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6-Speed Convertible: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette

Just in time for summer is what appears to be an outstanding value for a drop-top Corvette with the elusive 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1996 Corvette represented the last year of the C4 platform, and to mark it, Chevrolet… more»

Extinct Sport Compact: 1986 Ford Escort GT

The Ford Escort GT and its sibling, the almost-extinct EXP coupe, were two respectable offerings in the burgeoning sport compact car scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. While the Escort was not a powerhouse, the overall package… more»

V8 Swap Potential: 1972 Mercury Comet

Every now and then, a simple, honest project car pops up that feels like a blank canvas, and this 1972 Mercury Comet listed on craigslist out of Jackson, California might fit that description. Priced at $3,995, it’s being presented… more»

Driver Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible

You can’t see under the skin of this wild 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible, but it represents a couple “lasts” for General Motors’ oldest brand: It’s the last Buick with a torque-tube driveline and the last Buick with accelerator-pedal starting…. more»

Restored 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

The Dodge Challenger entered its fourth year in 1973 with few changes. The most noticeable were huge black front bumper guards to adhere to beefed-up federal safety standards. The 340 cubic inch V8 was in its final year at… more»

402 LS3 Power! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS

Chevrolet Chevelle buyers got behind the wheel of an entirely different car than before in 1973, featuring what became known as Colonnade styling outside, plus a revised chassis underneath, and another year of SS availability before the Laguna S-3… more»

Hide-Away Hardtop Project: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

One of the more interesting cars to come out of the 1950s was the Ford retractable hardtop. For 1957-58, it was based on the Fairlane 500, and for 1959 on the new Galaxie 500 nameplate. Using a myriad of… more»

Same Owner 20 Years: 1974 Pontiac LeMans

The 1974 model year was a tough one for most U.S. automakers. Gasoline was no longer 25 cents per gallon, so buyers began to flock to less expensive modes of transportation. The LeMans, Pontiac’s mid-size offering since 1964, saw… more»

34K Miles? 1974 Chevrolet Camaro

I don’t know about you, but I always find the sight of a stock 1970s pony car refreshing. So many of them have been lowered, raked, painted loud colors, striped, supercharged, and otherwise altered that it’s instructive to see… more»

65K-Mile 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue Coupe

Wearing new tires and Wisconsin license plates, this 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it shows some signs of sun damage, or maybe it’s just age. The bumper filler material, both front and rear,… more»

1974 Pontiac Firebird With 9,422 Genuine Miles!

Although it isn’t an ultra-desirable Trans Am, this 1974 Pontiac Firebird is a genuinely special vehicle. Its impressive presentation is unsurprising, given that this Firebird has a genuine 9,422 miles showing on its odometer. If Pontiac still existed, it… more»

Original L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

I’ve always felt that it is worth getting “down on the ground” to photograph a C3 Corvette. That angle accentuates the car’s inherent svelte but aggressive styling, and is the approach the seller has adopted with this 1974 example…. more»

New Engine: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet had a winner on its hands from 1970 to 1972 with the new Monte Carlo, a personal luxury car. It shared the Pontiac Grand Prix’s platform but had styling cues that resembled the mid-size Malibu. The redesign from… more»

Personal Luxury Coupe Project: 1979 Dodge Magnum

The auction for this 1979 Dodge Magnum ends soon, and with an opening bid of just $1,500 and no reserve, it seems like a good opportunity to get into one of the more intriguing Mopar products of the quickly-dying… more»

End of the Line Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

There’s something about the last of anything that makes it feel a little more important, and that’s exactly the angle with this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this one represents the final… more»

7,352 Miles? 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28 began as the Chevy Camaro model slated for SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Trans Am Division competition. After the engine size increased from 302 to 350 cubic inches, the Z28 became a larger part of the… more»