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True Barn Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955 as a personal luxury car. But its 2-passenger set-up often got it compared to the Chevy Corvette, which was a sports car. After three years, Ford thought they could sell more T-Birds by… more»

LT-1 Restomod: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While many enthusiasts prefer to see desirable classics like the C2 Corvette original and unmolested, many also embrace the concept of a well-executed Restomod. This 1964 Corvette Convertible fits into the second category, with its updated mechanical components promising… more»

One Year Only: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Wagon

According to Merriam-Webster, a Yeoman is: an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household; a person attending or assisting another; a retainer – yeoman of the guard; a naval petty officer who performs clerical duties. Apparently, Mirriam,… more»

First-Year Beauty! 1967 Ford F250 Crew Cab

Before a full-sized 4×4 pickup was necessary to transport two kids and a soccer ball to after-school practice, crew-cabs were mostly fleet-ordered work trucks. They lived a hard life and most saw random and sometimes-deliberate abuse and damage before… more»

Beautiful Cat: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

I’m not sure that the 1967/8 Mercury Cougar gets the recognition it deserves for being a fantastic-looking car, one that is almost totally distinct from its parent Mustang. From its electric-shaver grille to its slightly tunneled rear window, it… more»

23K-Miles! 1979 Lincoln Mark V

The seller of this 1979 Lincoln Mark V nails it when they say that it’s “gorgeous”, there’s no doubt about that. They also say it’s in “excellent driver-quality condition”, even better. Perfect trailer queens are nice for car shows,… more»

NASCAR Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Homologate isn’t likely one of those words that comes up all that often at most dinner tables, but put a group of NASCAR fans together and they’ll probably all know what you’re talking about.  In a nutshell, a certain… more»

1 of 2 Prototypes: 1989 Shelby CSX/VNT

While most car people remember Carroll Shelby for his association with Ford Motor Co. and the Shelby Mustang,  he had a long-standing relationship with Chrysler, too. One result of that association was the Shelby CSX/VNT which was based on… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Dodge A100 Van

Tackling a full-blown restoration can be daunting, but purchasing a classic where the hard work is complete can be irresistible. Such is the case with this 1965 Dodge A100 Van. It is a striking-looking vehicle that is a turnkey… more»

Patina Pickup: 1954 Chevrolet 3100

There’s a lot to be said for classics that offer contrast, and that is undoubtedly the case with this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. Its aged exterior allows the freshly restored interior to stand out in a crowd and is… more»

One Quick Truck! 1956 Ford F-100

This 1956 Ford F-100 is said to be the last hot rod that the 81-year-old seller is going to build. While it’s not quite finished, many good parts and components have been used. As the seller says, “If you… more»

No Reserve: 1991 Ford Bronco Silver Anniversary Edition

Ford released a Silver Anniversary Edition Bronco in 1991 to celebrate twenty-five years of production. It was an appearance package that brought welcome luxury touches and a comfortable motoring experience. Our feature Bronco is one of those vehicles that… more»

Flame Orange Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Olds Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as an upscale version of the GM division’s mid-size car. The automobile developed quite a following over time and would ultimately become the best-selling vehicle in its field. The second generation was… more»

Original Condition 1976 Ford F-150 Bicentennial Edition

The United States of America’s Semiquincentennial (250-year anniversary) is a mere two years away – are you ready? If not, there are worse ways to celebrate a country’s birthday than buying a 1976 Ford F-150 with the Bicentennial Option… more»

Rarely Seen Muscle: 1970 AMC Rebel SST

American Motors resurrected the Rebel nameplate in 1967 to replace the Classic moniker. It was still AMC’s mid-size offering and would be branded as a Rambler only in ’67. From 1968 to 1970, it would be the AMC Rebel,… more»

Parked In ’61! 1932 Ford Period Hot Rod

Just when you start wondering if a Camry parked in 2002 is a barn find, something like this comes along! Reportedly built for a car magazine in 1953, this 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe was parked during the first year… more»

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