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Hardtop Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 V8

Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have owned a 19-foot-long car. That many? This 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville is just a hair under 19 feet, but with storage dust on the bumpers, it’s probably… more»

The Royal Knight: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino

When it comes to naming your vehicle and adding a mural or other graphics to tell its story, the van community has long dominated this arena of automotive artistry. However, it appears a challenger has emerged with this 1980… more»

41K Miles: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger

It’s increasingly rare that there’s still anything approaching “good deal” status in the hobby car industry, especially as vehicles from the 1980s continue to rise in value. However, the Shelby Mopar products from the 1980s are still hanging out… more»

One Owner 40k Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Impala

In 1972, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was still a popular way to go. Nearly 600,000 Impalas were built and sold (though not a record), so it was a good year for the nameplate. But only 6,500 or… more»

Vortec Powered: 1939 Chevrolet Patina Pickup

Customs come in all shapes and sizes, and there is typically something out there to suit almost any taste. The seller emphasizes that they don’t view this 1939 Chevrolet ½-ton Pickup as a Rat Rod. However, some readers will… more»

5-Speed Convertible: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

The Chevrolet Cavalier is one of those cars that gets some level of shade thrown at it for being an economy model, but here’s a tough question: do econoboxes demand more of our respect considering how much abuse they… more»

Drive it Anywhere: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

There is still enough warm summer weather left to embark on an extended road trip, but what car should you take? A sensible family sedan or a station wagon might seem the obvious candidates, but classic enthusiasts might find… more»

Real Deal NAPCO: 1957 Chevy 3600 4×4

We take for granted that most every pickup truck sold in the U.S. these days either comes standard with 4WD or has it available as an option. This wasn’t always the case as even stalwarts like GM had to… more»

Stored Since 1952! 1927 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan

Cars that eventually became known as Chryslers began production before Chrysler was founded. These vehicles were the outcome of a collaboration of a talented set of three engineers (anyone know which company the three came from?) and Walter P…. more»

Tri-Power Drop-Top: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The 1966 model year would be the best ever for the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, nearly 97,000 copies were built in ’66 when the GTO was promoted to series status over being an option on the Tempest/LeMans. A… more»

Drivable Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

One reason you still see a lot of “Tri-Five” 1955-57 Chevrolets around is because nearly five million of them were produced. The Bel Air was the top trim level and nearly 42,000 of them built in 1956 were convertibles… more»

Restore or Clean and Enjoy? 1937 Packard 1501 Coupe

You never know what is waiting behind a garage door.  Take for example this 1937 Packard Super Eight 1501 coupe.  Think of the long journey this car has been on for it to end up advertised on Craigslist in… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos of the car and a video of it on the road! Cadillac used a version of the name “town car” for its luxury sedan, the DeVille (French for “of the town”),… more»

Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe

As much as we would like to see every classic car restored to Pebble Beach Concours perfection, only a small percentage get the beautification they deserve.  The largest number eventually end up rotting away, while many are cared for… more»

Real Deal Super Cobra Jet? 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

The Eliminator was a low-production performance and appearance option on the 1969 and 1970 Mercury Cougar. While it could be equipped with the new Bos 302 V8 (approved for SCCA Trans-Am racing), you could dial it up to the… more»

442 Or Regular Old(s) Cutlass?: 1968 Oldsmobile

If an Olds 442 has been in your sight lines, this might be your chance to put paid to that dream. But read and look carefully at this ad for a 1968 model here on ebay. The car could… more»

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