was a mid-size muscle car, something of a larger follow-up to the SC/Rambler from the year before (it was based on the compact American)…. more»

1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Hardtop Coupe 455 V8

1973 Oldsmobile literature touted the over two-ton weight of the Delta 88 line, saying that some other cars give you “less heft, less wheelbase, and (we believe) less built-in value.” As most of us know, 1973 was when the… more»

Parked Since ’98: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The term “buried treasure” can mean different things to different people. However, if you are a classic car enthusiast who prefers vehicles wearing a Bow-Tie, this 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 could be particularly appealing. It has languished in this… more»

Rolling Project: 1946 Lincoln H-Series Coupe

When automobile production resumed after World War II, Lincoln brought back its series of cars called Zephyr. That name was dropped in 1946, and the vehicles built through 1948 are generally called the Lincoln H-Series. We think that’s what… more»

Royal Knight Edition: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevy El Camino arrived in 1959 to compete against Ford’s Ranchero (both were station wagon-based pickups). After a break from 1961 through 1963, the El Camino returned as a variant of the new mid-size Chevelle and was in… more»

1 of 911! 1961 DeSoto 2-Door Hardtop

I’ve been attending car shows for fifty years and I’ve yet to see a 1961 DeSoto up close and personal. Have you? Only 3,034 were made (911 2-Door Hardtops, 2,123 4-Door Hardtops) before the Chrysler Corporation pulled the plug… more»

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