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Running and Driving Inline Eight: 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Coupe

In 1929, The Hudson Motor Car Company solidly occupied position number three behind Ford and General Motors for the most automobiles produced that year.  In 1930, they launched a luxury car line called the Great Eight.  Improved for 1931… more»

Steve McQueen’s? 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe

Hiding in this garage is an unfinished restoration project that will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst our readers. It is a 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe, a rock-solid classic requiring the finishing touches to return to its former glory. However,… more»

BF Auction: 1953 Packard Clipper Touring Sedan

UPDATE – There was a miscommunication with the seller, they meant to run the auction with a reserve. Our apologies for the mix-up. This 1953 Packard Clipper, titled as a 1954, has been in the same family since new,… more»

Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe

As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day.  Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible.  Now there… more»

Mint Condition: 1992 Ford Mustang LX

Describing any unrestored classic with over thirty years of active service as being in mint condition is bold, but it is the one made by the current owner of this 1992 Ford Mustang LX. However, scrutinizing the supplied photos… more»

40k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

Claims of low odometer readings are nothing new in the classic world. However, when a seller guarantees that reading, it suggests they hold evidence to support that claim. Such is the case with this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. It isn’t… more»

Hi-Po Hauler: 1992 Chevrolet 454 Suburban

Three cheers for the longest-running domestic automobile model, the Chevrolet Suburban! Introduced in 1935 and built continuously (except for ’43, ’44, and ’45) it really came into its own in the early ’70s and it has been off to… more»

17k Miles: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

1976 was a fun time to visit your Lincoln dealership as four appearance package options were first introduced on the Mark IV during the bicentennial year, each named after a well-known fashion designer and featuring a specific exterior and… more»

Celestial Arrow: 1978 Plymouth Arrow GT

Every now and then I see a Mitsubishi on the road and wonder why they never seemed to catch on in the U.S., much the same as when Suzuki offered four-wheeled passenger vehicles here. They both were the basis… more»

Diablo Edition? 1984 GMC Caballero

“If you think a pickup has to look tough to be tough, we’ve got a surprise for you: the quality-built ’84 GMC Caballero. You can see for yourself that it’s no ordinary pickup. Not with that crisp distinctive styling… more»

Low Miles and T-Tops: 1979 Chrysler 300

To the novice Chrysler enthusiast, the return of the 300 in 1979 might not seem like much more than an attempt for the company to glorify its already luxurious Cordoba a step further on the outside.  But those fans… more»

No Reserve Luxury: 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The 1985 Cadillac Eldorado offered plenty of elite luxury and style in pure basic form, but adding the Biarritz package provided even more bling for the truly top-tier buyers, with one of the most noticeable features being the stainless… more»

Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a project that may have already crossed the halfway point. It has a rebuilt 440 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission along with new paint. But the engine has been swapped… more»

Call Me The Breeze! 1964 Mercury Montclair

The first time that I encountered a Mercury “Breezeway”, I thought, “How cool!” Growing up we had a lot of boring cars, nothing as neat as one that had a roll-down rear window (OK, we had a Chevy station… more»

Loads of New Parts! 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible

Beginning in 1962, Chrysler offered two versions of the 300. One was the Letter Series, the other the Sports Series, which differed largely by what lay under the hood. After the Letter Series was retired in 1965, there was… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO is considered by many to be the father of the muscle car sector, and even tired examples command impressive prices. When a tidy one hits the market with No Reserve, the bidding action typically becomes frantic…. more»

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